We too are right at the pointed of no return and will settle-into a retired state of mind when Sherry finally retires her full time work. The Wife and I have just jumped in feet first, deep, to renovate our first Class-A. 2001 American Eagle (EU) that we just purchased. Hope things go well but still anticipating couple bigger issue ahead. Wife Sherry had agreed to tackle the entire interior, looking at new flooring ideas, wall paint, and reconditioning the cherry cabinets and replace all hardware. Tons of little stuff to keep us busy… you and your husband is such a inspirational influence. Keep up the great DYS Channel work.
Totally relate. We're still tackling the little hurdles in our lives that keep popping up. We keep saying, "well at least that happened now instead of on the road without the resources ($). But they do serve to make sure we are covered & what the plan we'll be to deal with life's bumps. Would love to see pics of your finished projects. We'll be renovating Rosie Too down the road. You can send them to our facebook messenger.
We have been looking at Foretravel and Wanderlodge, but after watching the two video tour of Rosie Too, we may be exploring the Alpha See Ya. Thank you!
Great info. I am looking for an RV the next six months when we mostly retire. I have looked at Ramblers and Alpha SeeYa’s among others but it will be an older model for sure. Thanks again!
We didnt know when we bought it, but the Alfa comes with an awesome community. Because they were limited in production, the group is a small and our coaches are all similar.
Both RV’s are beautiful. Rosie two has lots of storage for sure. Beautiful rig. We don’t have much room when the slides are closed so we know that feeling. Great rig thanks for sharing with us. Stay safe traveling friends.👍🇺🇸👏❤️🥑
You have a beautiful rig and a really nice Jeep. We feel bad we didn't get to meet Nette in Quartzsite. You both are really great people. We'll meet up again down the road. Thanks for watching and safe travels!
@@RoamingWithRosie We will meetup down the road Nette and I have talked about it . Thank you! The Jeep was a great investment for us being an all around vehicle. Stay safe in your travels friends.
Sounds like y’all have some great projects already in the works for Rosie too. Love that huge closet and pantry and fridge. It is really nice all the way through. Think Dexter will enjoy his new home. It’s awesome.
Thank you, we are already talking about what we are going to do to make it ours. Dexter loves Rosie Too - he has a sofa and plenty of room to lay around. Thanks for watching!
Wow! Great video! I've watched more than 10 walk throughs tonight and you're the first that showcased the slide-out computer desk AND the slide out make-up counter! I wish you would have shown leg room when on the toilet. No one ever shows that. I'm sold on an Alfa Gold, just have to find the right one. Once again, best walk through so far! Thanks!
Yay! So excited for you. Can’t wait to see what you do with your remodel. We’ve had our Alfa for two years and are still making it ours. Congrats again. We’re in Fontana at Leisure Coach Works having work done. Message us anytime if we can answer any questions. Looks like you found a great one! See Ya!
Thank you, We love it and are already coming up with ideas for making it ours. We will keep it in mind if we have any questions. Thanks so much for watching! See Ya!
Liked the video. A few things to help you two on your Alfa. 1. Look on the upper inside mirrored panty door. You should have an equipment list of what came with your model. Of course, the big slide needs to be out to do this. 2. Fridge isn't stock. They are usually a Norcold or Dometic. Most people on the Alfa forum have swapped for a Samsung French Door fridge. This allows for the doors to be open. I believe they are the counter depth model. I personally installed a Frigidaire French door. Instead of a drawer for the freezer, it has two doors just like the fridge part. It doesn't have an ice maker or cold water dispenser but I didn't want that anyway. 3. Unless the couch and chairs have been recovered or replaced, the material is called Ultraleather and is cleaned with just soap and water. I think I read even 409 but I would try that on a inconspicuous spot first. 4. A/C and forced air furnace filters are up in that gap just over the bedroom cabinets. 5. The dash pivots up and there is a prop rod on the right side in case you need to work on anything under the dash. Hope this helps.
Thanks so much for all of the helpful information. I watched a video on how they built the See Ya and it showed how the dash pivoted. Thanks so much for watching!
Congrats on Rosie Too :) It is beautiful inside, very homey. I like that they thought of a computer desk. And you have a ton of storage! The natural oak is beautiful. Now that's a closet. Enjoy that new rig. Look forward to seeing your upgrades. Debbie - BluWave Odyssey
Absolutely love the new Rosie! Wow, so much space. I can see a few changes coming when you two personalize it like you did to the original Rosie! Thanks so much for sharing and yawl have a wonderful week!😁👍
Ok , we are just starting a search for a motor coach and I’ve seen several of these Alfa’s and was curious about them , this video helps a lot so thanks for sharing this , too bad they are no longer building coaches as they seem to be good quality, thanks again👍
Alfa Owners seem to be a great group as well. We've had immediate answers to questions. Plus there is a place in Fontana, California that specializes in repairs for them. Our 2001 Holiday Rambler DP was built well also. Good luck! Let us know what you get.
Great looking coach. We have a 36' See Ya and love it. Looking forward to what you remodel as we get ideas for ours. We'll be on our first long road trip from Montana to California this summer.
Thank you, I love Alfa See Ya's. We are already talking about what to do on the inside. Hope you have a great trip and safe travels! Thanks for watching.
Well guys, i did it! I've only commented a few times, but your channel was the reason my partner and i did it. I have a 1999 Pace Arrow Vision, and I am starting off on my little adventure in a California state park. Already off to the races with a motor that is smoking like mad, so thats the first goal to tackle! Hooefully this year I can to out to Quartzite. It would be amazing to meet you guys sometime, yall rock! Thanks for helping me feel like i could do it too.
Congratulations! Baby steps. Just know when we own older rigs, replacement time for things is on your watch. So keep some savings and have a plan for roadside assistance. We have AAA, FMCA and Good Sam. And where will you stay if it's a major repair or if finding parts takes time? We can't plan for everything, but we know we can get help if we're stuck.
@@RoamingWithRosieAbsolutely, the repairs are a big consideration. I'm fairly handy with everything but the mechanics, so part of the journey will be repairing stuff. Already had a crack at a faulty GFI outlet and some PEX stuff for the fresh water system. I was lucky enough to get to keep my "home-base" - this will (and already has) served as a place to stay when my rig is in the shop. You guys champion the idea of not selling everything and going into it head-first, so I've tried to follow that advice!
