Thank you for taking the time to put this video together. I have a 29F as well, only difference is we didn't go with the farmhouse color pattern. We have almost the exact same use case - wife and I with 3 kids and 2 dogs. Plenty of space, would always like more but I don't think you can find that at this price point. I also have many of the same observations as you- tons of storage both inside and outside. Same complaint with the back bedroom space, 6 more inches would have made a big difference! Also wish the slide could extend 3-4 inches further out. My additions since we bough in Jan 21: added another deep cycle battery as I found the single battery wasn't enough to last all night when boondocking while running heat/tv/etc. Added a TPMS for peace of mind, really like knowing tire pressure/temp and having an alarm if we get a leak. I had the spark plug wire problem as well, had to limp into Ford dealership to get replaced. PITA. I added a rear track bar and a steering damper up front. Not cheap but relatively easy to self install. Had the front end aligned and front tires balanced. Very easy to drive now, really only need a couple fingers going down the interstate. Couple of other little minor gripes not worth mentioning but every RV has those. One of my favorite things about this RV is how easy it is to maneuver. Wheelbase is only a couple feet more than my truck- as long as you keep an eye on the long overhang you can go just about anywhere. Huge fan of the 30amp service with the high efficiency 11k btu ACs with power monitoring system. Very easy to "moochdock" with family or friends. 1 AC, fridge, and lights will very easily run on a standard 15 amp garage outlet. 1 AC won't be cold during the day but is plenty at night as the fiberglass roof and insulation keep things much cooler than our previous travel trailer. All in all we are pleased with our purchase, glad to see you seem to be as well.
Once I fixed my initial problems, it has been a great RV for the price. If you have the spare cash, get your front windows ceramic tinted. Will help keep your RV cool when it's hot out and allow you to keep the front shade up so you can enjoy the view if you have one!
Thanks for going through your personal RV. I'm considering the Jayco model. I always like to do research ahead of time so this video was extremely valuable and will help me decide which floorplan works best for me. Thanks again. Blessings to you and yours. 🙏
No matter what brand you go with, anything with the "new" Ford 7.3L V8 engine might have spark plug wire issues. I had issues with mine with plug wires burning up causing cylinder misfires. Ford has a service bulletin out on it and replaced all of them at no cost which fixed my issue. The chassis date affected was any new V8 chassis installed up until sept of 2020. There is a sticker on the wall of every RV that has the chassis manufacturer date on it. Good luck!
Thank you so much for sharing. I've seen other models of that Jayco but I wanted bunk beds. And like you said noone was showing it with bunkbeds. So this video was great. I will have to check and see if I can still have the outdoor kitchen which is on the other models. Thanks again.
Hi thanks for posting this. Do you still own this unit? Have you had issues with it? I’m looking into getting this unit, what others did you look at in this size? Thank you for your help.
Just bought a 2018 Alante 29S today. The radio it has is an RV Garmin. It has RV size entry, navigation and is magnetically held in place. I’m thinking way better than that Sony.
I was waiting for you to put out another video telling us how you rectified all the problems that you were having while you was on the road road. Please give us an update I'm sure that more than me is waiting to hear about it.. Thank you American X
Problems are fixed. I moved to the middle of no where Arkansas for my job a few months ago and do not have internet outside my phone. I might have Starlink available by next year Feb. I will put the video out on the fixes once it goes live.
Thanks for sharing so many things i love about your RV cause they haven't been putting ovens some are 2 burner and i love the flat bed like you said who wants to have it in half till the slide is out but the storage is amazing very very nice RV if you don't mind how much is the price range for this one you did a nice video to really show everything thanks again!!!
I paid 104k for mine. Just be careful if you buy a gas RV with the 7.3L godzilla. Everything on the market built with a chassis date sept 2020 or before is going to have spark plug wire issues. Ford will replace them for you with shielded wires for free once the check engine light comes on. It is a technical service bulletin however so they will not do it until the light comes on. Kinda a pain, but they did fix mine at no cost when it did happen. I have had no problems with the new shielded wires installed.
