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00wabbit · 07-25-2013, 10:01 PM

Hi

I'm trying to get a handle on the model lineup for Tiffen in 2007-2007.

Our budget is max 100k. Which Tiffens should we look at for full time use?

ladybostons · 07-26-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 00wabbit

Hi

I'm trying to get a handle on the model lineup for Tiffen in 2007-2007.

Our budget is max 100k. Which Tiffens should we look at for full time use?

We have a 2003 Allegro Bus 40DP. It has two slides and the washer/drier is NOT in the bedroom....which is how I prefer it. They made this model up to 2006 I believe. If not the Allegro Bus....then look at the Phaeton. Mostly the same layouts but maybe less up grades. Good luck.

Debbie & George
+2 Boston Terriers

62Morgan · 07-26-2013, 10:21 AM

I would love to have a "Bus" model; but, With a limit of 100k, the Allegro Bus series would be no more recent than the 2004 models I believe, based upon my observation. That leaves the remaining lineup: Phaeton, Allegro Bay, Red, Open Road, Breeze models in the running. Any number of which are well-suited for full-timing [and other owners will chime in].

FWIW, Full-timing needs varies greatly. You need to decide your particular needs & how you plan to live in her. Amount of entertaining,travel companions, dine-out, dine-in, resort -to- boon-docking, pets,hobbies... make for choices of one model over another, best determined specifically by you two. If you are very tall, short,etc. wife will drive...gives you bed size info, number of slides, shower stall size, circulation, ease-of-driving decisions.
Find the floorplan that you really suits your lifestyle and then look at the price element.

62Morgan · 07-26-2013, 10:54 AM

Interesting discussion going on over at TRVN forum:

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PushedAround · 07-26-2013, 11:07 AM

We love our 38' Allegro RED, and I feel that it has enough room to fulltime in, but you may have to look pretty hard to get a good '09 or '10 for $100K.

TXiceman · 07-26-2013, 03:28 PM

Personally, we prefer an 5th wheel for full time use over a motorhome. This gives us only one drive line to maintain while will be driven on a regular basis.

If you are going to be traveling a lot and not staying fro months, the motorhome may work OK. With a motorhome, it should be driven (on the road) about once a month to exercise and get everything up to temperature for at least 30 minutes. Just letting it set and then run at idle is not good on the engine. It needs to be driven or properly set up for long term storage....just read the engine owners information.

Ken

Resist · 09-14-2013, 01:15 PM

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Just letting it set and then run at idle is not good on the engine.

Actually that's not true. As long as the engine oil temp is high enough to burn off any condensation, idling is fine.

Rocky Larson · 09-14-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 00wabbit

Hi

I'm trying to get a handle on the model lineup for Tiffen in 2007-2007.

Our budget is max 100k. Which Tiffens should we look at for full time use?

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DavCor · 09-24-2013, 12:21 PM

I have to disagree with the idle time. Diesel engines do not like idle time. Once the engine is started, oil pressure rises to normal, the engine should then be placed in what is called "high idle." High idle rpm is 1200 to 1400, which can be maintain for a lengthy period. (I just finished the Freighliner Chassis school, and the instructor made this a major point.)

rgreen45 · 09-24-2013, 06:31 PM

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(I just finished the Freighliner Chassis school, and the instructor made this a major point.)

Just curious ..... how old was the instructor? Back in the mechanical engine days, idling allowed a lot of unburned fuel into the oil. Electronic fuel injection took care of most of that. Same with cars and gas.

Resist · 09-25-2013, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DavCor

I have to disagree with the idle time. Diesel engines do not like idle time. Once the engine is started, oil pressure rises to normal, the engine should then be placed in what is called "high idle." High idle rpm is 1200 to 1400, which can be maintain for a lengthy period. (I just finished the Freighliner Chassis school, and the instructor made this a major point.)

Then why do truckers always leave their engines idling when they stop to sleep?

DavCor · 09-25-2013, 07:40 AM

The instructor was in his 40s, I would think, and he was quoting directly from Cummins. The problem with high idle time is the destruction of the Particulate Filter, a very expensive item. Also, my 2012 Cummins manual indicates idle time 700 to 800 RPM should be avoided if possible, and no more than 3-5 minutes max. Of course, this is not possible in city traffic conditions, and therefore the on board computer keeps track of total idle time.
I don't know about trucks, I don't know if they are running with a Particulate Filter, or perhaps they too are running at "high idle" which you can do indefinitely. I'm no mechanic, and I'm still learning, but just repeating what Freightliner is putting out to their classes.