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07-29-2014, 05:59 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
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We are new owners....
After months (maybe years) of study, meditation, arbitration and agonization, we are making the leap into the world of RV'ing. We will pick up our new 2014 Tiffin Allegro 31sa this Friday and are excited to get started seeing the good ole' USA!!
I asked many questions of the salesman....he was good but did not have some of the answers. The coach has, per the literature and the salesman,2 six-volt batteries under the step. It also has the residential fridge, nice but a power hog no doubt. We dream of dry camping in the vast Wild West but I am afraid we might have to run the gennie perpetually or at least often just to keep food safe. Do any of you knowledgable folks have experience adding additional batteries and, if so, where did you locate them? I assume that would reduce one's need to run the gennie?
Any other quick tips are appreciated. We have zero adult-life camping experience but we LOVE to travel and hate to fly! Now retired, the wanderlust has become even stronger. No doubt I will return here often with rookie questions....
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07-29-2014, 06:08 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club Texas Boomers Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Baytown, TX.
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Congratulations, The regular LP/Elec ref comes with 2 batteries, the RR ref should have more batteries, I just can't find it in the info.
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07-29-2014, 06:53 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: When we stop!
Posts: 592
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TiffinRVNetwork
This is the Tiffin owners net work. There is also one on IRV
Also the Tiffin help line number well be in your new paperwork
Enjoy your new freedom 
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 Getting ready to hit the road, But still getting answers. So thanks for the help! 2006 Winnebago Sightseer 29R Ford F53. Roadmaster Eagle 8000. 2001 Ford F150 7700 4x4. Still shopping for toad brakes. FMCA F286179
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07-30-2014, 06:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Madison, MS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JOHNBJR53
After months (maybe years) of study, meditation, arbitration and agonization, we are making the leap into the world of RV'ing. We will pick up our new 2014 Tiffin Allegro 31sa this Friday and are excited to get started seeing the good ole' USA!!
I asked many questions of the salesman....he was good but did not have some of the answers. The coach has, per the literature and the salesman,2 six-volt batteries under the step. It also has the residential fridge, nice but a power hog no doubt. We dream of dry camping in the vast Wild West but I am afraid we might have to run the gennie perpetually or at least often just to keep food safe. Do any of you knowledgable folks have experience adding additional batteries and, if so, where did you locate them? I assume that would reduce one's need to run the gennie?
Any other quick tips are appreciated. We have zero adult-life camping experience but we LOVE to travel and hate to fly! Now retired, the wanderlust has become even stronger. No doubt I will return here often with rookie questions....
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I seriously doubt that Tiffin would install a 120V ONLY residential refer without also adding the additional batteries and inverter required to power it. If they didn't, then you will have a much bigger problem than just finding a place for adding batteries, because you'll also need an inverter and wiring to the refer.
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07-30-2014, 06:04 AM
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Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Wherever the rig is parked
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07-30-2014, 07:57 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 75
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I picked up my new Allegro 31SA last week. I also have the RR fridge, if you unscrew the step hold downs, the batteries are under there. I have 4, I don't think you need more, the engine alt. will charge them when running. Have fun.
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07-30-2014, 08:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Johnstown, PA USA
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Congrats to you....
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07-30-2014, 08:27 AM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Glad to have you here with us. Happy Trails!!
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2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
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07-30-2014, 09:27 AM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Posts: 4,040
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Do join the Tiffin RV Network as you will find a bunch of dedicated owners waiting to help you with your questions.
With a residential refrigerator (smart move, BTW) you have 4 house batteries and an inverter. Learn all about the inverter when you pick up your coach. Your refrigerator is not a power hog and most modern refrigerators are not. However, you do need to keep your batteries charged. Running your generator daily will be a requirement if you are not driving or don't have access to power.
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2017 Winnebago Navion 24V (Sold)
2014 Tiffin Phaeton 36GH (Sold)
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07-30-2014, 11:24 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 58
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We have an RR and it has a separate inverter and batteries. Has worked great for us, but we rarely dry camp.
Bob & Nancy M
2014 Tiffin Phaeton 40 QBH
2014 GMC Acadia toad w/ Blue Ox & Patriot brake
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07-31-2014, 05:48 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 13
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Many thanks to those who offered congratulations and/or info. I called Tiffin directly and spoke with a lovely and knowledgable gent who did confirm that there are four batteries, located under the steps along with an upgraded inverter/converter combo to support the additional needs of the residential reefer. So we shall see how long we can dry camp from full charge until we need to run the generator. And we are spending the first night or two on the dealers lot...just in case something else arises to befuddle us  Thanks again!
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07-31-2014, 06:06 AM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 154
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2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited ,Blue Ox Tow Bar, RVI 2 Brake, Tiger Trek, Safe-T-Plus
FMCA - Good Sam - Tiffin Allegro Club
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07-31-2014, 06:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Paoli, IN
Posts: 1,078
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Congrats on your new coach!
I hope we get to see pics soon. 
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Karen & Gary Glamping is not for the faint of heart!
traveling in a 2011 Ventana 3433!
Looking for our next adventure!
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