Any Tiffin owners...

[wagon217]

Have read posts from many who have other manufacturered motor homes. Guessing that I am not the only Tiffin product owner.

2007 Phaeton 40' QDH model, towing a 2002 Jeep Liberty.

Let me know about yours. :)

[lindaann]

We are in the process this week of purchasing a 2008 Phaeton QSH 40'. Sounds like what you own. I'm a little nervous, but we really like the layout and my husband is very happy with the "mechanics" and HP, etc.

From what you wrote, I assume you are happy with yours. We did a lot of research before deciding and didn't hear anything bad about Tiffin. Also, we are not too far from Red Bay, AL.

This is my first post on this forum. Hope I do it right!

[nomadgirl]

We just purchased a 2008 Phaeton (the 36 footer). So far we love it. We chose Tiffin because of all the great stories about Tiffin. I had been on Rv.net and so many people who had a Tiffin and some who didnt said "Tiffin" was a great choice. This is an older article but very interesting. I have even talked to a few Tiffin owners recently at a campsite in Yuma and they all had great stories about the after purchase service (especially if you have had problems with your dealer, this comes in handy).

http://www.fmca.com/fmc2005/octmag/coachfeature.asp

[happyhouseless]

We bought a new Phaeton 40 ft in 2004 and have really enjoyed it. We would not purchase any other brand. We are "full-timers" and have lived in our Phaeton since we bought it. We researched for a year and a half to find the right RV and we are glad we did. Tiffin gives great customer service. We have been to the factory two times for warranty work (minor) and one time to have our hot water heater replaced. The employees are very customer service orientated and the company really stands behind their product.

WE chose our Phaeton due to several reasons: The customer service mentioned above, the reliability of Tiffin coaches, the amount of storage space, the testimonies of other Tiffin owners, the floorplan, etc. We have not been disappointed.

Wishing you the best with your new Phaeton, they are beautiful!!

[wagon217]

Congrats on your purchase. Many owners make trips to Red Bay for service work. I heard about this cult from other Tiffin owners. I have been there twice. If you have issues its the place to go. I have been there twice. Make a list of what you have questions about or issues you want them to address. Nobody knows that coach better than Tiffin.

Happy Motoring!

Mike and Kathy
Lake Mary, Florida
2007 QSH 40'
2002 Jeep Liberty in tow
Maxie the wonder dog

[larbro]

I am a Tiffin owner, 98 Allegro Bus. I'm a fulltimer, been in my coach for the last 5 years. I am solo, so I have as much room as I need and then some. I have been to Red Bay twice, and am amazed at the attention paid to us, the customers. Bob Tiffin has one of the most customer friendly company's I've come across. If he is there, his door is always open, and he will give you his undivided attention for a genuine concern.
A lot of his stantdard equipment are options in other lines. I have been more than satified with my coach and will look at Tiffin first for my next coach.
As they say, I am "roughing it smoothly"

larbro

[carden]

we have a 06 allegro bay and truly love it :)

[ernie888]

We purchased a 2000 Allergro new and got all the bugs out thanks to Bob Tiffin and there staff in Red Bay, Al. We still enjoying our coach and hope one day to upgrade to the Phaten.

Ernie

[teacherspet]

'06 Phaeton 40 QSH here.

31,000 miles in it fulltiming since 12/16/05.

Still love the coach, the folks at Red Bay are great.

BTW

We saw Rod and Marsha, Allegro Campground managers at the Ocala flea Market this past Saturday. Tiffin still going strong.

[nomadgirl]

Is anyone here also on TiffinRvNetwork.com? :)

[wagon217]

Absolutely! ... I am and I recognize one other from the forum.

[wagon217]

YES Nomadgirl... counting you I recognize two others from that forum:) .

[stever]

2008 Allegro Bus. 2001 Acura MDX toad. I am also a Tiffin Network member.

I don't get here very often but had to reply to this thread.

