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Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-01-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,158
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Ok, just remembered I posted here as well. ...

Ok, just remembered I posted here as well. Again, plenty of details and pictures:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f84/2014-tiffin-494646.html

And some added info here:
...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-01-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,158
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Here you go; details and pictures on a TRVN...

Here you go; details and pictures on a TRVN thread:

A Part of the TiffinRVNetwork - Login (https://www.tiffinrvnetwork.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=119&t=112054)
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-27-2020, 08:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,306
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Assuming your 32SA is on the 24k/30k chassis, it...

Assuming your 32SA is on the 24k/30k chassis, it the same as my 31SA but a foot longer behind the rear axle and my guess that foot adds about 350#s to the very back of the coach; the 32SA has a 55%...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-22-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,096
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Some more for you to digest.... ;) Here’s a...

Some more for you to digest.... ;)

Here’s a relatively recent thread on F53 handling.
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f23/f53-handling-problems-483756.html


In post #16, I reference this...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-22-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,096
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Some of the specs I found for the models the OP...

Some of the specs I found for the models the OP has asked about, which both relate to the V10 F53 chassis (not the new V8, if that would change anything). More details and why these are important to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-22-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,096
Posted By Betr2Trvl
You might find info in this recent thread that is...

You might find info in this recent thread that is helpful. The specific models discussed are different, but it will give you some ideas of what to compare that may not be obvious.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-14-2020, 04:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,666
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Both of these recent threads are directly...

Both of these recent threads are directly relevant to the OPs question
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f42/how-difficult-to-get-to-highlands-nc-495925.html

This is referenced in my 3rd post in the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-11-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,215
Posted By Betr2Trvl
From above The other picture shows where the...

From above
The other picture shows where the top frame is supported on the “outside” of the step well (the front door is the top right corner of the picture).

That should read
.......the front...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-11-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,215
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Here are a couple more pictures. The 2 red...

Here are a couple more pictures.

The 2 red circles are where the screws are that secure the top plate in the battery well. They are also on the other side in the same relative location.

The...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-11-2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,215
Posted By Betr2Trvl
See my post in this thread. Good news, you don’t...

See my post in this thread. Good news, you don’t have to rip the steps completely apart, but the top frame does have to come out. It’s a pain (enough of a pain to end up with 8 stitches in my thumb...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-11-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,178
Posted By Betr2Trvl
As a side thought, we’ve been to many RV parks...

As a side thought, we’ve been to many RV parks that only allow RVIA certified RVs to stay.

Yes, it is aimed directly at keeping out DIY bus / school bus conversions, box trucks, cargo trailers /...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-11-2020, 06:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,376
Posted By Betr2Trvl
The routes I’ve suggested to drive or not to...

The routes I’ve suggested to drive or not to drive, have absolutely nothing to do with having a gas or diesel coach. In fact, the bigger the coach / RV the more difficult the drive is on the non...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-10-2020, 06:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,376
Posted By Betr2Trvl
It occurred to me last night, that you also have...

It occurred to me last night, that you also have another option which actually may be preferable.

I75-I40 which takes you over the Smokies; pick up US74 near Waynesville; to US23 in Sylva which...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-09-2020, 06:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,376
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Getting to Highlands in a larger RV / mortorhome...

Getting to Highlands in a larger RV / mortorhome in particular isn’t going to be any fun. It’s not that you can’t by any means, it’s just that the roadways are narrow, lack of shoulders and...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-03-2020, 04:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,649
Posted By Betr2Trvl
I just put in the 88 in those places and not...

I just put in the 88 in those places and not worry about it. :whistling:

Life does need to be made complicated for the sake of making it complicated.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-01-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,082
Posted By Betr2Trvl
I just replaced my 4-6V house batteries on my ‘15...

I just replaced my 4-6V house batteries on my ‘15 Tiffin gasser (built in Feb. 2015) with a residential fridge. I knew sooner than later they would need to be, so I thought I might as well do it...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-29-2020, 05:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,514
Posted By Betr2Trvl
I think the reality is, that for most of the...

I think the reality is, that for most of the “recent” Tiffin gassers, until you see the weight stickers on a specific coach, it’s a guess at best to what weight rating a model may have.

I just...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-27-2020, 03:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,514
Posted By Betr2Trvl
I think you mean it is / was available on the...

