new to rv'ing just purchased a 1996 31' allegro

Redline I purchased a 1996 Allegro 28m three years ago mine has a 454 but the Allegro is a fine coach I recently put new tires on mine after doing a lot of reading up on tires on several rv sites I settled on Samsons they were G load rating 225 70 19.5 I had them spin balanced. They have a great ride and the price was $1320 for 6 I priced all the major brands but I found several other rver that had thousands of miles on there Samsons and I decided to follow there recommendation. Best of luck with your new coach and keep them shining

REdline771, If you call Tiffin Service with the last 6 of your VIN they can help you identify the specifics on your coach and provide guidance on any fixes you may want help with as well as parts.

If you came by Red Bay AL it is worth a stop to take the factory tour and get any service you might need/want taken care of as well. Tiffin Service Center Campground has 120 spaces and will begin to be empty as the cold sets in deeper, they have already turned the water off but there is tap water available at the wash area.

Welcome to RV.Net! It all sounds good to me!

Serial starts with 31m and model is 31 ford. And its an allegro. It came with manuals I need to sit down and go over them and see what I'm missing.

You've just received some good advice from some very knowledgeable people.

In 1996 I believe Tiffin built an Allegro, an Allegro Bay, and an Allegro Bus. Do you know which line you have? They also have different model numbers inside each line. For example, we have the Allegro 31M. This info will come in handy when you begin to ask questions about repairs.

If your's ends up being an Allegro 31M, I have most (if not all) owners manuals that came with our coach when new. I hope you enjoy your new MH as much as we've enjoyed ours.

Doug

You're getting good info from the helpful posts above. Depending on where you are parking the coach, you want to inspect the roof for proper sealing around all openings. If parked under cover, this can wait until you get the other stuff done. But, don't park or drive it in the rain until you KNOW everything topside is sealed well.

Thanks for all your quick post. Will keep reading and taking all suggestions. Thanks

Congratulation on finding a sweet deal and welcome to the life style.

Knowing the former owners is going to help a lot. Check with them concerning past maintenance which will help prioritizing your list.

Tires are #1 if the date codes are past seven years or so. Then hit the roof seals to prevent water leaks and associated potential damage. Once you are confident the coach will roll safely and not rot from water damage go after the power train. Engine oil, brake fluid, transmission oil, coolant, power steering, belts and hoses (to include the flex brake lines at the wheels) if the former owners haven't done so in the past five years or so.

Maintaining the coach isn't difficult but you just have to make time and do a bit of research concerning technique and material. You'll find lots of info on the various forums, You Tube videos and blogs that owners have posted.

Tiffin has a good reputation with their customers and they might even still have the builders plans and other back ground info for the coach so check in with them. Also they support the Tiffin Allegro Club and there is a separate forum just for Tiffin owners, Tiffin RV Network.

Good luck and keep asking questions, just one at a time. Posting a laundry list of problems makes for confusing replies.

What chassis is it on? If a Ford F53 and the frame mounted fuel filter is real cruddy with "rust" think about a fuel tank cleaning and changing out the in tank fuel pump. After 6-7 fuel filters in 3000 miles the pump on our 98 Intruder went on a trip in 2005. Do a search on these forums for "F53 fuel pump" and over a year old posts, it will be informative. Another reason to check the fuel pump. Our 2004 B+ on a Chevrolet 3500 chassis had 8,000 miles on it at purchase in April 2012. That same summer it lost the in tank fuel fuel pump at around 12,000 miles, it had sat unused for several years without fuel stabilizer before we bought it. Both times the fuel pump cost was about $800 for replacement while on a trip.

Congratulations on purchasing your coach and welcome to the forum!!! Sounds like you got a great deal if it's in as good a shape as you describe. Like others have said, check the date codes on the tires and if they are 7 years or older, replace them. I have already learned the hard way.....

Also, as you are checking things over, make sure you take a look at the sway bar bushings. The rear bushings on mine were completely gone and the front ones were severely compressed. If they haven't been replaced, you might want to consider doing that with the new poly version. Greatly improved my handling.

Also, as stated, you'll probably want to add in a fuel conditioner. I use Sea Foam mixed at 1 ounce per gallon of gasoline as recommended on their website. When I first got my coach, the generator wouldn't run. I finally figured out how to disassemble the carburetor and cleaned it thoroughly with Sea Foam and it runs like a charm now. I'll keep the stuff in my main tank at every fill-up.

Check out the house batteries. Since much of the electrical system runs off them, if they are more than a couple of years old, I'd replace them too.

Of course, check the standard engine stuff....oil change and filter. Radiator flush/clean/refill. Tune up. Air filter replace.

You'll continue to find bits and pieces that need addressing, but these will most likely get you on the road with a freshened-up coach and you can start living the life!!

Good luck!!