We picked up our new 2022 Tiffin Open Road 36LA a couple weeks ago and drove it about 60 miles down I-4 to the storage facility. The one thing I noticed right off the bat is the brakes seemed rather poor.This should have disc brakes and the pedal seemed to have a lot of travel and had to be pushed rather hard to stop. I realize I am stopping a 24,000 lb. vehicle but it felt like it had non-power manual brakes. It almost seems like there might be air in the lines like it wasn't properly bled.Trying to find out of this is normal or if I need to get this checked out before we hit the road in a couple of weeks.

I guess we would need to know what you are comparing it to. Have you driven a Class A MH before or are you comparing it to a passenger vehicle?

No it not normal. I would book it in to a Chevy or Ford dealer now so it can be look at. I said Chevy or Ford due you did not state which chassis you have.

MountainAir05 wrote:No it not normal. I would book it in to a Chevy or Ford dealer now so it can be look at. I said Chevy or Ford due you did not state which chassis you have.I would say Ford given that it's a 2022.

It's a Ford and no, other than taken a DP out for a test drive which I know is completely different as it has air brakes, I have nothing to compare it to other than a 26' U-Haul with a 12' trailer both fully loaded.

I'd take it for a few more drives first. Being new you may need to 1) get used to it, and 2) work them in a little.If after that you still have concerns by all means get it looked at.

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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Aug 31, 2021
Horsedoc wrote:
RedRollingRoadblock wrote:
Horsedoc wrote:
The Ford Chassis Newmar we have now is the first after 2 diesel rigs. I thought exactly the same thing when we drove out of the dealer's lot in Knoxville. By the time we had gotten back home I was more used to the brakes and also said, "disc brakes would make me feel better". They still would!
We seldom get into the steep roads like we did with the diesels so I guess this will be the last MH we will ever own.
Keep safe and enjoy the road life

Hmm, Just how old is your F53? They have had 4-wheel disks for years.

It is a 2016 Canyon Star 3911 handicap equipped. Dealer said it was not disc brakes. I have not crawled under to see. Sure does not stop like discs

It most certainly does have disc brakes all around. In 16 there was only Ford offering a class A chassis.
dougrainer
Nomad
Aug 31, 2021
Since it is a 2022, Have you checked with Ford to make sure YOUR unit is not part of the Rear end recall? You need to. IF you are part, it was determined that Ford did not fill the Rear Differential with enough OIL and there is a nation wide Back order of NEW Rear ends that Ford is having to replace. AS of Friday, Tiffin had about 8 new built units on their lot that cannot be driven to the dealers because they must have the rear ends replaced. You are not allowed to drive the Motorhome as the rear end could fail at any time. Doug
RedRollingRoadb
Explorer
Aug 31, 2021
Horsedoc wrote:

It is a 2016 Canyon Star 3911 handicap equipped. Dealer said it was not disc brakes. I have not crawled under to see. Sure does not stop like discs

Wouldn't be the first time the dealer didn't know what they were talking about.
wildmanbaker
Explorer
Aug 31, 2021
If it has a Ford chassis, it has disk brakes. If it was driven any distance to the dealer, the brakes are broken in, and if it is fairly empty, the brakes should be touchy. Be carful doing a panic stop, you could end up with a seatbelt burn, it does stop the quickly, even with anti-lock brakes.
Alex_and_Tee
Explorer
Aug 31, 2021
It was driven from Red Bay to Sanford, FL so it had 770 miles on it when I drove it off the lot. I’m sure if this chassis was part of the recall they wouldn’t have driven it but I will be sure to verify. The brakes are anything but touchy. I drove it empty and felt like I was trying to stop a train.
crawford
Explorer
Aug 31, 2021
Let me set you straight my buddys was part of recall and the drove it he got it with 800mile. then his son went under and check the rear
end it was low. he brought it back to dealer they say it wasn't . he said I want to see them checking it found them they check it from wrong hole.they filled it up to proper hole and order new parts. Check it your self make sure this is a fact.
Alex_and_Tee
Explorer
Aug 31, 2021
I just spoke with Ford Motor Home Customer Assistance and they ran my VIN and my unit is not included in the recall (PHEW!). We hit the road full timing 9/18 and are headed for Marathon Key (as long as there are no hurricanes headed that way). I need the maiden voyage to go smooth.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Sep 01, 2021
Have you tried stopping it like a panic stop? You really need to lay on the pedal.
mountainkowboy
Explorer
Sep 01, 2021
We just picked up a 2007 F53 chassis moho. The brakes felt "different" from what I was used to, but they had no problems stopping it when called upon. I takes a fair amount of pedal to react, but after 1,100 miles towing 5,500 lbs, without the trailer it's a sports car......LOL.
Abrams1
Explorer
Feb 16, 2022
I own the same 2022 Tiffin on F53 chassis. Regarding brake pedal travel, mine also goes pretty far before engaging which I noticed the first day. I asked the delivery driver who drives lots of new RVs, said it seemed normal to him. Regarding lack of power assistance, have not noticed that on mine. Good luck - will be curious to read outcome of your inquiries.

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