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I own a 2024 Alliance Paradigm 395DS.
Unfortunately, it’s my second Alliance fifth wheel.

That’s right. After more than 135 issues in the first year of my 2022 Alliance Paradigm 390MP, the owners of Alliance convinced me to buy another one — promising it would be better. The first night I had it, it rained, and the basement flooded. Now I’m stuck with another CrappyRV. This site is here to raise awareness, give my honest review of my rig, and have a little fun in light of my crappy situation.

hey@crappyrv.com David's Alliance Paradigm fifth-wheel parked at sunset, with David kneeling beside it
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Slide topper torn at delivery Black tank leaking on driveway Furnace dead at first cold snap Fridge stopped cooling — week three Trim falling off in transit Roof seam separating after 6 months Wheel bearings failed at 4,000 mi Water heater never worked from day one Slide-out misaligned — dealer's third try Generator dead on first weekend out Slide topper torn at delivery Black tank leaking on driveway Furnace dead at first cold snap Fridge stopped cooling — week three Trim falling off in transit Roof seam separating after 6 months Wheel bearings failed at 4,000 mi Water heater never worked from day one Slide-out misaligned — dealer's third try Generator dead on first weekend out
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“This summer I’m taking the second Alliance back out on the road. I’m terrified something will break — and that’s not what RV ownership is supposed to feel like.”
— David, Founder
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The CrappyRV Jingles

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Interactive

Is the RV you're eyeing a lemon-in-waiting?

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