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Considering a Grand Design Solitude? Compare the Luxury Leaders.

If you are researching the Grand Design Solitude, you are looking for a true "extended stay" fifth wheel—a coach designed for full-time living with a wide-body chassis and residential finishes. Grand Design has built a strong reputation for customer service, but when you look at the engineering specs, the brands that invented the luxury fifth wheel category often offer superior construction and warranty coverage for a similar investment.

At Leisure Days RV Group, we stock the direct benchmarks that the Solitude is measured against: the Keystone Montana, the Jayco North Point (and its big brother, the Pinnacle), and the Forest River Cedar Creek. These manufacturers have been refining the art of the luxury fifth wheel for decades. Before you commit, use the comparison guide below to see why proven durability often beats the newest marketing hype.

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  1. Stock #LD194A
    Kitchener, ON
    UNIT IS BEING SOLD AS-IS DUE TO ITS AGE
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    Stock #LD194A
    Kitchener, ON
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    • 27ft long
    • 6,409 lbs
    • Sleeps 8
    • 1 slides
    • Bunkhouse
    • Front Bedroom
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    • Our Price: $6,997
    • List Price: $13,999
    • Discount: $7,002
    Payments From: $132 /mo.
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  2. Stock #LD180A
    Kitchener, ON
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    Stock #LD180A
    Kitchener, ON
    • 29ft long
    • 6,801 lbs
    • Sleeps 9
    • 1 slides
    • Bunkhouse
    • Outdoor Kitchen
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    • Our Price: $17,997
    • List Price: $26,999
    • Discount: $9,002
    Payments From: $340 /mo.
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  3. Stock #SF14883AA
    Smiths Falls, ON
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    Stock #SF14883AA
    Smiths Falls, ON
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    • 31ft long
    • 7,620 lbs
    • Sleeps 5
    • 2 slides
    • Rear Living Area
    • Front Bedroom
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    • Our Price: $24,900
    Payments From: $470 /mo.
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  4. Stock #MC0053A
    Moncton, NB
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    Stock #MC0053A
    Moncton, NB
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    • 30ft long
    • 8,307 lbs
    • Sleeps 2
    • 3 slides
    • Rear Living Area
    • Kitchen Island
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    • Our Price: $37,900
    • List Price: $49,900
    • Discount: $12,000
    Payments From: $715 /mo.
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  5. Stock #SF14842
    Smiths Falls, ON
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    Stock #SF14842
    Smiths Falls, ON
    • 29ft long
    • 8,055 lbs
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 slides
    • Front Bedroom
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    • Sale Price: $59,900
    • MSRP: $94,564
    • Save: $34,664
    Payments From: $1,130 /mo.
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  6. Stock #MN10348A
    Moncton, NB
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    Stock #MN10348A
    Moncton, NB
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    • 26ft long
    • 6,750 lbs
    • Sleeps 5
    • 1 slides
    • Rear Kitchen
    • Front Bedroom
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    • Our Price: $59,900
    • List Price: $65,900
    • Discount: $6,000
    Payments From: $1,130 /mo.
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  7. Stock #Q835A
    Kitchener, ON
    Middle bunkhouse with loft. 2x awnings. Huge main living area!!!
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    Stock #Q835A
    Kitchener, ON
    Middle bunkhouse with loft. 2x awnings. Huge main living area!!!
    • 43ft long
    • 11,509 lbs
    • Sleeps 8
    • 4 slides
    • Bunkhouse
    • Rear Living Area
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    • Our Price: $61,999
    • List Price: $73,999
    • Discount: $12,000
    Payments From: $1,170 /mo.
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  8. Stock #K26033
    Kitchener, ON
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    Stock #K26033
    Kitchener, ON
    • 29ft long
    • 8,000 lbs
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 slides
    • Front Bedroom
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    • Sale Price: $65,990
    • MSRP: $96,999
    • Save: $31,009
    Payments From: $1,245 /mo.
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  9. Stock #K26032
    Kitchener, ON
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    Stock #K26032
    Kitchener, ON
    • 33ft long
    • 8,525 lbs
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 slides
    • Outdoor Kitchen
    • Rear Kitchen
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    • Sale Price: $74,999
    • MSRP: $86,999
    • Save: $12,000
    Payments From: $1,415 /mo.
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  10. Stock #K26031
    Kitchener, ON
    Theater Seating - Beautiful Couples Unit!!!
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    Stock #K26031
    Kitchener, ON
    Theater Seating - Beautiful Couples Unit!!!
    • 34ft long
    • 9,725 lbs
    • Sleeps 4
    • 3 slides
    • Rear Living Area
    • Kitchen Island
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    • Sale Price: $84,990
    • MSRP: $104,999
    • Save: $20,009
    Payments From: $1,604 /mo.
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The Comparison Guide: Solitude vs. The Icons