We got our Bus last June when we sold our previous MH back to the factory (different company) due to major quality defects and very bad customer service. We had a number of trips already planned where we had to have a motorhome so we had to pick one fast. I did some research and we talked with a lot of Class A owners so we had some idea of what we wanted and what we could afford.

The main items for us were Customer Service, a quality coach, reasonable price (good value), respected name in the business and customer input. We also wanted a dealer close to us that was not too HUGE to service us in a timely manner. We found it all 15 miles away. They had our coach on the lot and we spent hours going through it and driving it. After we visited other dealers and drove other brands we went back and told the dealer. "I have only one more issue to resolve....can I get this beast in my driveway?" Five minutes later I was driving to my house with the saleman next to me. Once at my house he got out and laid out a plan to get the Bus in my driveway...no easy task with mailboxes, trees, and a narrow road to deal with.

I did and we bought the coach the same day.

We have been through 24 states and over 10,000 miles since then. We don't FT and won't as DW is not able to leave the brick n stick house for more than a couple months at a time.

We have had our share of problems with the coach but all have been repaired or replaced at no cost to us. So far so good. We plan on keeping this for many years to come and will be taking frequent long trips (>2000) one way several times a year and this coach is built for the road. (Now that we got the steering wandering fixed.)

[wagon217]

Great to hear from you Steve... thanks for the post. Looking forward to meeting more Tiffin owners on the highways and byways as we "Tour de Country" :)

[teacherspet]

Yep, same ID on TiffinRVNetwork

[stever]

Forgot to mention my username on Tiffen Network is StevenDonna. SteveR was already taken.

[wagon217]

Now that we have found a few Tiffin owners, where is everyone from?

There is a group of folks who use the campfire chat. Generally a morning coffee group and then again in the evenings.

Central Florida near Orlando
Lake Mary, Fl. here

[pasco1215]

2007 Allegro Bus 40QSP. Also, frequently check the tiffin network, open roads forum, and escapees discussion.

[jsmart62]

January this year we traded on a 2008 42' Phaeton after Sheila saw her friend's new one a year ago. She fell in love with the higher ceiling and all that cupboard space. I did a lot of research as well and have heard nothing but good things about Tiffin. Wasn't aware of the Tiffin network so will join it. We have been full timers since Aug 2006 and our address is the Good Sam Mail Fwd in Pensacola Fl. We want to see everywhere in Canada and U.S. so our lives are busy. Lately I choke at the price of diesel but Sheila reminds me that it is just part of the lifestyle we've chosen so get over it. We spend the summers in Ontario with the grandkids and we see them on the webcam all winter. I gotta admit, life can't get much better than this. Our licence plate of the front is the Canadian and American flags (as we have dual citizenship) and our names, John and Sheila. You'll know us when you see us!

[bferderer]

I am 38' Phaeton owner and have really enjoyed it. I also am on the TiffinRvNetwork.com as BobF. I find that site very helpful. I am just exploring this one.
Bob

[wagon217]

Great to here from you folks. Yes the other forum is most helpful. I am fortunate that one of the admins. there is also a retired firefighter. We know each other and worked for neighboring agencies.

[w1wlh]

Have read posts from many who have other manufacturered motor homes. Guessing that I am not the only Tiffin product owner.

2007 Phaeton 40' QSH model, towing a 2002 Jeep Liberty.

Let me know about yours. :)
2005, Allegro Bay, 37'QDB, 8.1L Gas Engine on Workhorse Custom Chassis, full-timer. Love the coach and have installed Banks Performance package to improve fuel mileage. I now get 8.5 mpg, that's an improvement of 1.5 more miles per gallon if I drive 60mph and below. I tow a 2006 Saturn VUE.

Bill

[wagon217]

Great to here from you w1wlh. On a recent trip with my motor home I averaged 8.5 MPG. Running about 65 mph on Interstate on relatively flat terrain here in Florida.