@@RoamingWithRosie AAA and FMCA seem like no-brainers too, especially because my full-timers insurance through doesn't provide tows to old smokey here.
We'll leave original wood cabinets, except the veneer panels aren't the same color as the real wood now. And carpet is stained and gross. So will start with floor and see how that looks. Thanks for the vote. 😉
You’re so encouraging. We’re trying to decide if we want to suck it up and pay for a new 5th wheel and truck or maybe save some $ and buy a Class A but they are so old school looking on the inside. I love what you guys have done and I think we might go with the motorhome. We can’t wait to get on the road and start workamping.
Thank you. We've become friends with dozens who have new or slightly used 5th wheels. Many, like really a lot, are involved in lawsuits over faulty construction. This is for average to high end trailers. We really believe that all RVs that were built before 2008 were better. But, big but, it depends if they've been maintained. For us, that means things are wearing out. Being able to do a lot of work ourselves, Meaning Jamie, makes that viable. We also made the decision to have 2 motorized vehicles. Because if or when one breaks down, we have transportation. So the Motorhome with a Toad is what we decided on.
Just found your channel today. Congratulations on finding the AI diet, I've been eating that way for about 19 month now and have lost over 80 lbs, reversed diabetes, kidney disease, and my arthritis is in remission. It's amazing how much better I feel. Love the RV, we have been talking about getting an older DP, but my wife walked through a 5th wheel, so that's our current plan. I'm going to show her this video and all the features in this coach, maybe I can change her mind. Thanks for sharing!
Its been life changing. I couldnt take a step because of a disc in my back pushed out by arthritis. 2 wks into the diet, zero pain anywhere. Been on it 1 yr now. But sadly, for most its too expensive to eat healthy. Thanks for watching.
To help you park in a spcae, get some broom handles and cut them the depth of your slides. Then you can just grab that and hold it to the outside slide wall to know at a glance if you are parked with enough space for your slide or not.
I love it! It has so much room. After a few trips I'm our 40ft Class A I got so I hated the layout. But I started thinking renovations. But we never did. We just traded for a Fifth Wheel. We have always been in love with a Fifth Wheel. That was our first RV. But one thing I always want to see. Can we access the refrigerator and bathroom. And for overnight can we access the bedroom. I can't wait to see you both again out on the road. I have a huge surprise coming to my channel the middle of next month. I'm so excited. It's getting harder and harder to keep a secret. Lol 😆
We just bought our first Class-A. Started renovating this week removing old used-out equipment and and furniture. Going to give our Maddie a complete make over. 2001 American Eagle EuS 40. 😊
Congrats on your new larger but smaller RV ! My Canadian Beaver is coming. Just signed the Boarder Brokerage's paperwork and and sent it back to them. So I guess it gnawing its way back home
We have a 2005 alfa see ya 40' we love all the room in it drives great . Been from mn to az with it twice now and looking at next winter. the only thing with ours it has the alfa pox looks bad but still very usable. In joy your new coach. .
I love Alfa See Ya's - all the room, tall ceilings and storage. We have a little bit of the pox. I look at that as a project on a older coach. Other than that these coaches are very well built. Thanks for watching!
I am strongly considering trying to find one of these and going full time. I just can’t keep up with the great big house 🏡 I really love my home but it’s expensive to try to hang in here. I have always had Motorhomes and I know they are wonderful. I love getting to move out before extreme weather. Or fires 🔥 and horrible Smoke like we get in California
Love this. That motorhome has a ton of storage wow. Ceiling height is huge in there. Access is tight when slides are in but at least you can get through. I have seen some that were impassable when slides were in. Thanks for the great tour. We hit the red button. New friends here. Take care. KTKamping Kent and Tami
You gave me an idea of a RV I may want to look for . I liked the layout and colors along with the style. We have a fifth wheel but a diesel pusher may be in our future. We are getting closer to retirement. An RV and a 6 month or year long trip may be in our near future. Embrace the changes.
Thank you, We initially were going to go with a fifth wheel and truck. Then we said let's get a motorhome first to see if we even like long term RV travel. We really enjoy traveling in the motorhome. Our goal is to get busy living! Thanks for watching.
So essentially, she loved the previous one and is tolerating this one...hates oak but she got oak, wanted smaller but she got larger. A women that loves her man I say. Happy travelling guys. Great videos
Great job and enjoyed the tour of Rosie Too! We are considering an older RV - 2005 Newmar Kountry Club but have been warned that some lots won’t let RV’s in if they are older than 10 years - have you found that to be true? Is there a listing of those spots that refuse older RV’s? Confused in AZ
Thank you, we have not had any problems at any campgrounds. I have heard that if you send photos of your rig they will wave that 10 year rule. Providing your rig is in good condition. I'm sure there is a list of campgrounds online. I have never searched to see if there is one. I may have to do that know that you mentioned it. Thanks for watching!
I noticed that there didn’t seem to be any access doors to the generator on the previous video and was also wondering why you didn’t show the generator when you were going around the outside. Now we know. Not sure if I like that kind of access, especially if there is any kind of work that needs to be done. There is a lot of nice things on this rig that I like. Thanks for sharing. Ram P.S. Saw you both on Grand Adventure.
Sorry for the late reply we are clearing out our house and moving into the RV. The generator access is in the front of the RV. I would prefer it if it was on a slide. That way it could slide forward to do any maintenance. RV manufacturers should ask people who really use RV's for advice on what makes a great RV. Thanks for watching!
We are hoping to buy a new RV soon. I want to get another one so we can escape the weather here. Since the company is out of business. Is it hard to get parts? Nice to have a ceiling fan and tall ceilings.
Alfa went out business luckily someone bought up everything and still has parts for Alfa's. Hope you find a new coach soon so you can escape the cold weather. Thanks for watching!
I have the twin to your Alfa, it looks like that refrigerator is not counter depth, that is why you cant open the door with the slide in. I have the original Norcold refrigerator and can open. We also replaced the dining chairs and removed the two recliners, now is a bit romier with the slide in. We are new to the Alfa as well and planning to do a bunch if interior renovations, but first we are replacing the outside skin.
