Palazzo Owners

[rdalcanto]

If you want a faster route, you can order the LED bulbs that Tiffin uses in their coaches. They are supposed to be brighter than the halogens, and similar color. $7 each. (256) 356-9005. Store is Triple H Electronics in Red Bay, AL. I think I had paid less, but the ones I got are not as bright as the halogens I replaced, even though the color was very good. Can someone with a 33.2 count how many ceiling lights there are total in the bedroom, hallway, and galley area? Thanks!

[Sandee01]

Originally Posted by TheArnolds

I guess you could but I do not find it to be that big a problem, no more then the LP compartment that picks up road dirt from the front (driver side) tire. I wash both compartments with the pressure washer every chance I get.

The problem has existed on my 33.1 for a year with replacement of the top hinge at 8 months. I inserted a diamond plate in the DEF cabinet which has cut down on the volume of dirt but it still needs cleaning after each trip. I may try mud flaps if I can figure out which ones would work best.

[DPCruzer]

Originally Posted by rdalcanto

If you want a faster route, you can order the LED bulbs that Tiffin uses in their coaches. They are supposed to be brighter than the halogens, and similar color. $7 each. (256) 356-9005. Store is Triple H Electronics in Red Bay, AL. I think I had paid less, but the ones I got are not as bright as the halogens I replaced, even though the color was very good. Can someone with a 33.2 count how many ceiling lights there are total in the bedroom, hallway, and galley area? Thanks!

Halogen lights in the 33.2.
There are two sizes of lights, the smaller about 3.5" diameter, the larger about 4.5 (I am guessing). I do not know if they use the same wattage bulb.
There are 8 small ones( 2 ea under cabinet in the bedroom, 2 living area, 2 galley and 2 under the drop down bed).
For the larger ones the total is 11 (5 in the living area, 2 hallway & 4 bedroom).
I did not count the bathroom, but believe there are 3-4 smaller ones.

[Butte64]

Originally Posted by Sandee01

The problem has existed on my 33.1 for a year with replacement of the top hinge at 8 months. I inserted a diamond plate in the DEF cabinet which has cut down on the volume of dirt but it still needs cleaning after each trip. I may try mud flaps if I can figure out which ones would work best.

You got me so worried that I went right out and sprayed my hinges with Boeshield. But they did not look bad at all with just some light dirt in the area. Fortunately we don't have salt on the roads in SC. If there were any sign of corrosion I would have been applying Corrosion X.

Also did the battery compartment which is disappointing that it is so open and susceptible to getting stuff all over the batteries.

[pigman_sr]

Fellow Owners:

My wife and I picked up our 33.2 on Friday, March 22 in Elkhart, In and the gang at Total Value RV did an excellent job in getting the rig ready. I got a very good trade in value for our 2011 Avanti so it was worth the trip from Port St Lucie to Indiana to complete the deal. Our salesman, Dave Olsen, was very accommodating and the fruit basket given to us upon departure was great. We had enough time to tour the Thor assembly plant where Bill Murray gave us two an hour tour explaining and showing us how the Palazzo was built. It helped to see the components before the body was placed on the frame. I would recommend the tour to all if you are in Elkhart.

The 1250 mile trip south was uneventful. The rig handled well and was a sweetheart to drive compared to the FRED Avanti. We really love it so far. Our fuel mileage was 12.5 MPG, not bad for the new engine. No problems so far but we'll chime in if something goes wrong.

If you are in the Elkhart area, stop in at True Value RV. They have six sites (water/30 amp electric) outside the gate.

Frank and Bonnie Schaub

[Butte64]

Frank,

Congratulations and welcome to the Palazzo support group!

[TheArnolds]

Originally Posted by pigman_sr

Fellow Owners:

My wife and I picked up our 33.2 on Friday, March 22 in Elkhart, In and the gang at Total Value RV did an excellent job in getting the rig ready. I got a very good trade in value for our 2011 Avanti so it was worth the trip from Port St Lucie to Indiana to complete the deal. Our salesman, Dave Olsen, was very accommodating and the fruit basket given to us upon departure was great. We had enough time to tour the Thor assembly plant where Bill Murray gave us two an hour tour explaining and showing us how the Palazzo was built. It helped to see the components before the body was placed on the frame. I would recommend the tour to all if you are in Elkhart.

