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  • Jane & Doc
    Jane & Doc:
    I run my residential refrigerator with the the Inverter while driving. If I park RV overnite do I have to shut breaker or inverter sonas not to rum batteries down ? Phaeton 36BH 2018. Thanx
    • Mon at 6:15 AM
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    • Jane & Doc
      Ed & Sandy Draghi No you do not. You should have 6 batteries, and you should be able to easily go overnight. If I am dry camping I run my generator about 2 hours in the AM and 2 hours in the  PM. Hide 1 Reply
  • Osutrikers
    Osutrikers:
    Our Allegro Open Road step is amiss. It extended upon arrival but I noticed it did not stay extended. The bottom step was ‘loose’ and would slide back towards retract state. Obviously a bit dangerous since the very bottom isn’t extended and locked. Any ...  more
    • July 15
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    • Osutrikers
      Jcharters 2016 a large number of steps manufactured by lippert were recalled. The fan gear broke off leaving the steps floating loose.
      • July 15
    • Osutrikers
      The Mountains The shoulder bolt holding the fan gear broke on ours. Lippert sent replacement with extra support bracket. Works fine now.
      • July 15
    • Osutrikers
      James & Vickie Roff Last year they had a recall on the motor and we had itreplaced in our
      2015. Call Tiffin
      • July 15
  • Andy H
    Andy H:
    We are heading to Red Bay arriving Monday....was wondering if anyone is there and could let me know if they are very busy in the Tiffin lot, thanks
    • July 15
    • Andy H
      Martini Chuck The campground looks to be about 3/4 full. We arrived on 7/6. On Monday they indicated that it would be a week to a week and a half to get into a full service bay. We got into one on Thursday(4 days). We hope to be out around Wednesday of this week. Still...  more
    • Andy H
      Andy H thank you , just got here (7/15) gave me the same time frame. 
      • Mon at 12:15 PM
  • OhioRV
    OhioRV:
    Think that thought process was was put into people's mind to minimize individuals forgetting and overfilling the tank. Since the drain hose is not sealed in-place, there is no way to cause excessive back pressure. The drain into the grey tank is gravity feed.
    • July 14
  • Gail and Brett
    Gail and Brett:
    We have a 2015 allegro red. When we need to fill grey tank we run the washer with grey closed. A fellow RVer told us not to do this because of back pressure.
    Anyone ever heard this?
    Thoughts?
    • July 13
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    • Gail and Brett
      Barry & Millie-Ambassadors Same here
    • Gail and Brett
      Robbie & Alice Just goes to show you how much idiotic information is out there concerning RV usage.  We use the clothes washer to clean out our tanks and sewer hoses.  Most of this is common sense....as far as the pressure goes....we've been remiss about watch...  more
    • Gail and Brett
      Barb & Mike Moseler We run ours washer with the grey valve closed to flush the sewer hose. We have never had a problem unless I forget to open it before it fills the tank ?.
    • Gail and Brett
      Buddy Odom The wife can do three loads of wash before the gray tank has to be emptied. Makes it easy to do the washing while going to the next stop. Have to run gen. for the power which is no problem. Hide 2 Replies
      • Gail and Brett
        Eric and June Doesn't the manufacturer say not to use the washer when RV is in motion? I don't have my manual with me to check.
        • Mon at 6:45 AM
      • Gail and Brett
        Buddy Odom It may Eric so that they would be clear of any liability. If we are going to use ours while moving between stops I empty my gray tank so I am sure there is room for the water. 
        • Mon at 4:16 PM
    • Gail and Brett
      Doug 'n Linda We are purchasing a used 2016 Bus and were getting it inspected by an NRVIA inspector yesterday. Ran across this in the owner’s manual: “NOTE: The 1 1⁄2” gray water valve at gray tank waste gate must be fully open when operating the washer/ dryer.”
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      • Gail and Brett
        Buddy Odom My manual reads the same but that is a CMB statement I think. The tanks are vented and as long as you pay attention to the water level no problem. Or at least I haven't had any.
  • KatB
    KatB :
    Has anyone isolated their refrigerators on it's own inverter/battery back up? We are thinking about doing this and adding a couple of solar panels.
