2022 Grand Design RV Solitude 378mbs-r Specs

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This RV's GVWR
16,800 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
2.9
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.8/ 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 2022 Grand Design RV Solitude 378mbs-r

With a spacious design that sleeps up to 7, the 2022 Solitude 378mbs-r is an ideal choice for families seeking a home-like atmosphere while on the road. At 40.2 feet long and featuring four slide-outs, you'll enjoy a roomy interior that accommodates everyone comfortably. With a dry weight of 14,344 lbs, it’s well-suited for those with larger tow vehicles. Enjoy additional conveniences like dual awnings and a fireplace, making it perfect for extended stays. Explore this fifth wheel if you prioritize space and comfort for your family adventures.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) 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 16800 lbs - - -
Dry Weight 14344 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 2686 lbs - - -
Payload Capacity 2456 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 482 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
16800 lbs
Dry Weight
14344 lbs
Hitch Weight
2686 lbs
Payload Capacity
2456 lbs
Details
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
482 in
Details
Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
101 in
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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 55 - - -
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
55
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
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Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional

Tank Capacities

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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
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
1
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 Tire Speed Rating H - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 17.5 - - -
Rear Tire 17.5 Inch H Rated with NitroFill Full Spec - - -
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Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Wheel Diameter
17.5
Rear Tire
17.5 Inch H Rated with NitroFill Full Spec

Heating & Cooling

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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)

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

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Kitchen / Dining

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Kitchen Table Configuration Chairs - - -
Oven Depth 24 / 609.6 in - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Refrigerator Size Full-Size - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 4 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric - - -
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Oven Depth
24 / 609.6 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
4
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric

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 31 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 - - -
Brand Name Rockford - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
31 ft/m
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Number of Awnings
2
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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
Brand Name
Rockford
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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

Entertainment

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

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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 2022 - - -
Make Grand Design - - -
Display Name Solitude 378MBS-R - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 7 - - -
Number of Slideouts 4 - - -
Introduction Year 2021 - - -
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Parent Company
Winnebago Industries
Year
2022
Make
Grand Design
Display Name
Solitude 378MBS-R
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
7
Number of Slideouts
4
Introduction Year
2021

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
5.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.5
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.5
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 2022 Grand Design RV Solitude 378mbs-r, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 16800 lbs. With a dry weight of 14344 lbs and hitch weight of 2686 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 14344 lbs and a GVWR of 16800 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2456 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 482 in., width 101 in., and height 161 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Solitude 378mbs-r includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Solitude 378mbs-r 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 16800 lbs and dry weight of 14344 lbs, the Solitude 378mbs-r 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 7 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.

The Solitude 378mbs-r features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 16800 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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