[wagon217]

FYI...the first 2009 Phaeton has rolled off the production line in Red Bay. An impressive unit with many new changes. Seems standard equipment include a ceiling fan in bedroom and they got rid of those troublesome day/night shades.:)

[bgslp04]

Greg & I bought our 2008 Tiffin Phaeton QSH in July, 2007. Love it! We are first time Rvers and sold our home, bought the motorhome and are fulltime. Never have regreted it for a minute.

[wagon217]

Great to hear from you bgslp04, am sure you will have many enjoyable miles ahead of you.

[afret75]

Workhorse suggest that I should come over here and see what was what.

Don't have no high powered coach, just a 05 32BA but for us, it get's the job done. Been a Tiffin owner since about 90 or 91 when we bought our first unit-----a used 1986/28 foot Allegro with a 454 Chev engine. Now on our third Allegro. Have no plans to upgrade to anything else.

Now, guess I'll just "lurch in the bushes" for a while to see what's going on.

AFRET75

[holle199]

Hi we have a 2006 Allegro Bay and are in Red Bay right now getting a bunch of warranty work done and a few extras.
Jim

[wagon217]

Hi holle and afret, glad to hear from you folks.

holle many folks that I have met or chatted with enjoy the experience of Red Bay and the campground. I hope you have a good visit and all of your issues are addressed.

We are presently in Az. When we return east I expect to make a stop in Red Bay.

[bugs53]

holle199
can you post some pictures of the campground in Redbay. We are going there for a plant tour in June and wonder what the place looks like. I will forard my e-mail if that would help.

[searchingchef]

Hi
We are new to this space. We have a 2002 Allegro Allegro. Love it. We went to a Tiffin La Mesa Rally in Tucson, Arizona in March of 2008. Had a great time and met some wonderful people. Coming home our brakes locked up and our home is still in the shop. No one seems to know how to unlock them. Hopefully we will be back in business by the end of May. I have to go to Tucson again and would rather take my Home than a greydog.
From: searchingchef

[wagon217]

Welcome to the forum searchingchef, am sorry to hear about your brake problem. I may suggest that you contact the manufacturer of your chassis. They may be able to give you some suggestions on whats happening with your brakes.

Good Luck!

[afret75]

Hey Wagon 217: Caught your comment about knowing a retired firefighter.

Quote: "----I am fortunate that one of the admins there is also a retired firefighter. We know each other and worked for neighboring agencies."

Got to wondering if that be that feller who retired about two months ago down in the Birmingham area? Met him first time back in 03 at the Nashville Rally.

Oh yes, I've been a part of TiffinRVnetwork since 11/03. Known over there as Marty2. Changed ID when I came over here for some unknown reason that is lost on me now.:confused:

Marty

[bugs53]

Good to hear from Afret glad to know that was you all this time.

[bugs53]

Searchingchef, I hope those brakes are o,k, don't want anything to happen to before we get to share a campfire.

[wagon217]

Anyone visited Red Bay lately? We had some minor damage repaired in body shop and had the Diamond Shield added to the motor home. Seems that the film that was installed didn't help much!

Always interested in talking to the folks in the Allegro Camp Ground.

[davebuck]

Just joined, We have a 2006 Allegro 35TSA, our fourth Allegro. Looking forward to finding out new things about camping and motorhomes.:)

[wagon217]

Great to hear from you Dave and welcome aboard! :)

Share your travels with us.

[hebbster]

Hi All,

We are new to this site and the proud owners of a 2008 40' Phaeton QSH. We are also on the TiffinRV network.

Ron & Rae:cool:

[wagon217]

Great to hear from you hebbster! Many folks visiting here are on the tiffinrvnetwork, what a great site to compare notes about our Tiffins. :)

[j3villanueva]

i am looking to buy pheaton 3 to 5yr old

please pm me

[1stsgt]

j3,

I've attempted tp PM you with info on a used Pheaton for sale by private owner but you are not set to recieve PM. If your interested let me know and I will be glad to give more details.

