Rent the 2021 Grand Design Solitude MTN 2393 in Manchester, TN

A long weekend at Tims Ford State Park calls for a base camp that earns its keep, and the 2021 Grand Design Solitude delivers exactly that. This 40-foot fifth-wheel carries genuine residential weight — a full-profile kitchen, separated sleeping areas, and enough interior volume to keep seven people comfortable after a full day on the water or the trails at Short Springs State Natural Area. For someone stepping into RV travel for the first time, that interior scale might sound intimidating, but the fifth-wheel hitch design is actually one of the most manageable configurations available: the pin-box connection sits over the rear axle of a pickup rather than behind it, which shortens the effective turning radius and reduces the swaying that unsettles new drivers on winding Tennessee back roads.

Setup at camp is equally straightforward. Grand Design built the Solitude with an intuitive slide and leveling system, so your first night isn’t spent troubleshooting before dark. Families coming from Murfreesboro, Shelbyville, or Winchester will find this rig rewards the drive. Day trips to Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park or Rock Island State Park fit naturally into the schedule, and the unit’s generous storage means gear for multiple activities — kayaks, fishing tackle, hiking kits — doesn’t crowd the living space.