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03-24-2023, 02:53 PM
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2004 Western RV Alpine Avalanche
Is the Avalanche a special option, in addition to the normal Alpine equipment? Does it have the side cooling as the Alpines have?
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03-24-2023, 03:41 PM
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The Avalanche was the entry level Alpine coach.
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Ex: 2003 Alpine 38FDDS. Ex: 1997 Safari Sahara. Ex: 1993 Foretravel U240
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03-25-2023, 07:04 AM
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It was a little over a 1-year attempt at building a lower-cost coach to attract more buyers. While the coaches are OK, the short model run and obvious cost-cutting measures make it a less desirable coach in the aftermarket..... I LOVE Alpines but I wouldn't buy one 
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2001 Alpine 36FDDS (74291)-3900W Solar, 13,440Wh (525Ah @24V) LiFePO4
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03-25-2023, 11:02 AM
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And rear cooling, IIRC.
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03-25-2023, 04:10 PM
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We owned an Avalanche and it was one of the last ones bought back by Western RV as a lemon. The first time out in the rain the roof leaked, later found out that they forgot to properly attach it. That was the start of numerous problems that were never completely resolved! The only thing I can say good is it drove like our current Apex. My understanding is that all but a few Avalanches were bought back as lemons.
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03-27-2023, 11:51 AM
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Rear Radiator, rubber roof iirc instead of fiberglass, air brakes & air leveling
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03-27-2023, 04:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EngineerMike
Rear Radiator, rubber roof iirc instead of fiberglass, air brakes & air leveling
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The one we owned did indeed have air brakes, rear radiator, power gear electric slides and jacks but had a fiberglass roof albeit never sealed to the walls!
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03-28-2023, 09:42 AM
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After learning what an Avalanche was I passed on it. Looking at an 04 40FDTS Alpine now with 53k miles. Looks good and the price seems fair. Needs new tires and a service but otherwise has what we're looking for.
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1995 F150 Super Cab 4WD 5.8 auto w/4.10's, 12k winch and 10.50x33/15 BFG
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03-28-2023, 11:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JointVenture
After learning what an Avalanche was I passed on it. Looking at an 04 40FDTS Alpine now with 53k miles. Looks good and the price seems fair. Needs new tires and a service but otherwise has what we're looking for.
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Better choice!
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'04 Alpine Coach 36' MDDS
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04-04-2023, 02:39 PM
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I make it a practice to never buy a vehicle that is named after a natural disaster !
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04-04-2023, 04:33 PM
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2001 Alpine 36FDDS (74291)-3900W Solar, 13,440Wh (525Ah @24V) LiFePO4
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