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02-18-2023, 09:17 AM #1
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Alliance paradigm
I know this is a Grand Design forum and most people on here are faithful to Grand Design but what are your opinions on Alliance Paradigm ?
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02-18-2023, 09:31 AM #2
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Look pretty.
I saw their prototypes before they started their production and they are pretty standard builds.
I would recommend reading some of their owner forums, as I have heard that their service/warranty is pretty lacking.
After having experience with their warranty process when the Brady's owned Heartland, I can understand the frustration. I will never have another Heartland product on my lot....ever.Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
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02-18-2023, 10:59 AM #3
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We almost bought an Alliance Paradigm but the dealer would not come down in price to match a dealer further away that we bought our first Grand Design Reflection from. Went to the dealer further away and the quality of that Alliance trailer was horrible. Looked that the Solitudes and Reflection 5th wheels on the lot. Ended up buying the Solitude. Much better fit and finish in the Solitude. That said though we have our fair share of issue with the Solitude everytime we have taken it out. DW is getting a bit nervous about going out as something always breaks and the warranty is nearly up in a few months.
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02-18-2023, 11:04 AM #4
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Take a look at Brinkley. Have not been in one but they offer some pretty good items as standard.
Plus IMO the clean simple look is a welcome addition to the RV industry.
https://www.brinkleyrv.com/rvs/fifth-wheels/model-z/
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02-18-2023, 02:22 PM #5
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I have a feeling that comparing a Solitude , Montana and a Paradigm is like comparing Ford, Dodge and Chevy
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02-21-2023, 05:55 PM #6
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I was interested in the 295 and 310 Paradigms. They had both models at the Quartzsite show, so I looked at them. What a disappointment in quality...
JK
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02-21-2023, 06:03 PM #7
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I'm curious, in what aspect? I have been looking hard at a Solitude or Paradigm. I do like the fact that they, Paradigm, adapt to what people want. I like the isolation valves for each water appliance, standard solar, very large mid storage compartments and coded wiring system. Still not sure which way to go so hoping you can add to the specifics on your comment.
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02-21-2023, 09:18 PM #8
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I didn't spend a lot of time in it, but in the 310, the dresser top with the 'hidden compartment ' was misaligned and at the base of the bed at the slideout, the boxed out piece was crushed somehow.
The wood color in everything now is that fake looking gray (or white). A lot of cheap looking wood trim and cabinets abound.
Pay a fortune for cheap junk with glowing LED lights? Puleeeze!
Hope this helps.
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02-21-2023, 09:42 PM #9
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Tim & Lori
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02-22-2023, 06:59 AM #10
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I looked them over at the RV show as well as the Brinkley (and, of course, the GD).
I came away thinking the Brinkley has some innovative features but it was too early to tell whether the quality would be there beyond the first few which likely have special attention paid to them. And they made just as many blunders as the others for placement of things like cord reels, light switches, etc.
Paradigm turns me off just based on the wash/dryer locations. Also noticed some poor fitment of cabinets - same as any manufacturer. I thought their A/C's were noticeably quiet.
GD had units there with nothing really new or notable. Didn't care for the barn lighting (ditto for Brinkley) and saw obvious signs of poor fitment of cabinets like Paradigm.
In the end - I feel it is still a trade off between quality, features, interior design, and flexibility of manufacture to make minor changes for you. For example: walked through the Double Tree units too and was instantly turned off by the interiors and interior design choices like colors & trim; however, fit and finish seemed nice as does their choice of how to build a frame, place holding tanks, etc.Larry KE4DMG
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