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desertratt1
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Nov 20, 2014

1994 Alpha Gold anyone owned one? had experience with one?

Hi,
A friend at church has a 1994 Alpha Gold two slides he bought 18 years ago. Has double frig ice maker corian counter tops 4 awnings etc. We are new to this was wondering what anyone thought of these trailers?
any where i can get info on them pictures layout etc. its model 32rl.i guess this trailer sold new for around 60k said he would let us have it for 3500.00.

Thank you!

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  • As I remember, Alfa was wood framed. They slapped sruff together with litrle regard to quality. From past experiences, and meaning no disrespect, engineer types have a lot of book learning, but little practical knowledge or real common sense.
    If you want it, and there are ZERO signs of leaks, go for it. Just be prepared to double or triple your investment fixing stuff to make it road worthy.
  • Hi,
    Thanks for the reply. This gentlemen is a perfectionist and takes excellent care of everything he owns. he is engineer so though i have not looked at it i no how he is so doubt any issues with leaks. Why did alpha have a non stellar reputation? are they aluminum framed construction? Having hard time finding any info.

    Thanks
    Rick
  • Alfa did not have a stellar reputation, but at that age that is probably unimportant. What is important is condition and any signs of water damage or leaks. My guess at that price there is going to be water damage. If so, it is likely not worth even that price. Cost of repairs can mount really fast, even for a really handy person. Not to mention the chances of serious mold issues making it unlivable.