2014 Alpine 3010RE Opinion Updates (6 months)

[ChuckS]

Took 7 day trip from Idaho to Montana and stayed in West Yellowstone. First time we were in big down pour rain storm and cold temps t run heat pump, fire place, etc..

No water leaks anywhere.. I did use talcum powder before trip and rubbed inside, outside, and weather seals with baby powder..

Slides don't have that sticking sound when opening and I noticed the flap seals all properly opened..

Heat pump was a dream.. Also the fireplace worked perfect in the evenings when watching tv and we just wanted to take chill off..

Fridge - I've learned to make certain the fridge is running on LP before I close sides for a trip.. You can't open doors to reset if it doesn't auto switch to LP.. It also worked great on AC.

Hot water heater was super just using the AC heater.

Tires are still stock tow masters.. Have about 3000 miles.. Use a TST system to monitor temps and pressures.. Run at 80 psi and tow speed 60 mph.. So far I see no reasons for concern.. I stop about every 100 miles or so for a break and check them visually as well..

Some cosmetic issues , trim in living room ceiling is only issue so far.. Fixed myself with a few finishing nails..

Outside motion lite works fine for me.. LED steps lights are nice at night.

It's a house on wheels and just like a regular house will require attention from time to time..

Oh, I did relube slides with graphite spray lube when we got there and lube the hydraulic levels with silicone spray and wipe down to remove grime, etc..

How do we like our unit so far... love it


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[kellydog98]

:D Great post. Sounds like your off and running, or should I say pulling!"bouncey:

[ChuckS]

Post was basically a different flare from lots of the negative ones I read.. I spent 7 days in an RV site in the west yellowstone area and talked with at least 100 different folks that had just about every brand, make, model of fifth wheel and all had good and bad to say about each..

I think the keystone brand is as good as any and all of them require some TLC from time to time.. That's not to say somebody might get one that has more than its share of issues but from what I see so far think the Alpine is well made..

Tires .. I am going to run these the rest of the season and make a decision next spring on whether too replace and with what.. I think some problems with these tires is under inflation and driving too darn fast. 60 mph with this much weight is fast enough, safe, and you get to enjoy the trip..


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[grayghost03]

Nice to hear a good review, we have had no problems with our new 2015. As far as tires go, I put almost 10,000 miles on our HC before I had one separate(didn't blow, just got a large sidewall bubble) but the 2012 HC was considerably lighter then your Alpine. Just saying.