I would like to see pictures of yours. I could tell that the refrigerator was added later. We are going to replace the dining chairs and not sure about the recliners. What is the cost to replace the outer skin? Thanks for watching!
@@RoamingWithRosie Replied to you guys with more detail via email, but in general the re-skin cost starts at about $16,000 and up. Considering what these Alfa's generally sell for, even with the cost of a skin replacement, in my opinion they are a great coach for the money.
@@RoamingWithRosie Do not attempt to fill in the blisters or cover it up with a vinyl wrap. You will be throwing your money away. Only way to fix the blisters is to do what J. Gonzalez is doing, a reskin. But, living in Az., do you have a bad blister problem right now? Blisters are caused by trapped moisture in in the wood underlayment and when it freezes, it pops through the skin. Many Alfas in the Southwest do not experience a blister issue or it is not a rampant blister issue. I live a few miles south of Lake Tahoe. It is very dry here but it does get below freezing in the winter. I have a few blisters, but not bad. Most of mine are on my electric bay door.
Been looking at different Rvs from 1970s GMCs to Class A Gas and Diesel pushers; Been reading about different brands the pros and cons; I've noticed a lot of people bash Alfa yet I like the looks of it and think the 36 is a good option for a solo traveler. Have you found any of the issues that people write about, i.e delimitation, to pitting, to A/C coil issues, slide issues, etc?
We haven't had any delamination, we do have some pitting, as far as A/C issues, slide issues, etc. I think your going to have those issues with any RV that you would by. Things wear out and there is nothing you can do about that. Maintenance can help from premature wear. We love our Alfa mechanically it's been great and yes we have had to make some repairs. We new that going in buying an older rig. Hope this is helpful and thanks for watching!
This is my 1st time on your channel and I enjoyed it so much what year was your holiday Rambler If don't mind asking Debbie from the mountains ⛰ of New Hampshire
@@RoamingWithRosie hi I'm looking for somthing shorter and drivable but everyone wants so much money if you know of any can please let me know you seem like wonderful people if I bothered you I'm srry and Debbie from the mountains ⛰ of New Hampshire
It has a basement air conditioning system so nothing on the roof, Alfa simply extended the roof higher to the height of where the air con would be. Same height as your average 40ft RV on the outside but a foot taller in the inside.
My HR Endeavor has 4 slides and not a superslide.. They are a double edge sword. great when out but a pain when travelling. I can get anywhere in my bus with the slides in. I am not sold on the Alpha's I test drove an Alpha before buying my HR.. There is no comparison in my view...Perhaps you got it at a good price and that was what was appealing to you. My 07 HR has sideways opening bay doors, aluminum wheels and full body paint. The Alpha has fiberglass sides and decals..Don't get me wrong, it is a nice bus but the quality and fitment of a HR is far superior to the alphas as well as the roadmaster chassis. good luck on the road.
HR makes a great coach and I do like full body paint. The Endeavor is big step up from the Ambassador that we had. We had a price point that we wanted to stick to and this fit the bill. Thanks so much for watching!
We bought our first RV from a private party. We had a RV inspection done to check all of the components - Fridge, AC, etc. It cost $650 I think it was a good investment. They can also check engine fluids to see if there is any signs of wear. Dealers will tell you that your purchasing the RV as is. Meaning there is no warranty.
I have two questions... First, have any campgrounds refused you because of the age of your motorhome? Second... for the passenger, while driving, is there a cover for the stairs? If not, is there enough room for the passengers feet? Is it comfortable for the passenger?
We have stayed at campgrounds in Mesa, AZ that had a 10 year rule. Both required a phone call and photos of RV. Then no problem. One snooty park near Sedona said no exceptions. We have had rallies with upwards of 30 Alfa Motorhomes. All have said they submit pics and never been declined. Our preference is always public campgrounds anyway and there's only a size limit that sometimes is an issue. And yes, there's a cover for the stairwell. 🙂
@@RoamingWithRosie That's awesome, thank you for the response. I would love to see the cover in a video if you can fit it in sometime. Also, so sad that Alfa is not longer a company. It looks like one of the best overall builds (without spending over a million dollars). Would be awesome to see someone revive the company and produce motorhomes to the same standard as the original.
RoamingWithRosie:what"s enough power, torque on a diesel engine like the one on an alfaSeeYa? how much torque for climbing is enough compared to big rigs ?to pull or hauling stuff onboard? what"s the best engine diesel ,transmission for this type of Rig?Cummings or Cat.?Thank You!looking forward to recommendations!!
Our Alfa See Ya has a 350 Cat. engine it produces 860 ft lbs of torque at 1440 rpm. It's Unloaded weight is 27,120 lbs the combined gross vehicle weight is 42,000 that includes everything you carry on your rig plus your tow vehicle. A Big rig is designed tow 80,000 lbs total. That includes rig trailer and cargo. Now that's what they are legally allowed to tow. They can tow more than that. A Kenworth T680 with a Paccar 455HP engine produces 1650 lbs of torque at 900 rpm. They are design to one thing move a lot of weight. Cummins vs Cat they are both great engines. We had a 300 Cummins in our first rig and I think it was undersized for the weight of our 36FT rig. It was still a very reliable engine. You should check out some of the online forms regarding the two engines. We have a Allison 3000 MH 6 Speed transmission. I think that Allison makes the best transmissions and they are used with both Cummins and Cat. Our set up with the Cat 350 and Allison 3000 gets the job done. I hope this helps, I encourage you to go on the online forms I learned a lot from there. Thanks for your question and thanks for watching!
Loving y’all’s videos and creativity. Subscribing now. I have one question I hope you can answer. As I’m watching this, I’m going to look at a 2002 36’ Pace-Arrow gas unit today. It appears to be in mint condition with 21,000 miles but definitely needs an update. Since y’all have experience with the older RV’s , have you experienced not being allowed into certain parks due to the age of the RV, and if so, is it a frequent thing , or pretty isolated?
Thank you. We have stayed at a few parks with 10 yr rules. They requested photos of the rig. We had to wait a day for an answer, but were approved each time. We did encounter a park near Sedona who had a hard rule. But there were 6 other ones in the area that were happy to take our money. Our preferred camp style is public parks & lands. Usually more spacious and prettier anyway. If you aren't an expert, think about hiring an inspector for a used RV. Happy Travels!