The 1250 mile trip south was uneventful. The rig handled well and was a sweetheart to drive compared to the FRED Avanti. We really love it so far. Our fuel mileage was 12.5 MPG, not bad for the new engine. No problems so far but we'll chime in if something goes wrong.

If you are in the Elkhart area, stop in at True Value RV. They have six sites (water/30 amp electric) outside the gate.

Frank and Bonnie Schaub

Congrats on the new rig and welcome to our Palazzo family. We are looking forward to hear more from you.

[ChallengerRN]

Congradiations Frank I've bought three RV there at Total Value- one used & 2 new ones. Great people to deal with. I'm getting 10.4 mpg on my 33.2 towing small car. Russell

[Me_n_T.D]

Hi, are any of you palazzo owners full timing in your motorhomes? We love the palazzo 33.2 and wanted a shorter DP, but the storage in the kitchen has me a bit nervous as we will be full time once we get it. Thanks for your input. I read this thread nearly every day and appreciate you all so much.

[jimbooth25]

I haven't full timed but do use ours on long trips 1-2 months at a time. I have the 33.3 and the kitchen has enough room for us took a whial for me to figure out where I wanted everything but I got it all straighten out

[Gropler]

Hello all it has been a while since I have posted but I'm reading! I am looking to pick up my rig in May in New York and drive it back to Colorado. Soon after we will be making two trips one to Arizona for my nephews graduation and 2 weeks later to Nebraska for my brother in laws wedding. Want to be able to tow our 2005 jeep liberty but I need some advice on what I need to get it ready. Saw a discussion with several members back on page 11 and 12 of this forum but I need it summed up a little please.

What exactly do I need to set up the jeep and the Palazzo for towing? Does anyone have a good setup they can detail for me so I can get it right the first time? So far I'm looking at a base plate (blue ox?) and a matching tow bar (blue ox as well?) and a brake controller? I there anything els I will need to prepare for with this setup... Any usefull accessories... or any beter more practical setups? I'm gonna be limited in time when things get rolling (pun intended) but I have time now to prepare.

Oh and one other question. I like the blue ox Aventa tow bar http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com...nta-LX-Tow-Bar but the option is for a 2 inch or the 2 1/2 inch receiver type... The Palazzo is a 2" correct?

[rvtips]

So you feel the steering is bad enough to have to add this after market kit?

Originally Posted by TheArnolds

Well fellow Palazzo owners I have decided and ordered a steering control for my MH (Safe-T-Plus Steering Control Our Products | The Steering Control Specialists | Safe-T-Plus Blog). The biggest reason for doing so has more to do with my DW wanting to learn to drive the MH then serious handling issues. She took the driver confidence course at Lazydays (Tampa) when we were in Florida now I need to give her some time behind the wheel...hide the small cars and curbs!

It should arrive and installed in the next couple of weeks and I will let you know if I notice a difference in the handling.

[TheArnolds]

Originally Posted by rvtips

So you feel the steering is bad enough to have to add this after market kit?

Please go back and read my post again, thanks!

[Butte64]

Originally Posted by Gropler

Hello all it has been a while since I have posted but I'm reading! I am looking to pick up my rig in May in New York and drive it back to Colorado. Soon after we will be making two trips one to Arizona for my nephews graduation and 2 weeks later to Nebraska for my brother in laws wedding. Want to be able to tow our 2005 jeep liberty but I need some advice on what I need to get it ready. Saw a discussion with several members back on page 11 and 12 of this forum but I need it summed up a little please.

What exactly do I need to set up the jeep and the Palazzo for towing? Does anyone have a good setup they can detail for me so I can get it right the first time? So far I'm looking at a base plate (blue ox?) and a matching tow bar (blue ox as well?) and a brake controller? I there anything els I will need to prepare for with this setup... Any usefull accessories... or any beter more practical setups? I'm gonna be limited in time when things get rolling (pun intended) but I have time now to prepare.

Oh and one other question. I like the blue ox Aventa tow bar http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com...nta-LX-Tow-Bar but the option is for a 2 inch or the 2 1/2 inch receiver type... The Palazzo is a 2" correct?

I have the Blue Ox baseplate and Aventa tow bar along with the Blue Ox Patriot brake system. The other things you will need are lights and break-away wiring along with associated wiring and connectors. You can add lights or use the lights in your Liberty but I understand that needs some diodes to prevent messing with your electrical system.