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Originally Posted by Spark1
I have a 2009 Phaeton QTH and we have been pleased with it. I am considering upgrading to a 2013-2016 RV. I’ve always thought of myself as a Tiffin guy. I am considering other brands because I can no longer get factory service because my coach is 10 years old. I know Tiffin is selling a lot of RV’s but they are also generating a lot of revenue. Tiffin is the only manufacturer that I am aware of that has this policy. I plan to start my search soon. I am considering Newmar, American coach and Entegra. I don’t have them ranked. Any feedback on the brands mentioned will be helpful. Thanks!
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We have 2016 AC Tradition (current Dream is rough equivalent).
When we looked in 2016 we found Tiffin wanting on things(not least of which was factory location), Newmar good over all, Entegra a question mark with ownership change and problems with nearest dealer, and AC good overall.
Now actual experience with our coach:
Most problems fixed under warranty even some that they found and were hidden. Did have a problem we wound up paying for and that was seat material replacement. A few times I have been VERY glad for the bridge chassis. Roads are worse than I had realized and some parks bad also.
Talking to people with different makes I have not found any that are problem free all the time when new. Service is or should be a major item in your decision. Wife liked finishes on AC best and Newmar a distant 2nd. Hated Entegra and disliked Tiffin. Understand that was a style choice not a quality choice on her part. We live in Central IN so again Tiffin was moved down as 1 day to factory is a lot more than 90min. Had we lived in AL I am sure Tiffin would have moved up a lot.
Do note I can not speak for Fleetwood etc. as we really did not look at them much.
I have not really talked to anyone very upset with Tiffin. I have at least read of folks very upset with AC, Newmar, and Entegra. Still most are happy with all four.
Tom