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Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 03-28-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 41,118
Posted By capnttom
I'm in Texas, so the A/C units will be tested in...

I'm in Texas, so the A/C units will be tested in the summertime! Will let you know how it goes. :)


Tom & Cathy
2017 Alpine 3401RS
2016 Ram 2500 CTD w/airbags
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 03-28-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 41,118
Posted By capnttom
Hey Brad - sorry I missed this. Jury is still...

Hey Brad - sorry I missed this. Jury is still out. I've only had her out on a quick 1 night shakedown cruise so far. It wasn't cold enough for the HP. The A/C seems ok, but hasn't had the true test....
Forum: Towing 03-28-2017, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,507
Posted By capnttom
Here's how I do it ...

Here's how I do it

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Tom & Cathy
2017 Alpine 3401RS
2016 Ram 2500 CTD w/airbags
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-27-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,559
Posted By capnttom
Ditto Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Ditto


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Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-26-2017, 05:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,224
Posted By capnttom
We ended up buying a 650 thread count California...

We ended up buying a 650 thread count California king set on sale at Bed Bath & Beyond for $70. DW is happy. They don't fit snug, but once the bedspread is on, you don't notice anything. Paying $200+...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 03-26-2017, 05:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,122
Posted By capnttom
X2! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

X2!


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Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-26-2017, 05:38 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,792
Posted By capnttom
@sourdough, I have the Megacab short bed. You may...

@sourdough, I have the Megacab short bed. You may want to consider the DW factor. She may not like the extra length when it comes to maneuvering & parking. We had an ecodiesel, which my DW loved as...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-26-2017, 05:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,559
Posted By capnttom
My Cummins pulls the Alpine 3401 like a beast, no...

My Cummins pulls the Alpine 3401 like a beast, no doubt. But what pleases me most is the performance of the 68RFE and exhaust break combo. When in tow/haul mode the transmission downshifts smoothly...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-12-2017, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,224
Posted By capnttom
DW is looking as well. She mentioned that she...

DW is looking as well. She mentioned that she found several providers via Google. 70x80 is a nonstandard size for sure. She has pulled the trigger yet. She mentioned that the cost >$200 for quality...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-09-2017, 04:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,239
Posted By capnttom
Many moons ago when I was a young Electrical...

Many moons ago when I was a young Electrical Engineer, I designed control panels for various outdoor locations. Many of my designs were for Florida locations. To us design engineers Florida was known...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-06-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,834
Posted By capnttom
I have Firestones in my truck and they work...

I have Firestones in my truck and they work great. https://riderite.com


Tom & Cathy
2017 Alpine 3401RS
2016 Ram 2500 CTD w/airbags
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-06-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,256
Posted By capnttom
I have a 2016 Ram 2500 w/CTD. The built in brake...

I have a 2016 Ram 2500 w/CTD. The built in brake controller works great. You just have to set it up correctly.

I set mine up on a gravel road. Before you take off set your controller for about...
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 02-26-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 41,118
Posted By capnttom
Sorry don't know yet, as we just picked it up a...

Sorry don't know yet, as we just picked it up a couple of days ago.


Tom & Cathy
2017 Alpine 3401RS
2016 Ram 2500 CTD w/airbags
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 02-26-2017, 01:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 41,118
Posted By capnttom
We bought ours at the Katy location. Haven't...

We bought ours at the Katy location. Haven't tried the service org yet. If push comes to shove, I may have to make a trip to the factory in Indiana. Time will tell.

I had such a terrible...
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 02-26-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 41,118
Posted By capnttom
LOL! Holiday World of Houston. Tom &...

LOL! Holiday World of Houston.


Tom & Cathy
2017 Alpine 3401RS
2016 Ram 2500 CTD w/airbags
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 02-26-2017, 05:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 41,118
Posted By capnttom
Before we paid, we inspected everything to make...

Before we paid, we inspected everything to make sure there were no defects. For example, all systems (hvac, cooking, plumbing, fridge, etc). I brought a 15 page checklist to use as a reference, but...
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 02-25-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 41,118
Posted By capnttom
We picked our Alpine 3401 up yesterday and the...

We picked our Alpine 3401 up yesterday and the pre-delivery inspection was close to perfect. Only 1 very minor issue. Compared to a previous experience on a class b motor home, the Alpine's readiness...
Forum: New Member Check in! 02-22-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,530
Posted By capnttom
I bought the same model at the Houston show!...

I bought the same model at the Houston show! Congrats!


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Forum: New Member Check in! 02-20-2017, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,124
Posted By capnttom
Our New Alpine 3401RL

Hello everybody,

We just purchased a new 3401RL. We have spend the last 3 years in a Class B (Roadtrek) and simply grew out of it. Looking forward to the new palace - compared to the Class B. Also...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-20-2017, 05:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 17,966
Posted By capnttom
I wanted to thank everybody for your opinions....

I wanted to thank everybody for your opinions. I've decided to purchase an Alpine 3400 RS and will take delivery on Thursday.

Thanks again,
Tom & Cathy
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-15-2017, 09:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 17,966
Posted By capnttom
Thanks Chip. DW likes the toy haulers and thinks...

Thanks Chip. DW likes the toy haulers and thinks our dogs would like it too. Do you have the patio? Have you compared the Impact with the Carbon? We don't haul toys, so gas tanks and related stuff...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-14-2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 17,966
Posted By capnttom
Thanks Tom. I've been looking at Airstreams for 2...

Thanks Tom. I've been looking at Airstreams for 2 years, so I'm well versed in that religion. :) But I think there is better value out there somewhere. I'll get there.... :cool:

Tom & Cathy
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-14-2017, 06:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 17,966
Posted By capnttom
Thanks for the words of encouragement guys. One...

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys. One of my key goals is quality, whether a 5r or bumper pull. As I mentioned in my original post, I'm coming from a 23' MH, so anything I buy will be a...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-14-2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 17,966
Posted By capnttom
Thanks again for your time and advice @sourdough!...

Thanks again for your time and advice @sourdough! We are going to the Houston RV show this week and will focus on bumper pulls. In the meantime, the quest continues.... :)

Tom & Cathy
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-14-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 17,966
Posted By capnttom
Fair enough @sourdough, I will move on. This is...

Fair enough @sourdough, I will move on. This is the kind of information I'm looking for; objective, rationale, real world. Thank you for your patience and input.

As I mentioned, I'm not married to...
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