Hi there!I would really appreciate any input anyone might have on the subject. I've narrowed my shopping down to these two units, and would really appreciate any suggestions. Both models have acceptable floorplans, although I guess I'd give Tiffin the edge in that area. I'm really looking for input on build, drivability, power for towing, reliability, storage area and the like. There is about a foot difference in length, different engine, etc, and is just way too much for me to balance.There seems to be a fair amount of supply of both of these in the 2010/2011 range, with mileage around 10K miles. Prices seem to be in the $80-95K range for most of them.ANY input would be much appreciated.Thank you!Tom

We've owned both. Our first Class A was a Damon. Our current rig is a Tiffin. In my opinion, you will get better service after the sale from Tiffin.Dale

I suspect both coaches would have the same basic Ford chassis so the real choice after the floorplan is the Thor/Damon brand or Tiffin Allegro for coach build quality and manufacturers support after the sale. Tiffin is the easy choice.

tom855 wrote: I'm really looking for input on build, drivability, power for towing, reliability, storage area and the like. There is about a foot difference in length, different engine, etc, and is just way too much for me to balance.TomTiffin, Tiffin, Tiffin...but wait!Not so fast, Kemo Sabe! While I agree Tiffin has the best overall quality, the OP is asking for help with drivability, power, storage area etc. Drivability will depend on many factors including number of air bags, diesel, size of engine etc. He has not provided any info as to what engines are in each coach other than they have different engines. As for storage, are the compartments in the slides, think very shallow, or are they pass thrus? I short, I'd give the nod to Tiffin for build...there's not enough information provided to make an intelligent decision on the other questions....Dennis

Advice? - 2011 Damon Challenger 376 or Tiffin Allegro 35QBA

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tom855
Explorer
Oct 11, 2013
I should have included that in the detail.

Damon is a Ford 6.8L Triton V10. Tiffin is the same.

Thanks!
Executive45
Explorer III
Oct 11, 2013
tom855 wrote:
I'm really looking for input on build, drivability, power for towing, reliability, storage area and the like. There is about a foot difference in length, different engine, etc, and is just way too much for me to balance.Tom

Tiffin, Tiffin, Tiffin...but wait!

Not so fast, Kemo Sabe!

While I agree Tiffin has the best overall quality, the OP is asking for help with drivability, power, storage area etc. Drivability will depend on many factors including number of air bags, diesel, size of engine etc. He has not provided any info as to what engines are in each coach other than they have different engines. As for storage, are the compartments in the slides, think very shallow, or are they pass thrus?

I short, I'd give the nod to Tiffin for build...there's not enough information provided to make an intelligent decision on the other questions....Dennis
okgc
Explorer
Oct 11, 2013
I suspect both coaches would have the same basic Ford chassis so the real choice after the floorplan is the Thor/Damon brand or Tiffin Allegro for coach build quality and manufacturers support after the sale.

Tiffin is the easy choice.
HHg_in_Austin
Explorer
Oct 11, 2013
Tiffen no doubt.
tandkj
Explorer
Oct 11, 2013
Tiffin without a doubt.
Scottiemom
Nomad
Oct 11, 2013
We've owned both. Our first Class A was a Damon. Our current rig is a Tiffin. In my opinion, you will get better service after the sale from Tiffin.

Dale

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