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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-16-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 54,223
Posted By D Moffitt
Apparently, I have not been unfortunate enough to...

Apparently, I have not been unfortunate enough to experience the "right circumstances."

Accordingly, I will remain mute on this topic until those obviously far more knowledgable than I come up...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-16-2018, 07:11 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 54,223
Posted By D Moffitt
Well, I hope a solution emerges for those who...

Well, I hope a solution emerges for those who have experienced this phenomenon on Grand Cherokees with electric power steering.

As for me, I continue to tow my 2016 Grand Cherokee with no "wobble"...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-15-2018, 07:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,922
Posted By D Moffitt
Hope it works for you. I've had the Blue Ox...

Hope it works for you. I've had the Blue Ox baseplates on both my 2014 and 2016 Grand Cherokees (I didn't install them myself). No problems and no "death wobble" on my 2016 after 20K miles of...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-12-2018, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By D Moffitt
Unless you're also towing and have sensors on the...

Unless you're also towing and have sensors on the tow vehicle, I doubt you will need to install the "extender" to monitor pressure on just your motorhome. I installed a TST TPMS on my 40ft Phaeton...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-30-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,027
Posted By D Moffitt
Thanks for posting this information. I got...

Thanks for posting this information.
I got acquainted with Nathan shortly after I purchased my new 2012 Breeze. I had a minor chassis issue and was referred to him when I called Tiffin, as he was...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-02-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,464
Posted By D Moffitt
I actually owned a 2012 Allegro Breeze (28BR)...

I actually owned a 2012 Allegro Breeze (28BR) that i purchased new in 2012. During the two years I owned it I logged over 35,000 miles, including one trip from Texas to the Canadian Rockies. With the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-03-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,028
Posted By D Moffitt
+1 I take my motorhome through Big Bend...

+1
I take my motorhome through Big Bend National Park at least twice a year with no issues. The roads are somewhat narrow, but the limited amount of traffic makes it an easy drive. As mentioned...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,073
Posted By D Moffitt
Very sorry to hear that your experience left you...

Very sorry to hear that your experience left you stranded on the side of the road. Fortunately for me, I was in a campground and because it was a Friday, I was able to reach someone at Tiffin.
Since...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-26-2017, 07:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,073
Posted By D Moffitt
When my 2012 Allegro Breeze was less than 6...

When my 2012 Allegro Breeze was less than 6 months old, I was getting ready to leave a campground near Charlotte, NC. When I turned the key to start it, I got a message on the screen that said "ECM...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-18-2017, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,372
Posted By D Moffitt
I've had ongoing problems with my kwikee entry...

I've had ongoing problems with my kwikee entry door steps on my Tiffin Phaeton that have been resolved by replacing the magnetic door switch. I now carry a couple of spare magnetic switches in case...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-06-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,519
Posted By D Moffitt
I bought a new Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel in 2014...

I bought a new Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel in 2014 to replace a 2012 Wrangler and probably towed it 20,000 miles with no issues. When it sustained major hail damage last year I replaced it with a...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-08-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,086
Posted By D Moffitt
I purchased a new Wrangler hardtop in 2012...

I purchased a new Wrangler hardtop in 2012 (similar to the current series), thinking it would be the ideal tow vehicle, since I enjoy exploring the backroads of places I typically visit. In less...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-05-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,054
Posted By D Moffitt
Well, just to put a different spin on this...

Well, just to put a different spin on this discussion, I used to own a 2012 2-door Wrangler because I wanted to be able to some back-road exploration. After 2 years of putting up with a rough ride,...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 11-01-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,397
Posted By D Moffitt
I've owned the original ConnecT from Winegard...

I've owned the original ConnecT from Winegard (WiFi booster only) for about a year and really enjoy it. I carry 2 iPhones (one with AT&T and another with Verizon.) If the RV park has weak WiFi, I...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-30-2017, 12:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,840
Posted By D Moffitt
I have never owned an all-electric coach, so I...

I have never owned an all-electric coach, so I can't comment on them. However, although my Phaeton is not all-electric, my LP system gets "help" from some of my electric components, including heated...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-27-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 54,223
Posted By D Moffitt
Count me as another Grand Cherokee owner who,...

Count me as another Grand Cherokee owner who, after more than 10,000 miles of towing, has yet to experience any wobble on my 2016 GC Limited with an Ecodiesel and the Off-Road adventure II package....
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-29-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,833
Posted By D Moffitt
I could not tell from your subsequent postings...