It has a 350 Cat Diesel and the roof is TPO. Yeah the storage was a big selling point. Linda is already asking me when I'm going to change out the flooring! Thanks for watching.
@@RoamingWithRosie Thanks for info. Don't head north yet, Blowing and drifting snow here in South Dakota and 18 degrees ! Will be watching for for more build vids, really like the info!
Looks great. How many miles were on it when you purchased it ? I do like your idea of not having to deal with DEF. I have a 2015 and that's a pain plus something else to worry about going wrong.
It had 32,000 miles when we purchased the Alfa. I wanted nothing to do with having DEF. One as you pointed out another system that could cause an issue and Two the added cost of the DEF. Thanks for watching!
We purchased Rosie 1, Holiday Rambler entirely from seller. Rosie Too was from consignment dealer in Tucson which was a really great experience. And same consignment dealer helped us with selling the Holiday Rambler as we were not comfortable with an out of state buyer. Tucson Park & Sell RV's Inc. 7030 E Old Vail Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756 (520) 574-9344 g.co/kgs/1afFkB
It's a 350 Cat diesel with a Allison 3000 6 speed transmission. The radiator is in the rear of the coach. We wanted to stay prior to 2008. That we don't have to deal DEF diesel exhaust fluid. Plus I think the older motorhomes were built better. Thanks for watching!
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It depends on your lifestyle and how you plan to travel. There are plenty of people you do. I think you have to set a budget and stick to it. I think that's where people fail. They act like they are on vacation.
In Original Rosie we were limited on what we could tow, now we've got power but trading easy living space. Totally agree with you. Even with unlimited funds, none are a perfect fit.
Your refrigerator does not look like it is a counter depth which is 24 inches deep it looks like a 35 inch deep refrigerator on the counter depth the doors may stick out just past the counter be prepared when you order your refrigerator it will not be an in stock item I am dealing with the same thing I have the gas electric that came with my holiday rambler navigator no slime I will have it converted to all electric refrigerator
Yeah our fridge is a residential that the prior owner had installed. You can see where they removed the cabinet above to accommodate the refrigerator. The coach originally came with a dual mode refrigerator. Thanks so much for watching!
I have no experience but have read where replacing a regular dual-power RV refrigerator with a residential unit is not the best idea... Residential refrigerators are not well suited for travel, vibration, etc... And you have to run it off the inverter or generator while travelling or boondock camping... Seems kind of whacky to me... Appreciate your thoughts...
Production motorhomes built between 2000 - 2008 are the best built. This is the "Golden Era" of American motor coach construction. Everything afterwards was poor quality with corporate quarterly goals instead of quality and craftsmanship.
We too are right at the pointed of no return and will settle-into a retired state of mind when Sherry finally retires her full time work. The Wife and I have just jumped in feet first, deep, to renovate our first Class-A. 2001 American Eagle (EU) that we just purchased. Hope things go well but still anticipating couple bigger issue ahead. Wife Sherry had agreed to tackle the entire interior, looking at new flooring ideas, wall paint, and reconditioning the cherry cabinets and replace all hardware. Tons of little stuff to keep us busy… you and your husband is such a inspirational influence. Keep up the great DYS Channel work.
Totally relate. We're still tackling the little hurdles in our lives that keep popping up. We keep saying, "well at least that happened now instead of on the road without the resources ($). But they do serve to make sure we are covered & what the plan we'll be to deal with life's bumps. Would love to see pics of your finished projects. We'll be renovating Rosie Too down the road. You can send them to our facebook messenger.
We have been looking at Foretravel and Wanderlodge, but after watching the two video tour of Rosie Too, we may be exploring the Alpha See Ya. Thank you!
Seems like hey are comparable as people keep mentioning these 3 brands . There's a list of Alfas For Sale I could Link to you if you're Interested.
@@RoamingWithRosie Thank you! If you can provide a link we would very much appreciate it!
Haven't had an RV for a couple of years but still like watching folks such as yourselves enjoying the adventure. Thanks for sharing yours.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!
Great info. I am looking for an RV the next six months when we mostly retire. I have looked at Ramblers and Alpha SeeYa’s among others but it will be an older model for sure. Thanks again!
We didnt know when we bought it, but the Alfa comes with an awesome community. Because they were limited in production, the group is a small and our coaches are all similar.
Really like this RV! The amount of storage is amazing!!
It sure is. And their built very solid!
Love your Motor home 🏡
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you! Safe Travels!
spray the stuck drawer slides with silicone spray to make them easier to open. It's clear so no problem spraying it on.
Thanks for the tip. We'll give that a try.
Both RV’s are beautiful. Rosie two has lots of storage for sure. Beautiful rig. We don’t have much room when the slides are closed so we know that feeling. Great rig thanks for sharing with us. Stay safe traveling friends.👍🇺🇸👏❤️🥑
You have a beautiful rig and a really nice Jeep. We feel bad we didn't get to meet Nette in Quartzsite. You both are really great people. We'll meet up again down the road. Thanks for watching and safe travels!
@@RoamingWithRosie We will meetup down the road Nette and I have talked about it . Thank you! The Jeep was a great investment for us being an all around vehicle. Stay safe in your travels friends.
Sounds like y’all have some great projects already in the works for Rosie too. Love that huge closet and pantry and fridge. It is really nice all the way through. Think Dexter will enjoy his new home. It’s awesome.
Thank you, we are already talking about what we are going to do to make it ours. Dexter loves Rosie Too - he has a sofa and plenty of room to lay around. Thanks for watching!
Wow! Great video! I've watched more than 10 walk throughs tonight and you're the first that showcased the slide-out computer desk AND the slide out make-up counter! I wish you would have shown leg room when on the toilet. No one ever shows that. I'm sold on an Alfa Gold, just have to find the right one. Once again, best walk through so far! Thanks!
Thank you. You can see the toilet space in this video: th-cam.com/video/91pKoZwMCys/w-d-xo.html
We had a pleasure of meeting this amazing couple.watching this tour video and love it.
Thanks guys! Hope to meet up with you again soon. We have set dates to go fulltime! Loving this life.
