Who We Are
Hi! We’re Matt and Debi—aka Rolling with the Curves. This is our fourth camper after a Starcraft travel trailer, a Freedom Express, and a Keystone Laredo. We live the part-time RV life (Thursday–Sunday) and typically travel 6,000–7,000 miles a year across two trips. After four full seasons with our 2021 Alliance Paradigm 310RL, here’s our honest owner review—inside and out.
Exterior Tour & Storage
We start at the front with the Rotoflex pin box (factory), plus a handy cord caddy (gets a little rusty). The front cargo bay houses our batteries—two 100Ah units for 200Ah total—and the factory inverter.
On the “sun side,” we use Lippert auto-level, dual 30 lb propane tanks, and a drop-frame that yields a massive pass-through. Our Nautilus panel has a few convenience add-ons that make hookups faster. Storage is genuinely generous—we still carry things we rarely use.
Upgrades & Campsite Setup
- Slide toppers (dealer installed) to keep debris off the slides.
- SnapPads for stability on gravel and uneven surfaces.
- Thule bike rack (4-bike model; we usually haul 1–2).
- RAM digital rear camera wired along the ladder (we don’t climb it—rated 250 lbs and not worth risking the wall).
- Two exterior awnings for flexible shade at camp.
- Flush-mount keypad lock to avoid latch interference.
- Exterior water port for quick rinses after beach/lake days.
- Basement Starlink mount — quick deploy and stow.
Note on solid stairs: great stability, but at tight truck stops they may not deploy if someone parks too close. It happened once; we had to re-position the truck.
Issues We Fixed (and How)
Rear Wall Separation
We experienced rear wall separation and completed a DIY repair. It’s holding up well—hard to tell we were even in there. (We’ve got a full video tutorial in our channel.)
Suspension & Ride Height
We broke two leaf springs on the same wheel (different trips). That led to installing SumoSprings and re-evaluating hitch height. We were 8.5–9 inches above the bed rail; dropping to ~6.25–6.5 inches improved tow behavior significantly.
Propane Monitoring Realities
We tried external propane level sensors. For seasonal camping (week-on/week-off), they were easy to forget to reset—worked on travel days but not essential for us at base camp.
Interior Tour: Kitchen, Living, Bath, Bedroom
Kitchen & Lighting
We love the large island with a deep sink. Storage is plentiful with soft-close cabinets and three large drawers. The oven sees pizza duty; residential fridge + freezer ice maker works great. The pantry light triggers on open. Multiple lighting zones with dimmers let us set the mood.
“Taco Bar” Control Center
Three slides, two awnings, interior/exterior lighting, water pump, tank heaters, gas/electric heat—all managed here. Tank levels (black/gray/fresh) are easy to check.
Living Room Storage Wins
The fireplace is a giant drawer with bonus hidden storage behind—perfect for Matt’s fly-fishing gear. Flush-floor slides (no step-up box) are a favorite feature. Recliners have USB ports; the couch converts to a bed. We rotated the dinette to face the window for more room and better views. Shoe storage hides under the steps.
Windows & HVAC
360° windows and blackout blinds are fantastic (we don’t close them much at our seasonal site). Cooling comes from three A/C units (living, kitchen, bedroom). The fireplace adds quick morning heat without firing the furnace.
Bathroom
Small but functional. Drawers are shallow; deep cabinet is harder to reach for shorter arms. We like the glass shower doors (squeegee after showers). Ceiling fans auto-close in rain.
Bedroom
Comfortable king bed with under-bed storage and six dressers. Hidden compartments add sneaky storage. Closet has W/D prep on both sides; we use it for shelves and gear. We added barn-door latches to keep doors from flopping while traveling.
Why We Chose Alliance
Back around 2020, Debi followed the Alliance community and leadership (hi, Bill Martin!). The responsiveness impressed us before we ever signed. We loved the floor plan, windows, and the practical touches outside and in. Sitting in the recliners sealed it.
After-Warranty Support
Warranty is 12 months in the RV world, but our interactions after that period were still excellent. Quick phone support and timely emails helped us solve real problems on the road. Not every brand gets this right—credit where it’s due.
4-Season Verdict
After four seasons and thousands of miles, our Paradigm 310RL shows minimal interior wear and remains a rig we’d choose again. It’s not drama-free (no RV is—roads are rough), but with smart setup and a few upgrades, it’s been a solid, comfortable home for our part-time lifestyle.
Tank Care Tip: We use Liquified RV Toilet Treatment. Use code CURVES15 at checkout for savings.
Got questions? Drop them in the comments—tell us what rigs you’re comparing and what you want to see tested next.
Watch the Full Video
Video Chapters
- 00:00 Don’t buy an Alliance RV until you watch this
- 00:19 Meet Matt & Debi — Rolling with the Curves
- 00:25 Our RV journey: 4 campers later</