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03-17-2018, 04:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland
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Alpine has been ordered
Hello everyone! After months of shopping we finally pulled the trigger a couple of weeks ago and ordered an Alpine 3700fl. The DW and I are very excited.
We are trading in our Forest River Wildcat 313re that we have had for 7 years. The Wildcat was our first camper and we having been enjoying it so much we decided to upgrade. We typically camp around 50 to 60 nights a year. Would do more but we are both still part of the working class.
In the past I have participated in the rvnet forum and Forest River forum. Thought I'd sign up now and try to learn for everyone else's experiences and not be a stranger when I start to ask for help. Thanks in advance.
Dennis
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03-17-2018, 05:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Woodbridge New Jersey
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Congratulations on the new camper and welcome to the forum from New Jersey!Happy St Patrick's day
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03-17-2018, 05:04 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Welcome to the forum
Congrats on your new purchase, lots of good information and loads of great people here. Post pics when you get it!
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Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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03-17-2018, 05:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Solomons
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Welcome to the forum from Southern MD. I have an Alpine 3650RL in order. It should deliver in mid-April. Congrats on your new rig.
2016 Passport GT 2810BHS, 2016 F350 CC DRW
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2019 Alpine 3651RL
2016 F350 CC DRW
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03-18-2018, 04:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Oswego
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Welcome to thee forum from upstate NY.
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03-18-2018, 05:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Verona, KY
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Welcome. Glad to see so many Alpines being purchased.
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New: 2021 Solitude 380FL
Old: 2016 Alpine 3600RS
Tow: 2017 F-350 DRW diesel
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03-18-2018, 07:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Mountain Home, Idaho
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Congrats on a soon to be new Alpine. I like the line very much. Own a 2014.. it’s been a very good unit with very minimal problems.
Some suggestions on delivery PDI ....
... insist on going up on roof and inspect. Pay close attention to front edge of roof membrane where it is secured under front cap strap. If you see ANY voids in the self leveling sealant insist on it being fixed right then and there.
.. look at suspension and make sure you see evidence of fresh grease at all zerk fittings front and rear and in middle at load equalizers. Make them grease if any questions.
We’ve found the hydraulic six point LG and slides to be great.
Oh... also look in battery compartment and if you don’t have two batteries tell them you want two... no if’s
Enjoy.
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2014 Alpine 3010 RE. 34 foot fifth wheel
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03-18-2018, 12:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 326
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Welcome, we love our 2017 3401RS
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2017 Alpine 3401RS,Titan Disc brakes,Morryde SRE 4000, 2016 Ram 3500HD Laramie SRW,LWB,4X4, Aisin transmission
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03-18-2018, 01:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Howell
Posts: 581
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Welcome to the forum from Fowlerville Michigan!
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2017 F350 SRW Gasser
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03-18-2018, 02:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Oregon
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Hey hey hey....another Alpine to the mix! We are still loving our 2012. We have been dragging it around the United States to the tune of around 80,000 miles. Welcome aboard!
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2019 Ram Big Horn 3500 Aisin 4x4
2012 Alpine 3450-RL
Double Coin 235/75R-17.5/16 J rated 125lb
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03-18-2018, 04:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Lafayette
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Congrats on your soon to have RV and welcome to the forum from NW IN.
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03-18-2018, 04:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland
Posts: 113
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckS
Congrats on a soon to be new Alpine. I like the line very much. Own a 2014.. it’s been a very good unit with very minimal problems.
Some suggestions on delivery PDI ....
... insist on going up on roof and inspect. Pay close attention to front edge of roof membrane where it is secured under front cap strap. If you see ANY voids in the self leveling sealant insist on it being fixed right then and there.
.. look at suspension and make sure you see evidence of fresh grease at all zerk fittings front and rear and in middle at load equalizers. Make them grease if any questions.
We’ve found the hydraulic six point LG and slides to be great.
Oh... also look in battery compartment and if you don’t have two batteries tell them you want two... no if’s
Enjoy. 8
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Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to the 6 point level up system.
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03-18-2018, 04:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tbos
Welcome to the forum from Southern MD. I have an Alpine 3650RL in order. It should deliver in mid-April. Congrats on your new rig.
2016 Passport GT 2810BHS, 2016 F350 CC DRW
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Hello Tbos, was wondering did you purchase from Leo's?
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03-18-2018, 04:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Gardner
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Chuck, are the batteries dealer install or factory?
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03-18-2018, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Solomons
Posts: 3,874
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hey Louie
Hello Tbos, was wondering did you purchase from Leo's?
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This time we didn’t. We went with General RV in Ashland VA. I did buy my current TT from Leo’s.
2016 Passport GT 2810BHS, 2016 F350 CC DRW
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2019 Alpine 3651RL
2016 F350 CC DRW
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03-18-2018, 05:59 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Calgary
Posts: 27
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Glad to see another new alpine owner. Congratulations
We are also new owners have not taken ours to the lake yet
2017 alpine 3500 rl
2015 f-350
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03-18-2018, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Midlands of South Carolina
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Welcome from the Midlands of South Carolina!
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Wilson III: 2015 Ram Tradesman 2500 6.4l CC 4x4 SB
the gypsy, Belle III: 2018 Sprinter Limited 3531 FWDEN
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03-19-2018, 02:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Schulenburg
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Welcome to the forum from SE Texas! Congrats!
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2017 Hideout 308BHDS
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03-19-2018, 08:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Picacho, Az
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldMasterTech
Chuck, are the batteries dealer install or factory?
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They are dealer installed. Don't just take their word for 2 good quality batteries being in the boxes, look for yourself, some dealers were adamant that they put them in when in fact all that was there was the cheapo delivery battery.
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Sold '13 Redwood FB
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