Yay! So excited for you. Can’t wait to see what you do with your remodel. We’ve had our Alfa for two years and are still making it ours. Congrats again.
We’re in Fontana at Leisure Coach Works having work done. Message us anytime if we can answer any questions. Looks like you found a great one!
See Ya!
Thank you, We love it and are already coming up with ideas for making it ours. We will keep it in mind if we have any questions. Thanks so much for watching! See Ya!
Wow very nice motorhome looks more roomy too.
It is! And tons of storage. She will get the test when we head out to boondock for the rest of the winter in AZ very soon
Beautiful coach
Thank you.
The interior is very nice. Yes, important to experience the rig with the slides in. I hope you have success in all your endeavors to go full time.
Thanks you two! Setting dates and cleaning out the garage !
Liked the video. A few things to help you two on your Alfa.
1. Look on the upper inside mirrored panty door. You should have an equipment list of what came with your model. Of course, the big slide needs to be out to do this.
2. Fridge isn't stock. They are usually a Norcold or Dometic. Most people on the Alfa forum have swapped for a Samsung French Door fridge. This allows for the doors to be open. I believe they are the counter depth model. I personally installed a Frigidaire French door. Instead of a drawer for the freezer, it has two doors just like the fridge part. It doesn't have an ice maker or cold water dispenser but I didn't want that anyway.
3. Unless the couch and chairs have been recovered or replaced, the material is called Ultraleather and is cleaned with just soap and water. I think I read even 409 but I would try that on a inconspicuous spot first.
4. A/C and forced air furnace filters are up in that gap just over the bedroom cabinets.
5. The dash pivots up and there is a prop rod on the right side in case you need to work on anything under the dash.
Hope this helps.
Thanks so much for all of the helpful information. I watched a video on how they built the See Ya and it showed how the dash pivoted. Thanks so much for watching!
Congrats on Rosie Too :) It is beautiful inside, very homey. I like that they thought of a computer desk. And you have a ton of storage! The natural oak is beautiful. Now that's a closet. Enjoy that new rig. Look forward to seeing your upgrades. Debbie - BluWave Odyssey
Thanks! We so appreviate your positivity and support. Love watching your travels too! See ya on the road soon we hope!
Lovely Chared Amazing Lot thanks to showing it dear 👍💞 Big like'
Thank you for watching!
You just can't beat these older motorhomes. There is a resend there heavier , better built.
For sure. Definitely a difference. Especially in mid price RVs.
Absolutely love the new Rosie! Wow, so much space. I can see a few changes coming when you two personalize it like you did to the original Rosie! Thanks so much for sharing and yawl have a wonderful week!😁👍
Thank you, We are already talking about want we want to do inside. Thanks so much for watching. You have a great week as well!
Ok , we are just starting a search for a motor coach and I’ve seen several of these Alfa’s and was curious about them , this video helps a lot so thanks for sharing this , too bad they are no longer building coaches as they seem to be good quality, thanks again👍
Alfa Owners seem to be a great group as well. We've had immediate answers to questions. Plus there is a place in Fontana, California that specializes in repairs for them. Our 2001 Holiday Rambler DP was built well also. Good luck! Let us know what you get.
Great looking coach. We have a 36' See Ya and love it. Looking forward to what you remodel as we get ideas for ours. We'll be on our first long road trip from Montana to California this summer.
Thank you, I love Alfa See Ya's. We are already talking about what to do on the inside. Hope you have a great trip and safe travels! Thanks for watching.
Well guys, i did it! I've only commented a few times, but your channel was the reason my partner and i did it. I have a 1999 Pace Arrow Vision, and I am starting off on my little adventure in a California state park. Already off to the races with a motor that is smoking like mad, so thats the first goal to tackle! Hooefully this year I can to out to Quartzite. It would be amazing to meet you guys sometime, yall rock! Thanks for helping me feel like i could do it too.
Congratulations! Baby steps. Just know when we own older rigs, replacement time for things is on your watch. So keep some savings and have a plan for roadside assistance. We have AAA, FMCA and Good Sam. And where will you stay if it's a major repair or if finding parts takes time? We can't plan for everything, but we know we can get help if we're stuck.
@@RoamingWithRosieAbsolutely, the repairs are a big consideration. I'm fairly handy with everything but the mechanics, so part of the journey will be repairing stuff. Already had a crack at a faulty GFI outlet and some PEX stuff for the fresh water system. I was lucky enough to get to keep my "home-base" - this will (and already has) served as a place to stay when my rig is in the shop. You guys champion the idea of not selling everything and going into it head-first, so I've tried to follow that advice!
@@RoamingWithRosie AAA and FMCA seem like no-brainers too, especially because my full-timers insurance through
doesn't provide tows to old smokey here.
Leave it factory that thing is plug and play, everyone says outdated but I find it warm and comfortable.
We'll leave original wood cabinets, except the veneer panels aren't the same color as the real wood now. And carpet is stained and gross. So will start with floor and see how that looks. Thanks for the vote. 😉
If you remove the storage behind the couch you will get more space when the slider is in. Great RV.
That is a great idea! We were planning to put a TV riser in that space. There's still the issue that the floor is uneven when its in.
This is a beautiful unit, congratulations on your purchase.
Thank you - we love it. Thanks so much for watching!
Great video guys! I hope with the renovation you will fix the RV for those quick stop on the road! Stay safe and healthy! Safe travels!
Thank you, It may just take some rearranging of furniture to make it better for quick stops. Thank you some much for watching!
Very nice rig!! The new rigs flop in the wind it seems. Vintage is definitely the way to go!
Thank you, Older rigs are built like the old cars. A little bit more heavy duty. Thanks for watching!
You’re so encouraging. We’re trying to decide if we want to suck it up and pay for a new 5th wheel and truck or maybe save some $ and buy a Class A but they are so old school looking on the inside. I love what you guys have done and I think we might go with the motorhome. We can’t wait to get on the road and start workamping.
Thank you. We've become friends with dozens who have new or slightly used 5th wheels. Many, like really a lot, are involved in lawsuits over faulty construction. This is for average to high end trailers. We really believe that all RVs that were built before 2008 were better. But, big but, it depends if they've been maintained. For us, that means things are wearing out. Being able to do a lot of work ourselves, Meaning Jamie, makes that viable. We also made the decision to have 2 motorized vehicles. Because if or when one breaks down, we have transportation. So the Motorhome with a Toad is what we decided on.