I would call the ride average. With smaller tires, you definitely bounce a bit more then some higher priced units with large rims and tires. I do not think it is terrible. I did add some padding to my dash and dog house to quiet up some rattles.
I had an older Tadi Brothers backup camera system i never used for anything and just took the screen from it. You can get a screen off Amazon. Just make sure it has AV plug-ins and 12V power capability. They will come with the mount you need. I did have to drill 1hole in the dash to get the power and AV cable through. I used the existing screws for the facia on the dash to mount the bracket.
Thanks for your review. We are looking for a Class A that is small so we can do the State Parks. Do you tow a car or van? How is the power? When you say you can put a Washer and dryer or the combo unit in. How would you hook up the water and drainage?
The wash/dryer modification would have to be done by you hooking into existing utilities. Not something you should do yourself if you are not comfortable taking your RV apart. I flat tow a 2016 Dodge Dart SXT 6 speed manual. Lighter tow vehicle the better when you are pulling with a gas engine RV. My tow vehicle weighs in right over 3k pounds. The RV does ok pulling it. I had my RV fully loaded going though the I24 mountains outside Chattanooga TN. Was still going 60MPH when I hit the top.
It's been a few years since you've bought your 29F. Have you had any of the generator issues that seem to be prevalent with the Alante 29f? I am just about sold this is the unit and Floorplan, but those forums have caused me to really pause on it.
Generator has been a pain when it's hot out. I have tried several things with the oil level, types of oil, and even gave it a full service to no avail. It gets overwhelmed from the engine heat and not enough air flow. I am debating either running some fans on the enclosure opening or just adding like a carbon fiber scoop to get more air in there.
I do have another idea that I'm going to test. I spoke with a few people smarter with engines than I am. They think it's a fuel related issue when it gets hot (the fuel is becoming vapor before it even hits the carb). The fuel pump sits right next to the motor where all the heat builds up. I think I'm going to pull the pump out of the generator enclosure to get to out of the hot box and external mount it. Re hose it back in directly to the carb. I have internet again so I can follow up with whatever I do and if it fixes it. I have I long trip coming in 2 weeks so I will know quickly.
Thanks....that issue is currently my only hesitation. We love everything else about the unit. That's kind of a big deal though and as you mention a huge PIA when it's not working properly Wish they could figure out a fix for it...
I've been eyeballing the same rig and getting out of a travel trailer. I was a little apprehensive on the 30amp with 2 AC units, any issues running both?
No issues at all running both ACs. After fixing the plug wires with shielded wires in the engine, the only problem I have had is with the generator. You have to keep the perfect level of oil in it and keep the filter changed often, otherwise it will shut off when it's hot out.
We just pick up a Jayco Precept 36C and I notice that you have your Garmin plug into a usb port I have the Garmin 785 and I don't think it came with a USB plug-in or did you have to get another plug for it? I bought that big box converter so I can plug it in to the 12V into my outlet below the radio.
We just bought a 2022 Jayco Alante 29f. We are on a road trip from Alabama to Fort Worth, TX. Our issue is there is no hot water coming out of the shower head. We do have hot water coming out of our faucets. Also when do I turn on the Water Heater switch that is located outside the bathroom? Thank You, Art Tysen
I turn the switch on right after I set up camp and leave it on until we pack up. I have not seen anyone mention the hot water issue you are having when it works everywhere else. I know the hot water band when you turn the shower on is the 10 to 11 O clock position on your on/off dial. I have off this weekend so I will take a look and see if the hot water to the shower has its own shutoff.
We are looking for our first Class A RV coming from a Jayco Greyhawk 31FS. Thanks for the video. How's the new Ford V8 in comparison to the Triton V10? We found the Triton such a gas guzzler...