    • July 12
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    • KatB
      Jane & Doc That sounds interesting. I assume that you are doing a lot of dry camping ?
      • July 12
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      • KatB
        KatB We would love to be able to do more dry clamping but find our refrigerator is impeding that ability.
        • July 12
    • KatB
      The Nappys I have a friend that got a small generator, and just has the res. Refer plugged in. He doesn't need to run the big Genny just for that
      • July 13
  • Andy H
    Andy H:
    Talking with a fellow Tiffin owner in CO, we were sharing driving challenges such wind, groove in roads, etc. he advised me there is a "safety T" system that be install on the steering to help improve the steering of the Tiffin Reds DP.....has anyone he...  more
    • July 11
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    • Andy H
      Gary & Edi Koss Have on my 31SA, do not notice most trucks until they are beside and passing me 
    • Andy H
      Malcolm & Stella Belisle Had it installed after driving all day on I40 in New Mexico and Texas in 30+mph crosswinds. Incredible difference. Love it. Hide 1 Reply
      • Andy H
        Andy H thanks, yup I40 knock me all over, thanks!
        • July 11
    • Andy H
      John and Pat I did install a Safe-T-Plus and noticed improved handling.  I also got all 4 corners weighed and adjusted the air pressure in the tires and that improved the ride.  By far the greatest improvement in handling was getting the air bags adjusted so...  more Hide 1 Reply
      • Andy H
        TED MILLER The safe t plus makes a big difference on gas coaches, makes a small improvement in a RED since you already have the improved handling of the diesel.do what the post above says re tire pressures and air bags
        • July 12
    • Andy H
      KatB We had the system installed a year after we purchased our coach. It has worked wonderfully across the windy states of Kansas and South Dakota. It also helps when larger vehicles pass. Cost plusinstallation was around $750.
      • July 12
    • Andy H
      TumbleLees (Bill & Debbie) We had it installed in our Phaeton two years ago at Bay Diesel in Red Bay. It’s like driving s new vehicle. Makes a world of difference-the best improvement we’ve made.
  • Paul And Carole
    Paul And Carole :
    I need to install a brake controller for our trailer. What controller do you use and where is the pre-installed connection under the dash?
    • July 11
  • Tommy & Susan Hathcock
    Tommy & Susan Hathcock :
    Just curious when the info on the 2019's might be coming out? I know, I know, it's just July....but still just wondering.
    • July 9
    • Tommy & Susan Hathcock
      Buddy Odom Tommy if you go to Tiffins web site there might be some info there already. It seems that I have seen some info on some 2019 mdls. already. Safe travels always.
      • July 9
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    • Tommy & Susan Hathcock
      Barb & Mike Moseler There are 19s out there already. Neighbor takes delivery on a Navion tomorrow. They axed a deal on a 19 Wayfarer last month.
      • July 9
    • Tommy & Susan Hathcock
      ckuptz The pricing is usually issued no later than June and the website would typically be updated by now.  Maybe the tariffs are messing up the timing.
      • July 9
    • Tommy & Susan Hathcock
      ckuptz I just checked the Tiffin RV Network forums and someone uploaded the 2019 pricing for the 40IH earlier today.  The pricing sheet is dated 07/06/18.  Perhaps pricing for the other models is available somewhere as well.
      • July 9
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      • Tommy & Susan Hathcock
        Jane & Doc What was the price on the 40IH ? Thanx
        • July 10
    • Tommy & Susan Hathcock
      ckuptz The base MSRP price increased from $321,900 in August 2017 to $329,304.  There was little to no change in the pricing of most of the listed options.
      • July 10
  • John Ford
    John Ford:
    Can anyone tell me why my in motion satellite works sometimes, and you move to another location and it doesn’t work.
    • July 8
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    • John Ford
      BoA36 It may depend on where you are. My in-motion will only pick up the Dish western arc, so if you are in the northeast you will not get anything. And of course obstructions will interfere.
      • July 8
    • John Ford
      The Mountains Also check the zip code in settings & change accordingly. Then contact Dish for instructions
      • July 8
    • John Ford
      Malcolm & Stella Belisle Sometimes just a reboot or refresh by Dish will do the trick.