Manufacturers or Models for full-timing.

I am most familiar with tiffin so I will speak to that specifically

Quality differences between gas and DP are not that large.

Walls are the same, roof is the same, a lot of things are similar.

Built on same assembly line by the same people

DP rides better, get bigger generators, more space, nicer amenities, etc.

But quality of the mh does not vary a lot although quality of a specific component put into the mh may get better. for example ceramic vs plastic toilet and there are many other examples of better components as you spend more money.

But the build quality does not change much from gas to dp in the tiffin line.

OMG! I did not mean to start a world war over my question! I guess this website is useless. Just wanted a simple answer to what I thought was a simple question - quess not.

There was an RV designed exactly like what you are talking about. The CT Coachworks Siena. They had a few floorplans in the 35' to 40' range. It had residential appliances. Lots of storage.

One for sale

It was originaly known as the "Flounder". It got a lot of talk here at RV.net. Just search the forums....

Do not be discourage as some folks on this forum think that their opinion is the only opinion that has any validity. Like Congress they are always looking for fight. To my knowledge no model or company make a unit specifically for full timing. I have seen every size and vintage being used for full timing. I would chose one that has the size and accommodations I thought I wanted. I have friends that bought a used Tiffin that had some side wall problems well after the warranty was gone but was repair at the factory at no cost. Other companies IMHO may repair a significant structures issues after the warranty period.

rollindowntheroad wrote:
OMG! I did not mean to start a world war over my question! I guess this website is useless. Just wanted a simple answer to what I thought was a simple question - quess not.

rollindowntheroad wrote:
OMG! I did not mean to start a world war over my question! I guess this website is useless. Just wanted a simple answer to what I thought was a simple question - quess not.

there is no war and how did u find this site useless?? If you read the posts there was a ton of Information given to you to consider
some I agree with and some I dont.My opinion is if u want a well built
unit that will last and will be roomy to live in,have upgrades such as better toilits and furnature,apliances in some cases,more options such as remote door locks,bigger bathrooms etc et. quite to drive in and Have enough power to hit the mountain passes go with a newer to new Diesel pusher
lots of late model and new to choose from. assuming your budget allows

Effy wrote:
Ok, back to the OP. Any manufacturer makes units that can be used for full timing. It's less about the brand and more about how you live in it. Floorplan, floorplan, floorplan,,,

Effy is spot on. Take your time and hit the shows. Floor plans generally are pretty static and even though the shows are new models you can get a feel for a coach then start looking for the same model or floor plan used. Big show in January at the fair grounds outside of Tampa. Good luck.

I just looked up shows in the Tampa area this morning. I live about 25 miles from Lazy Days in Tampa and have made a couple trips over there. Thank you!

prism wrote:

rollindowntheroad wrote:
OMG! I did not mean to start a world war over my question! I guess this website is useless. Just wanted a simple answer to what I thought was a simple question - quess not.

there is no war and how did u find this site useless?? If you read the posts there was a ton of Information given to you to consider
some I agree with and some I dont.My opinion is if u want a well built
unit that will last and will be roomy to live in,have upgrades such as better toilits and furnature,apliances in some cases,more options such as remote door locks,bigger bathrooms etc et. quite to drive in and Have enough power to hit the mountain passes go with a newer to new Diesel pusher
lots of late model and new to choose from. assuming your budget allows

There is no war. There are different perspectives.

I, like many, would like more and better stuff in my next MH also assuming my budget will still allow it.

But everyone here has different budgets now and different budgets during their life time.

I just tried to make a point that if you can not afford a MH loaded with great stuff in a tiffin, you would be mostly giving up the quality of the stuff in the MH not the quality of the build of the MH.

This is a different perspective than the poster above me. We may not agree perfectly with one another, but I respect his opinion and in no way view us or anyone else's comments here at war.

Thank god we all have differences, other wise when I went to buy ice cream there would only be one flavor to choose from. Differences of opinion can be a very good thing.

I have a Georgetown 378 and find it very roomy and comfortable for full timing. I have a couple of minor issues, which were corrected immediately, and the best advise I would give is find a exceptional dealer. That is the key IMO.

Floor plan and type of appliances would be my first concerns. For me, I don't really care about the TV viewing angle as our coach is just for vacations. If I were full timing however, craning my head from the couch would get old real fast. The splendide combo washer/dryer in ours is nice and great to have on vacations but I would try for a stackable set in a fulltime rig. It's things like that that you have to think about. If I were full timing stationary, I could really care less what type of engine and chassis it has.

For full timing, I would want one with a residential 120v fridge for sure. I also would be prepared to keep up on water lines as they are not usually designed to be at full pressure year round.