Most of 5th wheel pin box trailers only captures a certain buyer character, and they stole every credits into their latest build units
Just recently discovered your channel and I must say I've enjoyed it and found it to be quite informative. Thanks
Thank you. That's our goal.
Just found your channel today. Congratulations on finding the AI diet, I've been eating that way for about 19 month now and have lost over 80 lbs, reversed diabetes, kidney disease, and my arthritis is in remission. It's amazing how much better I feel. Love the RV, we have been talking about getting an older DP, but my wife walked through a 5th wheel, so that's our current plan. I'm going to show her this video and all the features in this coach, maybe I can change her mind. Thanks for sharing!
Its been life changing. I couldnt take a step because of a disc in my back pushed out by arthritis. 2 wks into the diet, zero pain anywhere. Been on it 1 yr now. But sadly, for most its too expensive to eat healthy. Thanks for watching.
Thanks For sharing, love your channel.
Thank you so much for watching!
What a great video ! You guys are the best. We are so happy we got to meet you
Thank you, We were really glad we got to meet you in Quartzsite. Thanks for watching and safe travels!
That’s AWESOME. We can’t wait to see more.
Thanks guys! Tomorrow's episode is about the electrical install !
Very nice coach guys!
Great video thanks.
Our pleasure!
To help you park in a spcae, get some broom handles and cut them the depth of your slides. Then you can just grab that and hold it to the outside slide wall to know at a glance if you are parked with enough space for your slide or not.
That's a Great tip! I will definitely use it. Thank you and thanks for watching.
I love it! It has so much room. After a few trips I'm our 40ft Class A I got so I hated the layout. But I started thinking renovations. But we never did. We just traded for a Fifth Wheel. We have always been in love with a Fifth Wheel. That was our first RV. But one thing I always want to see. Can we access the refrigerator and bathroom. And for overnight can we access the bedroom. I can't wait to see you both again out on the road. I have a huge surprise coming to my channel the middle of next month. I'm so excited. It's getting harder and harder to keep a secret. Lol 😆
Now you have us on pins and needles! We will definitely check in our your channel for the news!
We just bought our first Class-A. Started renovating this week removing old used-out equipment and and furniture. Going to give our Maddie a complete make over. 2001 American Eagle EuS 40. 😊
Congrats on your new larger but smaller RV ! My Canadian Beaver is coming. Just signed the Boarder Brokerage's paperwork and and sent it back to them. So I guess it gnawing its way back home
Thank you, Congrats on your new RV. Beaver makes a great coach! Thanks for watching.
Totally enjoyed this video! Great insite into what to look for and be aware of ... Cheers from Nova Scotia
Thanks! Nova Scotia is absolutely on our bucket list. Have a friend in (on) Prince Edward Island.
We looked at the See Ya when it first came out and loved it. Good luck!
We love it. Thank you and thanks for watching!
We have a 2005 alfa see ya 40' we love all the room in it drives great . Been from mn to az with it twice now and looking at next winter. the only thing with ours it has the alfa pox looks bad but still very usable. In joy your new coach.
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I love Alfa See Ya's - all the room, tall ceilings and storage. We have a little bit of the pox. I look at that as a project on a older coach. Other than that these coaches are very well built. Thanks for watching!
Great video! I love your new RV!
Thank you. You can understand then how we ended up with it when we were looking for something smaller. LOL
I am strongly considering trying to find one of these and going full time. I just can’t keep up with the great big house 🏡 I really love my home but it’s expensive to try to hang in here. I have always had Motorhomes and I know they are wonderful. I love getting to move out before extreme weather. Or fires 🔥 and horrible Smoke like we get in California
Maybe scale down to a smaller home for a home base and pick up a motorhome and travel when you want. Thanks for watching!
Very nice coach. Enjoyed the video.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Very informative. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
@J&L: Congrats on selling Rosie 1, I see it's already taken down from the RV Trader link.
Yes. She is on her way to her new home base. It's hard to let her go. But that's part of nomad life. Not attaching to things.
@@RoamingWithRosie I just found your channel & I already miss her too!
Thanks for the info. Very helpful.
Thank you. Next week's video is step by step install of this system. Not too hard to do.
Love this. That motorhome has a ton of storage wow. Ceiling height is huge in there. Access is tight when slides are in but at least you can get through. I have seen some that were impassable when slides were in. Thanks for the great tour. We hit the red button. New friends here. Take care. KTKamping Kent and Tami
Hey! Great to meet you! Thanks for watching!
You gave me an idea of a RV I may want to look for . I liked the layout and colors along with the style. We have a fifth wheel but a diesel pusher may be in our future. We are getting closer to retirement. An RV and a 6 month or year long trip may be in our near future. Embrace the changes.
Thank you, We initially were going to go with a fifth wheel and truck. Then we said let's get a motorhome first to see if we even like long term RV travel. We really enjoy traveling in the motorhome. Our goal is to get busy living! Thanks for watching.
So essentially, she loved the previous one and is tolerating this one...hates oak but she got oak, wanted smaller but she got larger.
A women that loves her man I say. Happy travelling guys. Great videos
Too funny! Thanks for the kind words.
Definitely thoughts from an experienced woman to learn from😆
Great job and enjoyed the tour of Rosie Too! We are considering an older RV - 2005 Newmar Kountry Club but have been warned that some lots won’t let RV’s in if they are older than 10 years - have you found that to be true? Is there a listing of those spots that refuse older RV’s?
Confused in AZ
Thank you, we have not had any problems at any campgrounds. I have heard that if you send photos of your rig they will wave that 10 year rule. Providing your rig is in good condition. I'm sure there is a list of campgrounds online. I have never searched to see if there is one. I may have to do that know that you mentioned it. Thanks for watching!
I noticed that there didn’t seem to be any access doors to the generator on the previous video and was also wondering why you didn’t show the generator when you were going around the outside.
Now we know.
Not sure if I like that kind of access, especially if there is any kind of work that needs to be done.
There is a lot of nice things on this rig that I like.
Thanks for sharing.
Ram
P.S. Saw you both on Grand Adventure.