It is slightly better, but not much. Once I had the spark plug wires upgraded to heat shielded the V8 was OK. Had problems with wires burning up before that. That issue allegedly was fixed on chassis after sept 2020 build dates.
Thanks for a owners perspective. We recently went camping in a Class C and right next to us was a 2018 Alante. We immediately liked their features, was wondering what you thought about the new V-8 GODZILLA?
Seems decent. I just towed my car for the first time tonight actually. Could barely tell it was back there except when you hit large bumps. My experience with the V10 is limited. So far I like the V8.
RV industry is not regulated like the automotive industry so front end crash ratings is pretty lack luster. That being said, it really does not concern me. All you can do is drive safely and take your time. Do not over react if you ever find yourself getting into a crash situation (attempt to avoid it). That usually ends up making the crash worse. I ride motorcycles which can end your life in any crash so I honestly do not concern myself with "what ifs". I can say being from the auto industry if RVs were designed like cars for crash ratings, the costs would skyrocket.
I am looking at this model and thinking about purchasing it, with that said how is your gas mileage and also does it feel like it lacks power on hills? my wife loves the interior but i said no because it’s not diesel. but reconsidering based on my questions to your answer. thanks
I am pulling a toad everywhere I go just FYI so my answer is based on that. My gas mileage is pretty bad since I am leaving to go everywhere from Nashville TN so I have to drive through hills to get to most destinations. I am averaging just under 7 MPG with driving 75 MPH everywhere through the hills with the TOAD. I could probably make it better if I slowed down but I really do not care about MPG since I am a part timer and just want to get where I'm going as quickly as possible when I do take trips. I have taken a few fully loaded trips reaching max payload in the RV plus my toad. It does bog down some going through bigger hills. Going through the mountains in Chattanooga on I24 for example I was able to get up the hill maintaining 55MPH. It had to downshift 2 gears from cruising gear to do it. Is a diesel better? Absolutely. I just could not justify spending nearly double the cost being a part timer. I only took 1 trip without the TOAD. It did pretty good through the hills without that extra weight if I remember correctly.
Msrp was around 145k. I paid 104k. It does rattle around some. I started installing sound deadening and heat shield on parts around the dash and dog house. Has calmed it down quite a bit with the road noise and rattles.
Why does every RV that comes out have these racy stripe color designs!? why don't they just make a solid color, it will sell a lot more, you would be surprised how many people want a solid color vehicle Gray's, browns, black, different shades of blues & greens, these weird spiral tan and brown colors colors make me just want to paint it.
I like this tour the best since he’s the owner and not a salesperson. Thanks
Thanks for sharing your RV with us. Amazing. It's pretty much everything I'm looking for in an RV. Tour was awesome.
TY for spending the time to make this video...If I ever go class A , I would probably go Alante...
Thank you for taking the time to put this video together. I have a 29F as well, only difference is we didn't go with the farmhouse color pattern. We have almost the exact same use case - wife and I with 3 kids and 2 dogs. Plenty of space, would always like more but I don't think you can find that at this price point. I also have many of the same observations as you- tons of storage both inside and outside. Same complaint with the back bedroom space, 6 more inches would have made a big difference! Also wish the slide could extend 3-4 inches further out. My additions since we bough in Jan 21: added another deep cycle battery as I found the single battery wasn't enough to last all night when boondocking while running heat/tv/etc. Added a TPMS for peace of mind, really like knowing tire pressure/temp and having an alarm if we get a leak. I had the spark plug wire problem as well, had to limp into Ford dealership to get replaced. PITA. I added a rear track bar and a steering damper up front. Not cheap but relatively easy to self install. Had the front end aligned and front tires balanced. Very easy to drive now, really only need a couple fingers going down the interstate. Couple of other little minor gripes not worth mentioning but every RV has those. One of my favorite things about this RV is how easy it is to maneuver. Wheelbase is only a couple feet more than my truck- as long as you keep an eye on the long overhang you can go just about anywhere. Huge fan of the 30amp service with the high efficiency 11k btu ACs with power monitoring system. Very easy to "moochdock" with family or friends. 1 AC, fridge, and lights will very easily run on a standard 15 amp garage outlet. 1 AC won't be cold during the day but is plenty at night as the fiberglass roof and insulation keep things much cooler than our previous travel trailer. All in all we are pleased with our purchase, glad to see you seem to be as well.
