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George3037
Explorer
Aug 14, 2019

Possibly upgrading from TT to Class A

Considering upgrading from a 32' TT w/ 2 slides to a Class A Allegro Bay 35DA MH. I have found what seems to be a good deal on a 2002 Tiffin Allegro Bay model 35DA. Selling price is under NADA low retail. Owner is local to me (under 80 miles away) and has sent me many pics and original dealer invoice with options. It is built on the workhorse chassis and has the 8.1 Vortec and Allison, 5500W Onan gen set, leveling jacks, dome sat. dish plus orig. batwing ant, new HW heater, only 60K miles, LR and BR slides. Claims to have no roof leaks.

Owner is currently on vacation with his new MH and I'll be going to look at it next week.

I'll be checking all inside and out functions to make sure everything works. Check for any soft floors etc. Also checking all fluids, belts, hoses, antifreeze, tires, looking for leaks underneath.

Anyone have a MH with the workhorse chassis w/8.1 and Allison? Anything I should be aware of or look for.
Class A
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Aug 14, 2019
    I loved that combination on my coach. The engine and transmission worked well together and had plenty of power in the Western mountains. The engine is thirsty so expect somewhere around 8MPG on flat land while towing.
    Look to make sure that the brake recall was completed but that was so many years ago I am sure it was done. Hopefully the owner will have all service records.
    I bought one coach under the same circumstances and I got a great deal. The owner got tired of paying on two loans, two insurance payments, and storage fees. The owner had to write a $9,000 check to get out from under the loan and accept my offer.

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