Tiffin breeze

[leonabp]

Has anyone out there purchased the new tiffin breeze yet? Or test drove one on the highway? How does it handle with wind on the road? Fuel usage?
Or how about the tiffin red? Would appreciate your comments on both coaches........

[DriVer]

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Originally Posted by leonabp Has anyone out there purchased the new Tiffin breeze yet? ... Or how about the Tiffin red?

Both vehicles are going to be at different ends of the RV spectrum. One being light weight and front engine powered weekender and the other being more conventional and rear engine powered extended stay camper. You have to determine your need 1st and then go with the product that meets that need.

[Cruzer]

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Originally Posted by DriVer Both vehicles are going to be at different ends of the RV spectrum. One being light weight and front engine powered weekender and the other being more conventional and rear engine powered extended stay camper. You have to determine your need 1st and then go with the product that meets that need.

Not true. Both coaches are rear engined diesel pushers with rear radiators, full air-ride suspension, and air brakes. I've driven the Allegro RED 36QSA when it first came out. It was on a Freightliner chassis with drum brakes and a Cummins ISB engine. I posted a brief review of it at RVcruzer.com - 2009 Allegro RED 36QSA Review

I just drove the Breeze 28BR two days ago. It uses a Powerglide chassis with air disc brakes and a 215 HP Maxxforce 7 engine. I did an article for RV Magazine so unfortunately I won't be putting this one on my persional website.

I can say that the Breeze handles very well. The Powerglide chassis puts plenty of weight on the front axle and the tail overhang did not affect the handliong. Generally a shorter wheelbase coach will have more of a tendancy to wander and be affected by cross winds. But, what's more important is where the manufacturer places the weight and distributes it on the chassis. The Breeze scores an A+ in that area. While performing some slalom like S curves the tail snapped right into place and I didn't have the tail wagging the dog effect that I've experienced on other coaches in the sub 35' range.

Yet, they are different. The Breeze is lower, narrower, and lighter. I didn't have the chance to calculate fuel mileage but it is purported to be in the 13-16 MPG range. Because it's smaller, the 215 HP/560 ft-lb torque Maxxforce engine handles the task quite nicely. On the other hand, it is smaller so you'll have less storage area. The pass through basement storage is shorter in height due to the lowered coach. But it still retains 77 cu ft of storage space and a 78" interior ceiling height. There is not a full length wardrobe in thebedroom, only dual shirt closets, so if you travel with more formal attire versus tee shirts the Breeze may not be for you. In that case the Allegro RED is available in 34', 36', and 38' lengths. You'll have more room but the coach will be larger, heavier and you won't get the same fuel economy. However, performance is similar between them. You'll also need to use DEF with the Cummins powered RED whereas the Maxxforce engine in the Breeze does not require it due to it's EGR approach to the 2010 EPA emissions requirements.

[redbayjojo]

Both the Breeze and the RED are rear engine diesel. The Breeze uses the Navistar Maxforce diesel and the RED use the 340 HP cummings diesel. I have had the opportunity to see both and both are very good coaches.

[redbayjojo]

I was in the new 32' Breeze this afternoon and this is a great floorplan. It addresses the need of additional closet space. You gain a large double door closet with plenty of storage space. You also pick up a linen closet and a pantry. I was very impressed with the layout and the user friendleness of this coach. I think it will be a winner just like the 28".







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