Sorry for the late reply we are clearing out our house and moving into the RV. The generator access is in the front of the RV. I would prefer it if it was on a slide. That way it could slide forward to do any maintenance. RV manufacturers should ask people who really use RV's for advice on what makes a great RV. Thanks for watching!
Red Oak is my favorite wood
Is this red oak in our RV? We do really like the natural color and will design the look around it for sure.
More likely White Oak imho
We are hoping to buy a new RV soon. I want to get another one so we can escape the weather here. Since the company is out of business. Is it hard to get parts? Nice to have a ceiling fan and tall ceilings.
Alfa went out business luckily someone bought up everything and still has parts for Alfa's. Hope you find a new coach soon so you can escape the cold weather. Thanks for watching!
I have the twin to your Alfa, it looks like that refrigerator is not counter depth, that is why you cant open the door with the slide in. I have the original Norcold refrigerator and can open. We also replaced the dining chairs and removed the two recliners, now is a bit romier with the slide in. We are new to the Alfa as well and planning to do a bunch if interior renovations, but first we are replacing the outside skin.
I would like to see pictures of yours. I could tell that the refrigerator was added later. We are going to replace the dining chairs and not sure about the recliners. What is the cost to replace the outer skin? Thanks for watching!
@@RoamingWithRosie Replied to you guys with more detail via email, but in general the re-skin cost starts at about $16,000 and up. Considering what these Alfa's generally sell for, even with the cost of a skin replacement, in my opinion they are a great coach for the money.
@@jgonzalez5165 Thanks for the info. That may push us towards repairing the imperfections and do a full body paint.
@@RoamingWithRosie Do not attempt to fill in the blisters or cover it up with a vinyl wrap. You will be throwing your money away. Only way to fix the blisters is to do what J. Gonzalez is doing, a reskin. But, living in Az., do you have a bad blister problem right now? Blisters are caused by trapped moisture in in the wood underlayment and when it freezes, it pops through the skin. Many Alfas in the Southwest do not experience a blister issue or it is not a rampant blister issue. I live a few miles south of Lake Tahoe. It is very dry here but it does get below freezing in the winter. I have a few blisters, but not bad. Most of mine are on my electric bay door.
Been looking at different Rvs from 1970s GMCs to Class A Gas and Diesel pushers; Been reading about different brands the pros and cons; I've noticed a lot of people bash Alfa yet I like the looks of it and think the 36 is a good option for a solo traveler. Have you found any of the issues that people write about, i.e delimitation, to pitting, to A/C coil issues, slide issues, etc?
We haven't had any delamination, we do have some pitting, as far as A/C issues, slide issues, etc. I think your going to have those issues with any RV that you would by. Things wear out and there is nothing you can do about that. Maintenance can help from premature wear. We love our Alfa mechanically it's been great and yes we have had to make some repairs. We new that going in buying an older rig. Hope this is helpful and thanks for watching!
This is my 1st time on your channel and I enjoyed it so much what year was your holiday Rambler If don't mind asking Debbie from the mountains ⛰ of New Hampshire
Rosie 1 the Holiday Rambler was a 2001 Ambassador. New Hampshire is beautiful and so much history! Thanks for watching.
@@RoamingWithRosie hi I'm looking for somthing shorter and drivable but everyone wants so much money if you know of any can please let me know you seem like wonderful people if I bothered you I'm srry and Debbie from the mountains ⛰ of New Hampshire
I love the interior height.
I am assuming that Alpha lowered the basement storage height therefore lowering the floor to get the ceiling height?
It has a basement air conditioning system so nothing on the roof, Alfa simply extended the roof higher to the height of where the air con would be. Same height as your average 40ft RV on the outside but a foot taller in the inside.
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Thank you for your response and clarifying.
Thanks for the answer. Not sure we knew all that yet.
My HR Endeavor has 4 slides and not a superslide.. They are a double edge sword. great when out but a pain when travelling. I can get anywhere in my bus with the slides in. I am not sold on the Alpha's I test drove an Alpha before buying my HR.. There is no comparison in my view...Perhaps you got it at a good price and that was what was appealing to you. My 07 HR has sideways opening bay doors, aluminum wheels and full body paint. The Alpha has fiberglass sides and decals..Don't get me wrong, it is a nice bus but the quality and fitment of a HR is far superior to the alphas as well as the roadmaster chassis.
good luck on the road.
HR makes a great coach and I do like full body paint. The Endeavor is big step up from the Ambassador that we had. We had a price point that we wanted to stick to and this fit the bill. Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for getting back to me, would it be a mistake to buy from private owner not being fully knowledgeable with rv's?
We bought our first RV from a private party. We had a RV inspection done to check all of the components - Fridge, AC, etc. It cost $650 I think it was a good investment. They can also check engine fluids to see if there is any signs of wear. Dealers will tell you that your purchasing the RV as is. Meaning there is no warranty.
I have two questions... First, have any campgrounds refused you because of the age of your motorhome? Second... for the passenger, while driving, is there a cover for the stairs? If not, is there enough room for the passengers feet? Is it comfortable for the passenger?
We have stayed at campgrounds in Mesa, AZ that had a 10 year rule. Both required a phone call and photos of RV. Then no problem. One snooty park near Sedona said no exceptions. We have had rallies with upwards of 30 Alfa Motorhomes. All have said they submit pics and never been declined. Our preference is always public campgrounds anyway and there's only a size limit that sometimes is an issue. And yes, there's a cover for the stairwell. 🙂
@@RoamingWithRosie That's awesome, thank you for the response. I would love to see the cover in a video if you can fit it in sometime. Also, so sad that Alfa is not longer a company. It looks like one of the best overall builds (without spending over a million dollars). Would be awesome to see someone revive the company and produce motorhomes to the same standard as the original.
RoamingWithRosie:what"s enough power, torque on a diesel engine like the one on an alfaSeeYa? how much torque for climbing is enough compared to big rigs ?to pull or hauling stuff onboard? what"s the best engine diesel ,transmission for this type of Rig?Cummings or Cat.?Thank You!looking forward to recommendations!!
Our Alfa See Ya has a 350 Cat. engine it produces 860 ft lbs of torque at 1440 rpm. It's Unloaded weight is 27,120 lbs the combined gross vehicle weight is 42,000 that includes everything you carry on your rig plus your tow vehicle.