I think you mean it is / was available on the 22/26k and the 24/30k chassis. The 31/32SA on the 24k/30k having very good / excellent carry capacity for a gasser....... even better than some...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-27-2020, 05:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 559
Posted By Betr2Trvl
The easy way, is to just take I90 to Missoula,...

The easy way, is to just take I90 to Missoula, then US93 north to Kalispell then pick up US2.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-27-2020, 05:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 616
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Not that I’m aware of......... I usually just...

Not that I’m aware of......... I usually just turn the fireplace to take the morning chill out.

Or, if it’s that cold, I’ll just set the thermostat to furnace as it quickly warms things up,...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 06-26-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,997
Posted By Betr2Trvl
I’ve got a few more thoughts but those will come...

I’ve got a few more thoughts but those will come later, but I just across this pic that seemed appropriate for the current conversation. It’s not just horsepower....:whistling: and contrary to an...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-24-2020, 03:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,560
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Look in the bay below the front diving board. ...

Look in the bay below the front diving board. Probably the hydraulic bay in your coach.

Sorry if I wasn’t clear.

The outlet for my slide was behind the cover the arrow points to.
Forum: Just Conversation 06-24-2020, 05:39 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 33,057
Posted By Betr2Trvl
You’ve kinda recreated a modern version of a mid...

You’ve kinda recreated a modern version of a mid 60s Hemi Plymouth Belvedere, one of most “stealth” cars of all time in my book. :thumb:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-24-2020, 05:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,666
Posted By Betr2Trvl
You might find info in this recent thread that is...

You might find info in this recent thread that is helpful.

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/class-a-construction-value-quality-comparisons-492444.html

My post #15 (long) is an edited version of...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 06-23-2020, 07:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,997
Posted By Betr2Trvl
I’ve got a feeling we may have crossed paths and...

I’ve got a feeling we may have crossed paths and / or have a few common friends / acquaintances...... Have you done the Peachstate PCA Club Race?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-23-2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,130
Posted By Betr2Trvl
In addition to what has already been noted, when...

In addition to what has already been noted, when I can see the pump in my rear camera, I’m in the right position......
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 06-23-2020, 06:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,997
Posted By Betr2Trvl
First, don’t even think about getting rid of the...

First, don’t even think about getting rid of the LT1.

Second, don’t even think about starting DEs in a Z06 much less a Z51, unless you just want to drive on a track for the sake of driving on a...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-21-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,538
Posted By Betr2Trvl
We drove US191 from I80 to Vernal late last...

We drove US191 from I80 to Vernal late last summer in our Tiffin gasser, and it’s certainly not a cakewalk by any means if you don’t like / lack the confidence to drive steep grades and switchbacks. ...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-19-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,560
Posted By Betr2Trvl
I’m never fond of folks throwing ideas out that...

I’m never fond of folks throwing ideas out that are not much more than guesses, but I’ll give you a fairly easy one to check for the slide power situation (and it may or may not be independent of...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-19-2020, 04:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,902
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Drove up PP in 2016 in our Cherokee, and by then...

Drove up PP in 2016 in our Cherokee, and by then the road was paved all the way to the top.

On the west side of Galcier in 2016 as well, but took a bus up GTTSR to Loagan Pass. Last year on the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-18-2020, 06:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,434
Posted By Betr2Trvl
This is just a clean up of typos and some minor...

This is just a clean up of typos and some minor editing for clarity of my previous post:


Ok, here it goes. I’ll try to stick to mostly factual data that pertains to “recent” V10 F53 gas coaches...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,739
Posted By Betr2Trvl
This current thread is also directly relevant to...

This current thread is also directly relevant to the OPs questions, including some specific considerations and data that may well be helpful, including some specifically related to the Tiffin 36LA...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,434
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Go back and see what I’ve added and edited since,...

Go back and see what I’ve added and edited since, so hopefully it’s all helpful. But, sorry I’ll leave the rest of the comparisons to you, and you at least have a starting point for others. ;).
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,434
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Ok, here it goes. I’ll try to stick to mostly...

Ok, here it goes. I’ll try to stick to mostly factual data that pertains to “recent” V10 F53 gas coaches on 22k GVWR / 26k GCWR, 24k/30k, and 26k/30k chassis, while throwing in a few observations...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-14-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,519
Posted By Betr2Trvl
I have a 10’ and a 15’ Rhino with the “newer”...