The Grand Design Solitude is a top-tier coach, but the Keystone Montana and Jayco North Point offer tangible advantages in protection and build methodology. Here is the breakdown.

1. The Warranty Battle

  • Grand Design Model: Solitude

  • The Leisure Days Alternative: Jayco North Point / Pinnacle

  • The Comparison:

    • 2-Year vs. 1-Year: Grand Design offers a standard 1-Year Base Warranty. Jayco backs the North Point with their industry-leading 2-Year Limited Base Warranty—covering your residential appliances, slide motors, and craftsmanship for twice as long—plus a 3-Year Structural Warranty.

    • The Roof: Jayco uses the Magnum Truss Roof System. In testing, this roof design withstood 4,500 lbs of weight. If you are a Canadian full-timer dealing with heavy snow loads, this structural superiority offers peace of mind that lighter roofs cannot match.

2. The Construction Battle

  • Grand Design Model: Solitude

  • The Leisure Days Alternative: Forest River Cedar Creek

  • The Comparison:

    • Hung Wall vs. Laminated: Grand Design uses laminated sidewalls (foam sandwiched between fiberglass and luan). Cedar Creek uses a "Hung Wall" design. This is like a residential house: aluminum studs with fiberglass insulation glued in place.

    • Why it Matters: Hung walls allow for thicker insulation panels and, crucially, they cannot "delaminate" (bubble) in the heat like glued laminate walls can over time. It is a more expensive way to build, but it lasts longer.

3. The Technology Battle

  • Grand Design Model: Solitude

  • The Leisure Days Alternative: Keystone Montana

  • The Comparison:

    • The King: The Keystone Montana has been the #1 selling luxury fifth wheel in North America for over 20 consecutive years. You are buying a platform with two decades of continuous refinement.

    • SolarFlex: While Solitude offers solar prep, Keystone's SolarFlex is a fully engineered factory system. It allows you to run lights, slides, and even air conditioners (on select packages) off-grid, backed by a single factory warranty that covers the panels, wiring, and inverters.

The "Wide Body" Reality

Grand Design markets the Solitude as a "Wide Body" (101 inches).

  • The Alternative: The Jayco North Point and Keystone Montana also feature wide-body construction on their luxury lines. You get the same massive living room feel, deep flush-floor slides, and king-size bed options without sacrificing the warranty coverage.

Ready to Live Luxury?

  • Walk the Montana: Step inside a Keystone Montana. Notice the "Blade Pure" airflow system that keeps the coach whisper-quiet and cool.

  • Test the Structure: Ask our team about the Jayco Magnum Truss roof. We can show you the engineering data that proves it is the strongest roof in the industry.

  • Filter for Best-in-Class: Use the filters above to compare "Keystone Montana" and "Jayco North Point" against the Solitude to see why the classics remain the top choice for full-timers.

Leisure Days RV is not responsible for any misprints, typos, or errors found in our website pages. Any price listed excludes sales tax, registration tags, and delivery fees. Manufacturer pictures, specifications, and features may be used in place of actual units on our lot. Please contact us @519-622-7197 for availability as our inventory changes rapidly. All calculated payments are an estimate only and do not constitute a commitment that financing or a specific interest rate or term is available.