We are in our fourth month with the Delta Travel Trailer. It seems like a good time to talk about what Alliance did right and where they could improve. At least with regards to the 294RK.

The Alliance Delta 294RK

I’m going to start by saying that on a satisfaction scale of 1–10, I’m at about an 8 for the Delta 294RK. I think that’s pretty good for a new travel trailer. HOWEVER — keep in mind I still have eight months remaining on my warranty.

Today, I thought I’d go through what Alliance did really well and where things were less than stellar. Keep in mind there are always going to be issues with a new rig.

So, let’s dig into it.

What Alliance Did Correctly

  • Azdel construction — one less thing to worry about
  • PEX plumbing
  • Solid-surface countertops
  • Really great interior design
  • Windows all the way around the trailer — a huge improvement over the GD Imagine
  • Slides are the Exact Slide system and a rack-and-pinion slide — much better alternatives to the Schwintek slide system
  • Storage — more than you could ever want
  • A great open floor plan
  • Decent-sized bathroom and bedroom
  • Dimmer on the living room light and sensible lighting throughout the trailer
  • It really seems like this trailer had a lot of thought put into it from a livability standpoint

I can’t think of anything they really missed from an amenity standpoint.

Where Alliance Fell Short

Some of these issues only apply to our unit, while others seem more widespread.

  • The factory cut the satellite wire for the outdoor TV in half, then taped it into the bundle with the rest of the wiring. This was fixed under warranty.
  • The Bastion tongue jack is, frankly, cheap. It could have come with a Lippert tongue jack with a rotating head. I suspect the price difference to Alliance would have been about $25. Any Ram owner who wants to lower their tailgate won’t be happy with the Bastion.
  • The roof leaves a lot to be desired — like most manufacturers.
  • The endless number of stickers in the trailer caused issues, not just for me but for other Delta owners as well.
  • The 7-way power cord is far too long. I had to make several loops under the A-frame and fasten it to the trailer. Alliance could easily remedy this during the wiring phase.
  • The pantry door cannot open completely due to the position of the slide. This makes accessing the power center and converter difficult if an issue arises.
  • The Furrion 12-volt refrigerator may be a short- and long-term concern. If power is lost while it’s turned off and then restored, it will likely restart without you knowing. That has happened to me. The long-term reliability of these 12-volt units is still somewhat unknown, and they don’t have the best track record.
  • The Delta has three outdoor shower hookups. It’s hard to imagine why anyone would need three, and it makes winterizing more complicated. In addition, the port fittings are very cheap. I would recommend a single, higher-quality connection.
  • The countertop backsplash not being properly glued to the wall is a common complaint, and we experienced it as well.
  • Bad toilet seal — not a big deal.
  • The dump handles should be much stronger. They are probably the flimsiest we’ve ever had, although they do work.

Lastly, I want to give a shout-out to Tim, probably the best RV technician I’ve ever dealt with at a dealership. As you can imagine, I don’t trust many people with my trailers, but Tim is the exception. He’s just as concerned about getting things right as I am, and that’s a rarity.