2018 Grand Design RV Solitude 377mbs Specs

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This RV's GVWR
16,000 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
Under capacity Safe zone Max rating

Mint Score

Overall Score
2.9
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.9/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.0/ 5
Comfort & Features
3.2/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.2/ 5

About the 2018 Grand Design RV Solitude 377mbs

With its spacious layout and ability to sleep 8, the 2018 Solitude 377MBS is designed for families or groups who prioritize comfort while traveling. At 40.8 feet long with four slides, you’ll enjoy an expansive living area alongside features like a fireplace and a well-equipped kitchen. Weighing in at 13,200 lbs dry, this fifth wheel is manageable for larger trucks, making setup a breeze. If you’re looking for a home-like atmosphere on the road, this model is worth exploring further.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Living Area Water Heater Bypass

Consider This

Heavy Rig - Requires 3/4-Ton+ Long Rig - Limited Campsite Options High Hitch Weight (1,200+ lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
GVWR 16000 lbs - - -
Dry Weight 13200 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 2750 lbs - - -
Length 490 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 101 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 161 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
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GVWR
16000 lbs
Dry Weight
13200 lbs
Hitch Weight
2750 lbs
Length
490 in
Details
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
101 in
Details
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
161 in
Details
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5

Electrical & Solar

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Battery Converter Amps 75 - - -
Shore Power 30 Amps - - -
Battery Type 12V Lead-Acid Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 RV Batteries Top 5
Solar Pre-Wired Optional - - -
Inverter Optional - - -
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Battery Converter Amps
75
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
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Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional

Tank Capacities

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks 2 - - -
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 93 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 100 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 50 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 60 lbs 30Lb Propane Tank Propane Tank Capacity -
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
2
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
93 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
100 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
50 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Rear Wheel Diameter 16 - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire 16-Inch G-Rated Full Spec - - -
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Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
16-Inch G-Rated Full Spec

Heating & Cooling

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Air Conditioning Type Automatic Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner Shop All RV AC -
Water Heater Tank Capacity 12 g RV Tank Water Heater RV Water Heaters -
Heater Type Automatic - - -
Water Heater Pump Power Mode Electrical / Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
12 g
Details
Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
Living Area Location Rear - - -
Number Of Full Size Beds 1 - - -
Number Of Sofas 2 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Number Of Recliner / Rockers 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
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Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Living Area Location
Rear
Number Of Full Size Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
2
Details
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Reclining Sofa
No
Details
Recommended
RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Bathrooms
1

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Kitchen / Dining

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Oven Depth 22 / 558.8 in - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Refrigerator Size Full-Size - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Carpet / Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Chairs - - -
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Oven Depth
22 / 558.8 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs

Bathroom

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Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Toilet Type Porcelain RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
Bathroom Location Center - - -
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Center

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Awning Length 30.3 ft/m - All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 2 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Power / Rear Power - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
30.3 ft/m
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Number of Awnings
2
Details
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Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
Screened Room No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring Yes - - -
Heated No - - -
Surround Sound Yes - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
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Sliding Glass Door
No
Bunkhouse
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
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Overhead Fan
4.2
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Screened Room
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Heated
No
Surround Sound
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes

Entertainment

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number Of Discs 1 - - -
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Televisions 2 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
2
Details
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 1 - - -
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Number Of Radios
1

Interior

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Material Vinyl - - -
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Material
Vinyl

Quick Overview

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Parent Company Winnebago Industries - - -
Year 2018 - - -
Make Grand Design - - -
Display Name Solitude 377MBS - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 8 - - -
Number of Slideouts 4 - - -
Introduction Year 2016 - - -
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Parent Company
Winnebago Industries
Year
2018
Make
Grand Design
Display Name
Solitude 377MBS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
8
Number of Slideouts
4
Introduction Year
2016

How We Scored This RV

Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this fifth wheel.

Tow-Ready Score
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.8
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.8
Living Space & Layout
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.0
Final Living Space & Layout 6.0
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.3
Final Comfort & Features 6.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 6.3
About Our Rating Methodology

MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

To safely tow the 2018 Grand Design RV Solitude 377mbs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 16000 lbs. With a dry weight of 13200 lbs and hitch weight of 2750 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 13200 lbs and a GVWR of 16000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 490 in., width 101 in., and height 161 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Solitude 377mbs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Solitude 377mbs owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.

With a GVWR of 16000 lbs and dry weight of 13200 lbs, the Solitude 377mbs is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.

This floorplan sleeps up to 8 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.

The Solitude 377mbs features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 16000 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!

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