Question about Alpine brand and . . .

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Hello to All,I haven't been around in awhile, but I'm back and I have a question:I'm retiring my venerable 2003 Jazz (yep -- I still have my *first* RV), and I'm looking towards a full-time rig. My requirements are pretty much:1) Has to have room for my dual sport motorcycle2) Must have a dinette or booth3) I'm trying to stay under 42' 4) I want just enough garage for the motorcycle, some tools, etc.5) I'd like stackable W/D hookups and a dryer vent - preferably in the bedroom.So this takes me the question: I am looking at the Alpine 3900RE because it seems to be a near-perfect fit (no RV is perfect, right?).How does Alpine stack up against Grand Design and Heartland for long-term full-time use? I've had my entry-level Jazz for 15 years so I'm sure I'll hold on to my next one for quite awhile too.I am not asking how it would compare to StarCraft, New Horizons, or DRV, just about how it compares to other mass-produced units.Thanks for any insight you can provide.

azdryheat · Answer

Buying a trailer is a crapshoot. Frankly, I don't hold a lot of store for any trailer as they all seem to be rapidly made, with little to no quality control, and kicked out the door. I will say make sure you check everything over extremely closely, no matter what you buy, to make sure it is as it should be.

topjimmy · Answer

Alpine's are nice 5er's and are in the same class as Grand Designs Solitudes, Heartland Bighorns, Jayco Pinnicles,Forest River Cardinals,  and their fellow Keystone brother Montana which I have  been fulltiming in for 7 years now, if there was a Alpine dealer near me I think I would have seriously considered one as me and my wife have been in a few of them at the Rv resorts and really liked them and so did the owners and are rated for fulltime use just like the one's I mentioned

txgearhead · Answer

Since you say you will be full timing in it, I would go for the full body paint option. Much easier to keep nice looking since it will be exposed to the elements daily. I have seen very few on dealers lots though. Probably have to order it.
Otherwise my perception is that it's a top of the line mass production trailer.
Grand Design seems to have much better customer relations vs. Keystone though. But warranty issues and repairs on the road fulltime will be a crapshoot I guess.

ralph_cramden · Answer

Perhaps read the original post HERE

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