1stSgt

[toma1]

Is anyone here also on TiffinRvNetwork.com? :)


Yup. Tom A. there. Just joined here and taking 1st look around.

[wagon217]

Many who have posted here are on tiffinrvnetwork. Some with the same nick, some not. But for me I use the same nick. :)

[tewing]

We just purchased a 2009 Allegro Bay. We had a Fleetwood Southwind as our first MH. We were not happy with the quality of the Fleetwood.
We have been looking to get into another MH since we are full timers. We attended the Hershey PA RV show this past week end and found just what we were looking for. I was very impressed with the product and the people who sold it to us. An added bonus was meeting Bob Tiffin in person.

[wagon217]

Hello tewing, great choice on your selection. I've to have met Bob Tiffin and have his business card in my wallet.

If you make it to Florida drop me a note.

[wagon217]

Just wondering where you get your warranty repairs done. We have made three trips to Red Bay Al. for warranty work. Locally have had minor repairs done where we purchased the rig and was not impressed with Lazydays.

Am scheduled to get some paint work, and window replacement at another shop. Thought I would try out Suncoast RV in Cocoa, Fl.

[afret75]

Wagon, if this be warrenty work and you don't like Lazy Day, call Bob Tiffin and see if he'll authorize having the work done where you would like to go. I understand he's been pretty good about letting owners go get things done at other place's.

Marty

[wagon217]

Afret75, Tiffin recommended Suncoast to me when I talked to them about my paint issue. There is a La Masa dealership close to me but they will not work on what they didn't sell. I did not get a warm greeting from them when I visited there.

Mike

[vidcity]

We bought a new 08 40' Allegro Bus last January.

During the summer we took it on a 'test run' from Florida (our home base) to western Canada, Washington & Oregon. On the way home we stopped off at the Tiffin plant with a long list of extremely minor items that needed to be repaired. We had to wait a while because we didn't have an appointment but once they got us in they were tremendous. They fixed our problems and even found some that we weren't aware of and fixed them too. They couldn't be any better and it's true that Bob Tiffin's office door is always open and he loves to talk to owners of his coaches.

I will never buy another brand!

[wagon217]

Great to hear from you vidcity! I met Bob my last trip to Red Bay, had an interesting conversation with him. There was some talk last year of Tiffin opening a service center maybe in the Jacksonville area. Got that information from camp host there. That's probably on hold for now though.

It's hard to get an appointment for service but if you are willing to wait, at the Allegro campground they will get you in for quick service. My experience with the service tecs in Red Bay is much like yours. We are happy that we selected our rig. Now just needs to warm up some here in Fl. :)

[flang418]

We are from Port Charlotte, Fl. Bought our 2007 Allegro bus Nov. 1st. and have only been out three times so far. But we are planning a trip to Alabama as soon as it warms up up there.

[wagon217]

Great choice! What model did you choose? Our next big trip planned is to Utah in mid April. Good to hear from you:)

[wagon217]

We are doing out part to keep America working. We've moved up to an Allegro Bus 2009 43 QRP. Our Phaeton was sold in like two days!

[mo21012]

We are sticking with our Freddy Fleetwood for the time being, but did see some good looking Tiffin rigs at the last couple of RV shows we have been to. Tiffin might be on the short list if/when we decide it's time to trade Freddy in.

[priscilla]

We own what some people would call a Vintage 1994 Allegro Bay.

[wagon217]

We own what some people would call a Vintage 1994 Allegro Bay.

I would refer to it as a classic coach...good to hear from you priscilla.

[priscilla]

We own what we proudly call a classic 1994 Allegro Bay.
Thanks for the welcome. Glad to be here.

[wagon217]

Wonder if anyone has one of the new Open Road REDs or a new Breeze model from Tiffin.