Once I fixed my initial problems, it has been a great RV for the price. If you have the spare cash, get your front windows ceramic tinted. Will help keep your RV cool when it's hot out and allow you to keep the front shade up so you can enjoy the view if you have one!
Thanks for going through your personal RV. I'm considering the Jayco model. I always like to do research ahead of time so this video was extremely valuable and will help me decide which floorplan works best for me. Thanks again. Blessings to you and yours. 🙏
No matter what brand you go with, anything with the "new" Ford 7.3L V8 engine might have spark plug wire issues. I had issues with mine with plug wires burning up causing cylinder misfires. Ford has a service bulletin out on it and replaced all of them at no cost which fixed my issue. The chassis date affected was any new V8 chassis installed up until sept of 2020. There is a sticker on the wall of every RV that has the chassis manufacturer date on it. Good luck!
Awesome! We plan on buying this same exact unit! Same year and colors! Thanks for the walk through
Thank you so much for sharing. I've seen other models of that Jayco but I wanted bunk beds. And like you said noone was showing it with bunkbeds. So this video was great. I will have to check and see if I can still have the outdoor kitchen which is on the other models. Thanks again.
Great tour of your RV. Thanks for sharing the storage and helpful hints.
Thx for sharing your RV with us and giving a great walk through and explaining all the options so well !!
Great video sir. Can you give the deets on the AV hookup for the additional screen for the backup camera? Model, mount?
Thanks, I can find are dealer walk through videos.
Hi thanks for posting this. Do you still own this unit? Have you had issues with it? I’m looking into getting this unit, what others did you look at in this size? Thank you for your help.
You do a video for adding the extra screen that you tied into the Av system?
Pretty nice, for those of us who can't afford a Prevost or Newell coach
Just bought a 2018 Alante 29S today. The radio it has is an RV Garmin. It has RV size entry, navigation and is magnetically held in place.
I’m thinking way better than that Sony.
I was waiting for you to put out another video telling us how you rectified all the problems that you were having while you was on the road road. Please give us an update I'm sure that more than me is waiting to hear about it.. Thank you American X
Problems are fixed. I moved to the middle of no where Arkansas for my job a few months ago and do not have internet outside my phone. I might have Starlink available by next year Feb. I will put the video out on the fixes once it goes live.
How long/wide are the bunks?
Thank you for this video it is very helpful.
Great walk though! Thanks for sharing
Can you tell me what screen you used for the back up camera and turn signals and how did you wire it?
What kind of external screen is that that you’re using for the heads up screen for the back up inside camera. And where did you get it from? :-)
Yes! I would like to know too. Thanks…
Me too please
Do you know where the brake controller hooks up under the dash?
Very nice video thanks for your time
Thanks for sharing so many things i love about your RV cause they haven't been putting ovens some are 2 burner and i love the flat bed like you said who wants to have it in half till the slide is out but the storage is amazing very very nice RV if you don't mind how much is the price range for this one you did a nice video to really show everything thanks again!!!
I paid 104k for mine. Just be careful if you buy a gas RV with the 7.3L godzilla. Everything on the market built with a chassis date sept 2020 or before is going to have spark plug wire issues. Ford will replace them for you with shielded wires for free once the check engine light comes on. It is a technical service bulletin however so they will not do it until the light comes on. Kinda a pain, but they did fix mine at no cost when it did happen. I have had no problems with the new shielded wires installed.
@@americanx8365 thanks so much for the info and enjoy with your family it's nice to know from an actual owner!!!