I have a 10’ and a 15’ Rhino with the “newer” molded fittings which are so much better than the older “screw on” fittings..... also good to have a few extra O ring seals on hand too.

Also...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 06-13-2020, 04:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By Betr2Trvl
According to the current Thor Fourwinds on line...

According to the current Thor Fourwinds on line build options, you could have Gelcoat only, partial paint, or full paint, so a picture of your RV and exactly what you are looking at would go a long...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-12-2020, 08:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,758
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Tiffin Breeze..... Overall Height with Roof...

Tiffin Breeze.....

Overall Height with Roof Air (maximum): 11' 8"

But with that comes that they feel small inside (IMHO). And check the cargo capacity and GCWR / tow limits as well, as the ones...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-12-2020, 06:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,244
Posted By Betr2Trvl
A few other considerations: If the site is...

A few other considerations:

If the site is angled to the left, your passenger side / awning side / patio side faces away from your neighbor’’s utility / sewer hook ups. And you have a more open...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 06-11-2020, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By Betr2Trvl
I don’t know why I’m going to jump in on this,...

I don’t know why I’m going to jump in on this, but I just happened to see this thread.

Before you do anything...... I’d strongly suggest posting a picture of your RV and show exactly what you...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-11-2020, 05:34 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 79,367
Posted By Betr2Trvl
I had been trying to get a hold of someone at...

I had been trying to get a hold of someone at Flexsteel in the last month to get new arms or just arm covers for my captains chairs (only one arm was showing wear, but I figured I might as well get 2...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-10-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,560
Posted By Betr2Trvl
With the city water / water pump off, turn a...

With the city water / water pump off, turn a faucet on inside (or the external shower) to release pressure in the system, and I bet it will come off easily! And don’t over tighten it when you put it...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-10-2020, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,506
Posted By Betr2Trvl
I’ll throw another alternative route into the...

I’ll throw another alternative route into the mix....... the route from Butte to West Yellowstone is one I got from another member here back in 2016 when we traveled from West Glacier to West...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-10-2020, 05:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,401
Posted By Betr2Trvl
A couple notes on Mesa Verde NP from our trip...

A couple notes on Mesa Verde NP from our trip summer 2018.

We stayed at the Mesa Verde RV Resort (for 5 or 6 nights I believe) which is on US160 about a mile east of the park entrance. We had the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-08-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,246
Posted By Betr2Trvl
I fish the loops through 2 holes, or have also...

I fish the loops through 2 holes, or have also run them around the tire. Then connect the loop ends and the tie down with the carabiner. If you look closely at the first picture, it’s a bit...
Forum: Just Conversation 06-07-2020, 05:29 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 33,057
Posted By Betr2Trvl
On the track at Road Atlanta, and the on concours...

On the track at Road Atlanta, and the on concours field in Hilton Head.

It was a great car, that I had a lot of fun with over 8 years, and made some great friends along the way as well. A few...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-07-2020, 05:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,069
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Our Mini Max. It sits on a 3/4” piece of...

Our Mini Max. It sits on a 3/4” piece of plywood. And yes, it takes both of us to lift it in / out and move it around. On the other hand, while we are retired we are younger than most retirees and...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-04-2020, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,648
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Wow, I get to give you a “tip”. :dance: ...

Wow, I get to give you a “tip”. :dance:

Take a drive on Hwy 47, to Three Rivers Ranch. Right across the road, you’ll find a pull off and a small viewing deck. Take a loaf of bread, and throw...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-03-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,577
Posted By Betr2Trvl
Gary, good call, I had forgotten about those...

Gary, good call, I had forgotten about those charts!

They also relate to your previous note on the long throws which I find interesting and obviously had never paid any attention to (maybe time...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-03-2020, 05:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,577
Posted By Betr2Trvl
I’m not familiar with the machine you’ve...

I’m not familiar with the machine you’ve referenced, but it appears to me to be (an expensive) dual action random orbital, which should be perfectly suitable to use.

Chicago Electric Power Tools...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-02-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,145
Posted By Betr2Trvl
It’s a single assembly with both the night and...

It’s a single assembly with both the night and sun shade.

Try to look up from underneath to see the screws for the clips..... maybe look at a blind that is easier to get to, and see if that...
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