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R.Shomo · 07-23-2009, 09:35 AM

I bought a 2007 Allegro Bay new, had a couple of warranty issues the dealer wasn't able to fix. The warranty was running out, I called and talked to Mr. Bob Tiffin about the fact my warranty period was about out and I wouldn't be able to bring in to the factory to fixed until well after it would be out of warranty (3-5 months). Mr Tiffin said they would worry about the actual time, just make an appointment and bring it when I could. Well it was 3-1/2 months past and true to his word Tiffin Motorhomes repaired everything no charge. Excellant Service.

RonK · 07-24-2009, 06:57 AM

We are currently at the FMCA Rally in Bowling Green, just ready to pull out after we get our coach weighted. Went looking at the Tiffin MH and ran into Mr Tiffin. What an interesting person to talk to and quite a gentleman, very unassuming!

Ron K

sgb · 08-22-2009, 08:42 PM

Agree with 69RoadRunner !
We tried to buy an Allegro Bus, because we live in Al.
But the floor plan we wanted was not available then. (2006).
We have been very happy with our 42.5" DP Mountain Aire.

Cruzer · 08-24-2009, 08:47 AM

When we had our 2003 Suncruiser 33V we determined that what we really wanted was a diesel pusher. Our local Itasca dealer was also a Newmar dealer and looking at Newmar told us that it was a higher quality RV. We had a good relationship with that dealer and he was only 5 minutes away so it was kind of a no-brainer.

In our process we had narrowed it down to being a 40' Dutch Star. We drove them, spec'd them until we were blue in the face, and researched everything to the point where we knew more about them than the salesman.

However, getting the perfect coach together never quite happened. There was always something out of place. Some options weren't available and some things came on them that we didn't like. We wound up paring down out exterior color and interior decor to the on we could best live with rather than one that really looked good to us. We actually started looking at a Mountain Aire to rectify some of this but the MADP was out of our price range and even the Dutch Star loaded with all the options was getting a bit high for us.

In the process we looked at a MADP at another dealership when travelling through Kentucky who also happened to have Tiffins. There we saw a 2004 Allegro Bus and really fell in love with it. All of the things that were missing in the Dutch Star just fell into place with the Allegro Bus. Furthermore we found that the Tiffins were a better value than the Newmars. You got more bang for the buck with Tiffin and even the dealer offered that advice to us.

Long story short - we bought a 2004 Allegro Bus from a dealer who was 2-1/2 hours away. It was a tough decision because we were walking away from a dealer who was 5 minutes way that treated us well. But, we were buying a coach, not a dealer, and the Dutch Star just never fell into place for us. We actually got a coach more in line with the Mountain Aire for less than the Dutch Star in price.

Again, these were personal choices. Other than the fact that you get more coach for the money from Tiffin, and the details better fit our desires, I don't feel that the Newmar was of lesser quality. Then again, I haven't owned a Newmar so I can't offer that from personal experience where others can. From what I could see they were both well built coaches from decent companies. That was in 2004-2005 though so if things have changes I can't comment on that.

If you are particularly fond of a certain model coach made by either of these manufacturers I'd say buy it because you won't go wrong.

DriVer · 08-26-2009, 06:42 PM

Mark, Thanks for taking the time to put down some thoughts!

EngineerMike · 08-26-2009, 06:54 PM

"Bob Tiffin...true to his word..."

I have heard that from everyone I've ever talked to who ever dealt personally w/Tiffin. Nice to have that kind of stand-up integrity in the motorhoming world.

WCVonderburg · 08-30-2009, 12:07 PM

As long as ol' Bob Tiffin is alive, the Tiffin service will be unmatched. He has lived up to every promise and one of the few major manufacturers still in business. Recently, he reimbursed me for $100 in new drawer guides I had to buy to replace all our original nylon plastic drawer guides to the new metal, roller bearing style. We've gotten on a first name basis with the service and parts managers and since we live in Alabama, it's a relatively short trip to Red Bay to have coach work done. I've also received free replacement for things like our inverter and wind shield replacement that was several years past warrenty. The only down side is they're so busy with service work, it often takes weeks to get in for service for an appointment, but they will gladly accomodate drop-ins to wait for a space in the camp sites.

ponyfan · 09-22-2009, 01:08 PM

I would call Tim McCaffery at Bankston Motors in Huntsville Al. They do like to deal 800 624 2899. I serched coast to coast and they had best deal by far.

Always-RVing · 09-22-2009, 02:01 PM

Tiffin over Newmar

tmspoon · 11-02-2009, 02:09 PM

We just purchased a 2009 42' QRH from Colton RV close to Buffalo, NY. I think we got a great deal on a left over 09'. They gave us 33.4% off and a fair trade for our old coach. Can't comment on their service yet but they are a full service dealer. They treated us right! Ask for Sara.

Keep on rolling,
Tom & Carole Spoon