How is the ride on your 29 footer. I'm about to purchase a 27A and just curious on how smooth does a ride up and down the highway.
I would call the ride average. With smaller tires, you definitely bounce a bit more then some higher priced units with large rims and tires. I do not think it is terrible. I did add some padding to my dash and dog house to quiet up some rattles.
Thanks for share your RV.
We are getting the same model. Where did you get the additional screen for the camera. I like that idea. Thank you for the review.
I had an older Tadi Brothers backup camera system i never used for anything and just took the screen from it. You can get a screen off Amazon. Just make sure it has AV plug-ins and 12V power capability. They will come with the mount you need. I did have to drill 1hole in the dash to get the power and AV cable through. I used the existing screws for the facia on the dash to mount the bracket.
Thanks for your review. We are looking for a Class A that is small so we can do the State Parks. Do you tow a car or van? How is the power? When you say you can put a Washer and dryer or the combo unit in. How would you hook up the water and drainage?
The wash/dryer modification would have to be done by you hooking into existing utilities. Not something you should do yourself if you are not comfortable taking your RV apart. I flat tow a 2016 Dodge Dart SXT 6 speed manual. Lighter tow vehicle the better when you are pulling with a gas engine RV. My tow vehicle weighs in right over 3k pounds. The RV does ok pulling it. I had my RV fully loaded going though the I24 mountains outside Chattanooga TN. Was still going 60MPH when I hit the top.
It's been a few years since you've bought your 29F. Have you had any of the generator issues that seem to be prevalent with the Alante 29f? I am just about sold this is the unit and Floorplan, but those forums have caused me to really pause on it.
Generator has been a pain when it's hot out. I have tried several things with the oil level, types of oil, and even gave it a full service to no avail. It gets overwhelmed from the engine heat and not enough air flow. I am debating either running some fans on the enclosure opening or just adding like a carbon fiber scoop to get more air in there.
I do have another idea that I'm going to test. I spoke with a few people smarter with engines than I am. They think it's a fuel related issue when it gets hot (the fuel is becoming vapor before it even hits the carb). The fuel pump sits right next to the motor where all the heat builds up. I think I'm going to pull the pump out of the generator enclosure to get to out of the hot box and external mount it. Re hose it back in directly to the carb. I have internet again so I can follow up with whatever I do and if it fixes it. I have I long trip coming in 2 weeks so I will know quickly.
Thanks....that issue is currently my only hesitation. We love everything else about the unit. That's kind of a big deal though and as you mention a huge PIA when it's not working properly Wish they could figure out a fix for it...
I've been eyeballing the same rig and getting out of a travel trailer. I was a little apprehensive on the 30amp with 2 AC units, any issues running both?
No issues at all running both ACs. After fixing the plug wires with shielded wires in the engine, the only problem I have had is with the generator. You have to keep the perfect level of oil in it and keep the filter changed often, otherwise it will shut off when it's hot out.
We just pick up a Jayco Precept 36C and I notice that you have your Garmin plug into a usb port I have the Garmin 785 and I don't think it came with a USB plug-in or did you have to get another plug for it? I bought that big box converter so I can plug it in to the 12V into my outlet below the radio.
Mine came with the USB plug in. I'm not familiar with the 785. The one I bought is marketed for RVs which is why I checked it out.
We just bought a 2022 Jayco Alante 29f. We are on a road trip from Alabama to Fort Worth, TX. Our issue is there is no hot water coming out of the shower head. We do have hot water coming out of our faucets.
Also when do I turn on the Water Heater switch that is located outside the bathroom?
Thank You,
Art Tysen
I turn the switch on right after I set up camp and leave it on until we pack up. I have not seen anyone mention the hot water issue you are having when it works everywhere else. I know the hot water band when you turn the shower on is the 10 to 11 O clock position on your on/off dial. I have off this weekend so I will take a look and see if the hot water to the shower has its own shutoff.
Thank you. I will turn on the switch. I appreciate you getting back to me.
