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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-16-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 987
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Bobby and Scott amazingcreationsrv.com also have...

Bobby and Scott amazingcreationsrv.com also have a supply of the covers. We just got one from them a few weeks ago.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-01-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,347
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Boy we don't know who you talked to but they...

Boy we don't know who you talked to but they don't have a clue what they are talking about. We had a Winegard HD antenna installed and dish installed the new HD, DVR receiver in our motor home no...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-12-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Cummins El Paso

Needing annual service and looking at having it done on the way to the Heritage rally. Any pro's or con's on the El Paso coach care facility.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-20-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,757
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Basil, What took you so long? We had that...

Basil,
What took you so long? We had that happen a couple of years ago. Basically took three strips of angle iron and screwed it to the top with the insulation underneath it. Then for anything...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-02-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,914
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Basil, We had the same leak last summer. Took...

Basil,
We had the same leak last summer. Took it to Cummins Care in Eugene. They enlarged the drain hole that's under the coach just behind the HH. From there they werre able to change the water...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-05-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,488
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Mike count us in too please. My knees and back...

Mike count us in too please. My knees and back are shot and this would be terrific.
Thanks,
Lyle
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-04-2009, 07:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,147
Posted By Lyle & Cath
We also missed the Oct. posting and would love to...

We also missed the Oct. posting and would love to have the upgrade installed while at DRR.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-28-2009, 08:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,654
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Like I said before, this was the third fix and...

Like I said before, this was the third fix and the first two were the conventional patch and match. This time I wanted it fixed so that it would never show up again. But remember mine was cracked...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-26-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,654
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Mike et al, Joe Elwel's phone #503-551-9799...

Mike et al,
Joe Elwel's phone #503-551-9799 and his email is jwetrw@yahoo.com. If you have any more questions about the bushings or magic beds let me know.

Now about the roof. Our ripples on...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-18-2009, 08:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,654
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Mike-Joe has a repair service in Ore/Wa. He was...

Mike-Joe has a repair service in Ore/Wa. He was at the NoWACA rally in Yakima last year, and had purchased several things at the WRV auction. The phone # I have for him is not current. I have...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-16-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,654
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Mike many coaches use the aluminum cap on the...

Mike many coaches use the aluminum cap on the sides. It comes in a flat roll place it on the top and just bend it over the sides of the coach. I had requested WRV consider this from the gate but...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-16-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,654
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Lera, we have had that repaired on our coach...

Lera, we have had that repaired on our coach twice and are about to have it repaired again. This time we are using an aluminum strip that is made for that purpose. The coach goes in Monday and I...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-11-2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,239
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Wish ours would have been the capacitor. We had...

Wish ours would have been the capacitor. We had our compressor go and had to replace the whole unit. Not a cheap fix, but sure glad to have the air back and running. It was our front AC and the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-31-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,311
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Sounds like a terrific idea Basil

Sounds like a terrific idea Basil
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-30-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,311
Posted By Lyle & Cath
On my 06 Apex none of these suggestions work and...

On my 06 Apex none of these suggestions work and I still have my yellow ABS light on and its been on for over 3 years. I have a friend who said he knew how to fix it and so he went to the spot to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 07-30-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,154
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Yup, as Basil said we are on our first pump and...

Yup, as Basil said we are on our first pump and use it 24/7 and it is always connected to city water. We bought a spare because we were sure ours was going out like most others.....still waiting and...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-19-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,887
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Hey E-Mike congrats on your 1500th post.

Hey E-Mike congrats on your 1500th post.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-19-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,887
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Wow, that sounds exciting! I will try it also. ...

Wow, that sounds exciting! I will try it also. I would love to have that light go away.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-17-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,887
Posted By Lyle & Cath
We have an 06 coach and almost from the day it...

We have an 06 coach and almost from the day it was born our ABS light has been on. We have had it at the factory, Cummins and several major RV service centers and nobody has figured out how to fix...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-08-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,099
Posted By Lyle & Cath
I replaced the check valve with a ball valve and...

I replaced the check valve with a ball valve and prelimenary tests reveal success. I am getting no bleed through or back flow from city water. I will empty the ro water and refill and see if I get...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-03-2009, 08:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,099
Posted By Lyle & Cath
As Dale said, I am going to replace the check...

As Dale said, I am going to replace the check valve with a ball valve. We are in Quincy WA so I had to order the valve. Sould be in Friday and I will let you know next week how it works.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-28-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,563
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Our 06 Apex, 1st off the line, picked up in...

Our 06 Apex, 1st off the line, picked up in November 05 is #75587
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-12-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 50,033
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Filed our complaint today. Also found all models...

Filed our complaint today. Also found all models available when I clicked on Western.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-24-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,129
Posted By Lyle & Cath
I may be the lone ranger here, but I decided for...

I may be the lone ranger here, but I decided for the first time to look at the classified section of this forum. I discovered everything from houses to a 32" Dell HD TV. At $295 you might want to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-09-2008, 03:58 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 50,033
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Dale your videos are far worse than what I saw...

Dale your videos are far worse than what I saw under my coach. I certainly saw movement but nothing like that.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-06-2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 50,033
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Dale et al, It appears that I am reporting the...

Dale et al,
It appears that I am reporting the first field test and low and behold the steering box and frame do appear to move. I had Cathy move the steering wheel many times to insure that I saw...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-04-2008, 04:28 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,217
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Hey folks you need to come visit Phoenix....$2.119

Hey folks you need to come visit Phoenix....$2.119
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-03-2008, 11:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,834
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Well after long talks with HWH we have determined...

