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12-05-2018, 09:46 PM
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Tiffin in New Zealand
My Tiffin Allegro Breeze was exported to New Zealand and converted from left hand to right hand drive to suit the compliance requirements. Electricity converted from 110v to 230v. Entry door changed to left hand side of RV.
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12-05-2018, 10:01 PM
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And they put the outside TV on the other side too..  .... This is a reverse picture, good try tho! LOL! 
Mark
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12-06-2018, 01:39 AM
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Not a reverse picture
Mark,
This is a genuine picture, not reversed. Lots of modifications were required to meet compliance requirements
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12-06-2018, 06:03 AM
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A good friend of mine is from NZ and wants to go back. He and I keep looking at RV’s online and it’s shocking how expensive they are. A lot of the conversions has excellent craftsmanship, especially in the woodwork. He said that is a result of the apprenticeship programs for the skilled trades.
Great looking rig BTW!
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12-06-2018, 07:34 AM
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Wow good job and a good looking coach
Enjoy the adventures with it.
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2020 JEEP Trailhawk
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12-06-2018, 09:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Biggles
Mark,
This is a genuine picture, not reversed. Lots of modifications were required to meet compliance requirements
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Ok Biggles, I thought you were trying to play a joke on us!
Obviously, the coach will stay in New Zealand for the rest of it's life (and right-hand drive territories). 
And if so, for the cost of everything to make the conversion, could you have bought a coach there instead of going through this extra expense?
Did they also move the water/electrical connections to the other side? The driver's side electrical run bay had to be moved too, how long did this conversion take?
It looks very nice.
Safe travels,
Mark
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12-06-2018, 04:46 PM
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No choice Mark as there is no RV manufactured in New Zealand to Tiffin standard. Only 7 Tiffins have been exported to New Zealand and converted due to the exorbitant costs.
Water and electrical bays were not moved.
Propane tank had to be converted to LPG and most appliances were replaced to accommodate 230v system. New gas stove was installed.
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12-08-2018, 11:35 AM
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Hi !  Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
Congrats on the beautiful new rig! Have fun and keep her between the ditches!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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12-13-2018, 08:02 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Wow! What a job that must have been. Congrats on getting her done and adding one more Tiffin to the Country.
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12-13-2018, 08:25 PM
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I am surprised they change the drivers position. When they are imported in to the UK they are left as is. That may be so they can be exported to Europe after.
I bet a used one coats far mpre than a new one in the US.
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12-13-2018, 10:42 PM
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Biggles....
How long did it take to do the conversion once it arrived in NZ?
Mark
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