We are looking for our first Class A RV coming from a Jayco Greyhawk 31FS. Thanks for the video. How's the new Ford V8 in comparison to the Triton V10? We found the Triton such a gas guzzler...
It is slightly better, but not much. Once I had the spark plug wires upgraded to heat shielded the V8 was OK. Had problems with wires burning up before that. That issue allegedly was fixed on chassis after sept 2020 build dates.
do your bunk beds raise up so you can use for clothes or storage
There is a tiny bit of storage under the big front bunk. The mid bunks have 2 drawers on the bottom of them but the mid bunks do not lift up.
Thanks for a owners perspective. We recently went camping in a Class C and right next to us was a 2018 Alante. We immediately liked their features, was wondering what you thought about the new V-8 GODZILLA?
Seems decent. I just towed my car for the first time tonight actually. Could barely tell it was back there except when you hit large bumps. My experience with the V10 is limited. So far I like the V8.
Size of bunks, do u miss w&d? I read about the front end collitions on small and medium class A . What are your thoughts about it, if we may ask?
RV industry is not regulated like the automotive industry so front end crash ratings is pretty lack luster. That being said, it really does not concern me. All you can do is drive safely and take your time. Do not over react if you ever find yourself getting into a crash situation (attempt to avoid it). That usually ends up making the crash worse. I ride motorcycles which can end your life in any crash so I honestly do not concern myself with "what ifs". I can say being from the auto industry if RVs were designed like cars for crash ratings, the costs would skyrocket.
Hello,l like to know what is the price on this jayco Alante 29 '?
My price out the door was $104,000.
I am looking at this model and thinking about purchasing it, with that said how is your gas mileage and also does it feel like it lacks power on hills? my wife loves the interior but i said no because it’s not diesel. but reconsidering based on my questions to your answer. thanks
I am pulling a toad everywhere I go just FYI so my answer is based on that. My gas mileage is pretty bad since I am leaving to go everywhere from Nashville TN so I have to drive through hills to get to most destinations. I am averaging just under 7 MPG with driving 75 MPH everywhere through the hills with the TOAD. I could probably make it better if I slowed down but I really do not care about MPG since I am a part timer and just want to get where I'm going as quickly as possible when I do take trips. I have taken a few fully loaded trips reaching max payload in the RV plus my toad. It does bog down some going through bigger hills. Going through the mountains in Chattanooga on I24 for example I was able to get up the hill maintaining 55MPH. It had to downshift 2 gears from cruising gear to do it. Is a diesel better? Absolutely. I just could not justify spending nearly double the cost being a part timer. I only took 1 trip without the TOAD. It did pretty good through the hills without that extra weight if I remember correctly.
@@americanx8365 i appreciate the time to answer me. i would agree i am a part timer also and did would agree to consider that. thank you
How much is that if you don't mind me asking?
I paid $104K for mine.
Msrp? Does it rattle a lot?
Msrp was around 145k. I paid 104k. It does rattle around some. I started installing sound deadening and heat shield on parts around the dash and dog house. Has calmed it down quite a bit with the road noise and rattles.
Thank you!
Thank you.
Thx for sharing!
Tow load?
5000 pound max. My toad is right at 3k.
Leveling system?
Yes it has auto leveling.
In the future tell the price at the very beginning of your video,
What is the price
My price was 104k out the door.
Gas mileage?
I pull a vehicle behind it and drive 75 MPH. I average 8 mpg like that.
good !
Why does every RV that comes out have these racy stripe color designs!? why don't they just make a solid color, it will sell a lot more, you would be surprised how many people want a solid color vehicle Gray's, browns, black, different shades of blues & greens, these weird spiral tan and brown colors colors make me just want to paint it.
I agree. I did not look at several other models just because I thought the color schemes were awful
How long/wide are the bunks?
The bunk above the drivers seat is 86x52. The 2 mid bunks are 72x30
@@americanx8365 thank you!!