I could not tell from your subsequent postings whether your Breeze has a Safe-T-Plus. For me, it seemed to tighten the "slack" in the steering wheel you reported. I also remember hearing about...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-28-2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,833
Posted By D Moffitt
Congratulations on your recent Breeze purchase,...

Congratulations on your recent Breeze purchase, and thanks for your report. It sounds like you're really enjoying it.

I owned a 2012 Breeze 28BR (purchased new) and put over 35,000 miles on it in...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-28-2017, 12:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,071
Posted By D Moffitt
Before I got my Phaeton I owned a 2012 Breeze...

Before I got my Phaeton I owned a 2012 Breeze 28BR (from new) and put about 35,000 miles on it in two years, including one trip to the Canadian Rockies. It was an enjoyable coach for me (my first...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-27-2017, 12:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,244
Posted By D Moffitt
The 2014 40AH was a new floor plan that first...

The 2014 40AH was a new floor plan that first appeared just before the end of the model run. I bought mine new in June 2014, and, as a solo RVer who has used it nearly full-time, have generally been...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-26-2017, 11:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,268
Posted By D Moffitt
I am also a solo RVer, who used to have an Aventa...

I am also a solo RVer, who used to have an Aventa LX tow bar that was often difficult to release the latches and/or remove the pins. About a year ago I bought a new Avail and the difference has been...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-26-2017, 11:19 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,839
Posted By D Moffitt
I also have the Pilot/Flying J credit card...

I also have the Pilot/Flying J credit card through Good Sam that lets me pay at the pump for the full amount of my fuel and DEF without having to "go inside." Since my DEF tank is behind the rear...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-09-2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By D Moffitt
Good for you! Looks like you now have a great...

Good for you! Looks like you now have a great choice of tow vehicles. Prior to my GC I had a 2dr Wrangler. Its was nice, but my bones were a little too old to handle the rough ride and non-supportive...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-09-2017, 07:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By D Moffitt
Just checked pages 198 & 199 of the 2017 GC...

Just checked pages 198 & 199 of the 2017 GC Owners Manual dealing with recreational towing behind a motorhome-- no surprises and no different than for my 2016! It validates what the OP and I stated....
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-08-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By D Moffitt
You are correct. In order to flat-tow the Grand...

You are correct. In order to flat-tow the Grand Cherokee, you will need to have either Quadra-Trac II or Quadra-Drive II. The GC Laredo 4WD comes standard with Quadra-Trac I, which is not compatible...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-07-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,085
Posted By D Moffitt
I have a 2016 Grand Cherokee Limited Ecodiesel...

I have a 2016 Grand Cherokee Limited Ecodiesel 4WD with the Off-Road Adventure II package that I tow behind a Tiffin Phaeton. I had a Blue-Ox baseplate installed (replaces front tow hooks) and a SMI...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 11-08-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,302
Posted By D Moffitt
The shoulder bolt on the Kwikee (Lippert) steps...

The shoulder bolt on the Kwikee (Lippert) steps on my 2014 Phaeton broke about a month ago. Fortunately, I was not injured when the steps failed. My local RV repair shop (not a Tiffin dealer)...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 11-11-2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 38,740
Posted By D Moffitt
I bought a new Breeze 28BR in 2012 and logged...

I bought a new Breeze 28BR in 2012 and logged over 35,000 miles on it before trading it for a new Phaeton a few months ago to go full-timing. The only engine issue I had was a bad relay that was...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-17-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,189
Posted By D Moffitt
Yes, they do on my 2012 Breeze 28BR.

Yes, they do on my 2012 Breeze 28BR.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-11-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,906
Posted By D Moffitt
I installed a Safe-T-Plus (at my own expense) on...

I installed a Safe-T-Plus (at my own expense) on my 2012 Breeze shortly after I bought it and would agree it makes a world of difference in the handling.

Nathan Davidson at Tiffin is a great guy...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-27-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,748
Posted By D Moffitt
I've logged over 30,000 miles towing my 2012...

I've logged over 30,000 miles towing my 2012 Wrangler for the past two years. I've been very pleased with my Blue Ox Aventa LX tow bar and M&G brake system. I also agree that diodes are the way to...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-17-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,299
Posted By D Moffitt
I towed a small 2007 Airstream trailer for a...

I towed a small 2007 Airstream trailer for a littler over 5 years before buying a new 2012 28-foot Breeze. After 20 months of ownership and about 32,000 miles of traveling much of the USA, I would...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-09-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 29,618
Posted By D Moffitt
Not having owned a class A on a Ford chassis, I...

