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jag70r
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Sep 18, 2014

2001 Alpenlite Augusta 32RL

Hello,
I'm considering a 01 32RL to buy and it will be my permanent home.
Question is it considered an all season coach? Are we talking heated
tanks and such? I can't seem to find anything yet on construction.
I'll be looking at it tomorrow, any suggestions in what to look for?
Thanks,Frank
  • The 2001 to 2005 series were the last of the really good Alpenlites.

    I have a 2007. It is still better than average & served us well for many miles but it is no match for the earlier models.
  • We bought a 2003 32RL last May, and have not regretted it one bit. Our info says we have heated tanks, but we still do the winterization thing (anti-freeze, etc.); obviously, we're still learning the systems. Wish they still made these. So far, I'd recommend you take it, if it meets your needs. Good luck.
  • In 2001 Alpenlite was probably the Cadillac of the RV world. Sadly the company sank into mediocrity by the end due to a lot of circumstances, mostly disinterested family. If it is in good shape and the price was right I would jump on it in a heart beat
  • I am looking at a 2001 alpenlite brochure and it tells it has heated and insulated fresh water and holding tanks. Something I didn't know. On the 2003 brochure it shows it is heated but just tells on the 2001.

    chevman
  • They were generally well thought of, but had a number of design changes over the years and I wish I could remember all the details (we seriously looked at buying one of that period 10+ years ago)
    The key is look at the underside, if there is a barrier under the tanks, sealing the bottom, the tanks are probably heated via the propane furnace. If the tanks are exposed, the answer is no.