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Explorer

Jun 15, 2016

New class A Motorhome

Hey all....I currently have a 35 ft fifth wheel trailer and will soon be trading up to a class A motorhome. Being a newby to motorhomes , I was hoping for opinions from everyone. We are looking at 2 rigs right now. One is a 2015 Jayco Precept 35un and a 2003 Tiffin Allegro Bus 38TGP. The Jayco is a gas engine with 3500 miles while the 2003 Tiffin is a diesel with 88,000. Opinions on the choices ? Is a 2003 motorhome getting to the point of major repairs ? Thanks in advance for any advice that may help us in our decision.

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34 Replies

racechaser
Explorer
Jun 15, 2016
Thanks for the replies .
azdryheat
Explorer
Jun 15, 2016
My opinion is Tiffin is the better company to deal with. For me I wouldn't go with anything but a diesel. I watched a video comparison and the driver said the gasser drove like a diesel with the parking brake on. If the Jayco is using the Schwintek slide mechanism, as it is in the trailers, I wouldn't buy it - terrible. I have Schwintek on my trailer and hate it. The Cummins in the Tiffin is just getting broken in at 88,000 miles, that sucker will run forever. Gas motorhomes don't hold their resale value very well.
Mandalay_Parr
Explorer
Jun 15, 2016
I would test drive both first. They each have their pros and cons.
I would not like the dog house and hot engine up front.
Mileage is not a problem on either.
Floorplan is very important.
Mike_Hohnstein
Explorer
Jun 15, 2016
Prepare for confusion.