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.

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