Considering buying a Tiffin Allegro 36UA
I'm considering buying a Tiffin Allegro 36UA. I owned a Winnebago Adventurer about 15 years ago and haven't owned anything since. We had casual use but where quite satisfied with our experience. We are hitting a time in our life where we think we will make good use of one again. We will have a mixed use of weekend trips in the Pacific NW, a few 1-2 week trips every now and then, and will use it as overflow housing for family that comes to visit.
The things that attract me to this model are the bunk sleeping for our two kids (so we can keep using the couch and table in the evening and morning), as well as the heating options while plugged in. I like some of the cheaper/smaller options with bunks like the Forest River FR3 32DS and the Winnebago Storm... but their heating options are propane even while plugged in. I think the step up in size and space will be worth it given our desire to use as addition guest space. I don't think it is worth me jumping up to the next tier at this time (200K+)
A few questions for anyone who can share some thoughts and info:
This unit doesn't appear to have seat-belts in the dinette, only 3 in the couch. Can they be added and why would the Tiffen have left them out in the dinette but have them in the sofa? Would adding them go against the better judgement of the manufacturer?
The list price is about 180K. I'm reading in this forum that most negotiations end up in the 35% to 20% off msrp range. At this time of year with this brand and model should I expect one end or another of this range? I know the onslaught of rain has hurt sales for the start of the year.
It has hook ups for a combined washer dryer in the lower cabinet of the full bath. Should I allow the dealer to add the brand they carry or look aftermarket?
Any other models in this price range that I would be making a mistake not to consider. I think Fleetwood has a bunk model in this range (or maybe slightly less)... but no dealers around me (Eastern Washington). Worth a roadtrip to Oregon to check out?
Many thanks
Don
The things that attract me to this model are the bunk sleeping for our two kids (so we can keep using the couch and table in the evening and morning), as well as the heating options while plugged in. I like some of the cheaper/smaller options with bunks like the Forest River FR3 32DS and the Winnebago Storm... but their heating options are propane even while plugged in. I think the step up in size and space will be worth it given our desire to use as addition guest space. I don't think it is worth me jumping up to the next tier at this time (200K+)
A few questions for anyone who can share some thoughts and info:
This unit doesn't appear to have seat-belts in the dinette, only 3 in the couch. Can they be added and why would the Tiffen have left them out in the dinette but have them in the sofa? Would adding them go against the better judgement of the manufacturer?
The list price is about 180K. I'm reading in this forum that most negotiations end up in the 35% to 20% off msrp range. At this time of year with this brand and model should I expect one end or another of this range? I know the onslaught of rain has hurt sales for the start of the year.
It has hook ups for a combined washer dryer in the lower cabinet of the full bath. Should I allow the dealer to add the brand they carry or look aftermarket?
Any other models in this price range that I would be making a mistake not to consider. I think Fleetwood has a bunk model in this range (or maybe slightly less)... but no dealers around me (Eastern Washington). Worth a roadtrip to Oregon to check out?
Many thanks
Don