A Big rig is designed tow 80,000 lbs total. That includes rig trailer and cargo. Now that's what they are legally allowed to tow. They can tow more than that. A Kenworth T680 with a Paccar 455HP engine produces 1650 lbs of torque at 900 rpm. They are design to one thing move a lot of weight.
Cummins vs Cat they are both great engines. We had a 300 Cummins in our first rig and I think it was undersized for the weight of our 36FT rig. It was still a very reliable engine. You should check out some of the online forms regarding the two engines.
We have a Allison 3000 MH 6 Speed transmission. I think that Allison makes the best transmissions and they are used with both Cummins and Cat. Our set up with the Cat 350 and Allison 3000 gets the job done.
I hope this helps, I encourage you to go on the online forms I learned a lot from there.
Thanks for your question and thanks for watching!
Loving y’all’s videos and creativity. Subscribing now. I have one question I hope you can answer. As I’m watching this, I’m going to look at a 2002 36’ Pace-Arrow gas unit today. It appears to be in mint condition with 21,000 miles but definitely needs an update. Since y’all have experience with the older RV’s , have you experienced not being allowed into certain parks due to the age of the RV, and if so, is it a frequent thing , or pretty isolated?
Thank you. We have stayed at a few parks with 10 yr rules. They requested photos of the rig. We had to wait a day for an answer, but were approved each time. We did encounter a park near Sedona who had a hard rule. But there were 6 other ones in the area that were happy to take our money. Our preferred camp style is public parks & lands. Usually more spacious and prettier anyway. If you aren't an expert, think about hiring an inspector for a used RV. Happy Travels!
what motor and HP does it have and what type of roof? Like all of the storage ! Going to be looking forward to any changes you make .
It has a 350 Cat Diesel and the roof is TPO. Yeah the storage was a big selling point. Linda is already asking me when I'm going to change out the flooring! Thanks for watching.
@@RoamingWithRosie Thanks for info. Don't head north yet, Blowing and drifting snow here in South Dakota and 18 degrees ! Will be watching for for more build vids, really like the info!
Looks great. How many miles were on it when you purchased it ?
I do like your idea of not having to deal with DEF. I have a 2015 and that's a pain plus something else to worry about going wrong.
It had 32,000 miles when we purchased the Alfa. I wanted nothing to do with having DEF. One as you pointed out another system that could cause an issue and Two the added cost of the DEF. Thanks for watching!
We are looking to buy used motor home but found lots of class A motor home but looking for something smaller. We live in mid Michigan
Warning! We were looking for something smaller, and this happened! LOL We'll probably go smaller after this. 😂
So, when you purchase a used RV are you going through an individual seller or through a broker or through a dealer?
We purchased Rosie 1, Holiday Rambler entirely from seller. Rosie Too was from consignment dealer in Tucson which was a really great experience. And same consignment dealer helped us with selling the Holiday Rambler as we were not comfortable with an out of state buyer. Tucson Park & Sell RV's Inc.
7030 E Old Vail Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 574-9344 g.co/kgs/1afFkB
this is a nice bus
Thank you and thanks for watching!
What’s the powertrain on your alfa? Where the radiator? We started looking at Skoolies which ironically turned me on to older motor homes.
It's a 350 Cat diesel with a Allison 3000 6 speed transmission. The radiator is in the rear of the coach. We wanted to stay prior to 2008. That we don't have to deal DEF diesel exhaust fluid. Plus I think the older motorhomes were built better. Thanks for watching!
What kind of gas mileage does/did Rosie too get? I'm looking to purchase a very similar see ya and I'm excited.
8-10 miles per gallon. Depends the terrain. If your going through the mountains more like 8. Hope this helps.
Thanks for watching!
@@RoamingWithRosie thanks so much... We just had financing fall through on our own Rosie. It was such a great deal..... Maybe next season?
Nice video but that loud subscribe jingle haz to go
Thanks - I'll make a note of the subscribe jingle. Thanks for watching!
When it comes to planes, boats, women and RV's, I follow the Golden Rule: Rent, borrow or steal them but never buy them.
Jamie and Linda great video. Linda what diet did your Dr put you on?
An anti-inflammatory diet. Similar to clean eating, but more specific. Arthritis has pushed a disc out of place in my lower back. I couldn't walk due to sudden extreme pain. I also have several issues in my neck that I have avoided surgery for. Start with Dorothy Calimeris's books. Here's a link to a good beginner one. Message us on Facebook for more info. I have ZERO pain. amzn.to/39UxquO
Thanks so much Jamie. 🥰
My wife and I are retired and we were thinking about the posibility of rv life. can you live on ssi income?
It depends on your lifestyle and how you plan to travel. There are plenty of people you do. I think you have to set a budget and stick to it. I think that's where people fail. They act like they are on vacation.
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Thanks for watching!
How many HP ?
350
Original Rosie was underpowered and that is a big deal. Rosie Too has more power but is less user friendly. There is never a perfect RV...
In Original Rosie we were limited on what we could tow, now we've got power but trading easy living space. Totally agree with you. Even with unlimited funds, none are a perfect fit.
Your refrigerator does not look like it is a counter depth which is 24 inches deep it looks like a 35 inch deep refrigerator on the counter depth the doors may stick out just past the counter be prepared when you order your refrigerator it will not be an in stock item I am dealing with the same thing I have the gas electric that came with my holiday rambler navigator no slime I will have it converted to all electric refrigerator
Yeah our fridge is a residential that the prior owner had installed. You can see where they removed the cabinet above to accommodate the refrigerator. The coach originally came with a dual mode refrigerator. Thanks so much for watching!
I have no experience but have read where replacing a regular dual-power RV refrigerator with a residential unit is not the best idea... Residential refrigerators are not well suited for travel, vibration, etc... And you have to run it off the inverter or generator while travelling or boondock camping... Seems kind of whacky to me... Appreciate your thoughts...
Production motorhomes built between 2000 - 2008 are the best built. This is the "Golden Era" of American motor coach construction. Everything afterwards was poor quality with corporate quarterly goals instead of quality and craftsmanship.
I agree hundred percent. It's all about how many units can we turn out in a day! Thanks for watching.