Well after long talks with HWH we have determined that the "bushing" is not HWH and they believe that it is a WRV item. I am checking on a supplier and will let you know soon.
Lyle
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-23-2008, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,834
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Thanks guys for the suggestions. Dale did hit it...

Thanks guys for the suggestions. Dale did hit it on the head. I have a request in to confirm the part and then hopefully buy some. I'll keep you posted because I know that there are others out...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-17-2008, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,834
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Need glides for Smart Beds I have one Smart Bed...

Need glides for Smart Beds I have one Smart Bed that is sliding in and out uneven, one side starts before the other. I checked the slide rails to see if they might need some lube, and found that the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 11-17-2008, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,834
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Need glides for Smart Beds I have one Smart Bed...

Need glides for Smart Beds I have one Smart Bed that is sliding in and out uneven, one side starts before the other. I checked the slide rails to see if they might need some lube, and found that the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-01-2008, 05:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,555
Posted By Lyle & Cath
We bought a 4 inch memory foam topper for our bed...

We bought a 4 inch memory foam topper for our bed and absolutely love it. Got it from overstock.com and was delivered to our front door.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-05-2008, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
Posted By Lyle & Cath
OK, I have determined that on the vanity slide we...

OK, I have determined that on the vanity slide we have the lateral arm, thanks for pointing me to HWH. I will be calling them to request the installation/service manual soon. It appears that the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-05-2008, 04:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Thanks for the input. I do hold the switch for 3...

Thanks for the input. I do hold the switch for 3 seconds, learned that from an HWH guy. My problem is that it just does not come out far enough, but stays put where it stops. I think it has always...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-04-2008, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
Posted By Lyle & Cath
The vanity slide on our 06 Apex has never come...

The vanity slide on our 06 Apex has never come all the way out at the bottom but it never leaked so I was reluctant to have somebody "fix" it. Now it has started leaking and I don't have a clue how...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-04-2008, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
Posted By Lyle & Cath
The vanity slide on our 06 Apex has never come...

The vanity slide on our 06 Apex has never come all the way out at the bottom but it never leaked so I was reluctant to have somebody "fix" it. Now it has started leaking and I don't have a clue how...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-26-2008, 05:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,789
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Anyone had any experience with Phoenix ...

Anyone had any experience with Phoenix
American Warranty Company? This is the company
Uhlman is using and offering at a reduced rate to all Alpine owners.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-23-2008, 12:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,756
Posted By Lyle & Cath
I can not claim "origial thought" on the issue of...

I can not claim "origial thought" on the issue of price drop because of potential negative talk on the forum. It came from the Sales Mgr of a very large Alpine dealership. This dealership has...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-22-2008, 06:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,756
Posted By Lyle & Cath
We have the first Apex off the line and yes we...

We have the first Apex off the line and yes we have had problems just like any other mfg has. People need to read other forums or look in shops that are doing repairs and you just might find that...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-07-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,729
Posted By Lyle & Cath
I would never consider trading our Apex in on...

I would never consider trading our Apex in on another coach. We too have gone to Silverleaf and HWH, and a new source are folks that have gone solo that used to work for WRV such as Dave Catron who...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 05-04-2008, 05:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,757
Posted By Lyle & Cath
The plastic guide that the slide sits on is...

The plastic guide that the slide sits on is removable. Slide the slide open and move the white plastic that the slide sits on towards the hinged side of the door. Use a screw driver to pop it out...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-23-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,021
Posted By Lyle & Cath
ACC is also a rip-off. Don't consider it. Do a...

ACC is also a rip-off. Don't consider it. Do a find it search for "extended warranty". Don't think you will find many positive comments.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-16-2008, 03:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,782
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Terry be sure and run the dishwasher through a...

Terry be sure and run the dishwasher through a cycle while at the factory. Ours didn't work and we had to wait until we got back to the factory for a new one.(9 mos) Can hardly wait to see the...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-10-2008, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,749
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Wayne, ours is about 28 from the bottom of the...

Wayne,
ours is about 28 from the bottom of the roof cap to the top of the exterior vent housing. It is about an inch in from the seam of the rear cap.
Lyle
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 12-26-2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,782
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Terry, I am so excited for you guys I can't...

Terry,
I am so excited for you guys I can't wait to see this beauty. What is really exciting is to hear about all the cooperation you are getting from WRV. Goooooo Burk! I am sorry you will miss...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-23-2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 958
Posted By Lyle & Cath
I would never recommend ACC warranty to anyone....

I would never recommend ACC warranty to anyone. We purchased a extended warrany last Jan. in Quartzsite. In June when our radiator failed we were informed we had never sent in a 2 page inspection...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10-08-2007, 04:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,241
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Pamelashare & two sailors Exciting to have 2...

Pamelashare & two sailors

Exciting to have 2 more Oregon coaches. Looking forward to meeting you both. Hope you can make it to our spring NoWACA (northwest region) rally in May. Cathy
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 09-09-2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,856
Posted By Lyle & Cath
Cruzer, we have an Apex with the res fridge and...

Cruzer, we have an Apex with the res fridge and we have an RS2000. We have not had any trouble yet, do you predict that we will given the combo?
Thanks,
Lyle
Lyle & Cath
Apex 1
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-22-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 964
Posted By Lyle & Cath
I replaced the pressure sensor in my black tank...

I replaced the pressure sensor in my black tank in the Apex and found that the sensor was packed full of rough grit like course concrete. I explored on the inside of the tank (what fun) only to find...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-22-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 964
Posted By Lyle & Cath
I replaced the pressure sensor in my black tank...

I replaced the pressure sensor in my black tank in the Apex and found that the sensor was packed full of rough grit like course concrete. I explored on the inside of the tank (what fun) only to find...
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