Alfa See Ya

I bought a 2005 Alfa See Ya 40 FD low mileage, 1 owner motorhome... Older man bought it new and provided me with all his maintenance records, every part he's bought and all service records...

His records show he didn't have any of the discussed problems...

No blistering, no slide problems and the rig has been virtually problem free... Basement air and roof air...

Thanks all of you for commenting. This was my topic. I can't take the risk at my age that I will have the delam problems. Will stick with looking at HR, Monaco, Newmar. Regards

Mike

I'm not saying anything good or bad about Alpha Coaches as I've never owned one. I've read a lot here and on other threads about them so you can too!

A couple of minor things is that their rear lights are too low. I've seen some that have added additional lights above to be seen over the tow vehicle. Another thing that Alpha's don't have are flush fitting cargo doors. The Alpha's that I've seen have rounded edges and very 'compartmentalized' with framing around each door which is not a smooth look.

But, I would prefer a coach manufacturer that is still in business. There are so many other choices of coaches that are 10-12 yrs. old that ARE still in business with factory support/parts (Newmar, Monaco, Beaver, Safari, Holiday Rambler, Thor, Damon, Fleetwood, American Coach, Tiffin, Winnebago, Itasca, Coachman)....... I know some of these are from the same manufacturer but they are still supported even though they don't make that brand name.

Good luck on what ever you decide.

MM.

I refuse to get on the band wagon, all manufactures have issues with coaches:
Join these 2 groups:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alfaseeya/

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/SeeYaDP/

Talk to the owners of Alfa's then you can make an informed decision Vs. listening to rambling of people who have never owned one. Remember it is there opinion. Freightliner XC chassis, all components are standard in other rigs. CAT, Cummings of MB engines.

There's one on San Antonio Craigslist right now. Looks interesting.

I have no first hand experience, but when I was looking for my coach, I talked to many folks and used an RV consultant to help me find the right one. No one had anything good to say about the Alfa coaches. I was told to stay away from them.

bsinmich wrote:
Their history dates back to being founded by John Crean, who was the founder of a little compamy called Fleetwood. He wanted to do one more MH that would have everything as standard and extra height with high HP and easy to drive. As stated the sidewall company had problems and the delamination problems were what drove everyone to the point of bankruptcy. I think Mr. Crean died in the midst of the problems and left his son to take over.

Yes and didn't he name the company "Fleetwood" after the Cadillac.

Their history dates back to being founded by John Crean, who was the founder of a little compamy called Fleetwood. He wanted to do one more MH that would have everything as standard and extra height with high HP and easy to drive. As stated the sidewall company had problems and the delamination problems were what drove everyone to the point of bankruptcy. I think Mr. Crean died in the midst of the problems and left his son to take over.

Probably 6-8 years ago a friend that sold RVs moved to another area (cranked up his MH) as he would not try and sell anyone a Alfa MH. The poor quality, lack of support, and major delam problems were more than he was willing to do.
I agree that if you can find one that does not have delam problems and the AC works well it could be a good deal and serve you well.

Mike, I almost bought one in 2004 and was talked out of it by a shop manager who worked on the lot that was selling it! He pulled me off to the side and showed me the front of the coach. There was very little structural support up front if the coach was to be hit head on. I backed off and did not buy it for that reason. What I really liked about the Alfa (I'm tall) was the head room inside the coach and the Cat Engine. Good Luck, in what ever you choose!