Not having owned a class A on a Ford chassis, I do not believe I am qualified to render an opinion if the Breeze's handling characteristics will be more to your liking. I bought a new 2012 Breeze 28...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 11-22-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,606
Posted By D Moffitt
I am a solo RVer who purchased a new 2012 Breeze...

I am a solo RVer who purchased a new 2012 Breeze in April, 2012. So far, I've logged a little over 30,000 miles on it pulling a 2012 Jeep Wrangler (2dr.) The Breeze replaced an Airstream trailer I...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-01-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,255
Posted By D Moffitt
Before I picked up my new 2012 Breeze 28BR at the...

Before I picked up my new 2012 Breeze 28BR at the dealership last year, I spoke to someone at Tiffin in Red Bay who told me to have the dealer set tire pressure at 80 lb all the way around. That's...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-14-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,010
Posted By D Moffitt
I knew I had removed my fuse covers before, but...

I knew I had removed my fuse covers before, but couldn't remember how. This evening I stopped by where I have my Breeze stored to refresh my memory. The fuse covers on my Breeze have tabs on the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-28-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,180
Posted By D Moffitt
Sorry to hear about the issue with the unit you...

Sorry to hear about the issue with the unit you were trying to take delivery of. I don't own a 2013 Breeze, but have owned a 2012 Breeze for a little over a year and have about 18,000 miles on it. ...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-11-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,866
Posted By D Moffitt
Rick, Thanks for the great suggestion. I'll...

Rick,

Thanks for the great suggestion. I'll have to give it a try.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-09-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 14,194
Posted By D Moffitt
As a 1-year owner of the same coach the OP...

As a 1-year owner of the same coach the OP started talking about, I can say definitively that the Allegro Breeze 28BR is a diesel pusher!
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-07-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,403
Posted By D Moffitt
I have a 2012 Breeze 28BR and tow a 2012 Wrangler...

I have a 2012 Breeze 28BR and tow a 2012 Wrangler Sport (2dr.) During the past year I've logged about 18,000 miles without a problem.
I'm using a Blue Ox Aventa LX tow bar and base plate. In...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-02-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,866
Posted By D Moffitt
I'll be interested to hear what the final outcome...

I'll be interested to hear what the final outcome of your pressure gauge is.

On my coach, I experienced a gradual loss of pressure on both gauges that also triggered the red light on the dash to...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-02-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,866
Posted By D Moffitt
avid, I was coming from a 20' Airstream...

avid,

I was coming from a 20' Airstream trailer, so, like you, everything seemed huge to me. Ironically, the 28' Breeze rides on a 4" shorter wheelbase than the F250 I was pulling the Airstream...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-02-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,866
Posted By D Moffitt
I forgot to address mileage towing the Jeep. I...

I forgot to address mileage towing the Jeep. I tend to drive with a pretty heavy foot (70 mph where possible) and seem to get around 10-10.5 mpg. That it is sometimes difficult to completely fill...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-02-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,866
Posted By D Moffitt
I've had no issues towing my 2012 Wrangler Sport...

I've had no issues towing my 2012 Wrangler Sport (2-door.) In fact, having the Jeep behind the motorhome seems to add to its stability. I use a Blue Ox Aventa LX tow bar and Blue Ox base plate, all...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-02-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,866
Posted By D Moffitt
Perhaps I could have worded my response a little...

Perhaps I could have worded my response a little better. My reference to "getting used to it" actually referred to the motorhome itself, as it was my first motorhome. Prior to that I towed a 20'...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-25-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By D Moffitt
I had the M&G braking system installed on my Jeep...

I had the M&G braking system installed on my Jeep Wrangler last year. It is incredibly easy to hook up-- just one coiled air line with quick disconnects at both ends. After 17,000 miles of towing,...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-24-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,866
Posted By D Moffitt
I believe the first model year for the Allegro...

I believe the first model year for the Allegro Breeze was 2011, so there won't be any "older" than that. I bought a new 2012 Allegro Breeze 28BR in April 2012 and have about 17,000 miles on it,...
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-05-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 644
Posted By D Moffitt
New Member, But Not New to RVing

After traveling around the country as a solo RVer with a 2007 Airstream trailer for the past 5 years, i recently traded it for a new Allegro Breeze 28BR motorhome.

This is a great forum with lots...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-05-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,732
Posted By D Moffitt
I took delivery of a new 2012 Breeze 28BR in...

I took delivery of a new 2012 Breeze 28BR in April at a dealer about 300 miles from home. Prior to delivery, the dealer filled the fresh water tank and adjusted the tire pressure to 85 psi all...
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