Tiffin VS. Winnebago
This ought to get some controversy, have looked at both the phaeton and the Winnebago. Like the cockpit better in the Phaeton, but haven't found a 40' with recling chairs. We don't like the two co...
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We've owned a 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay and now own a 2006 Itasca Ellipse. While it's true that one was a gasser (37') and the other a DP, some things can be compared fairly objectively:
- Customer service on both are about equal. Tiffin has Bob but also requires a trip to Red Bay for major work, while there are a host of Winnebago service centers. Neither Red Bay or Forest City for service differ much; both small towns with not much to offer.
- Doing your own repairs are easier on the Winnebago; type in your VIN at their web site and download the parts list for YOUR motorhome, along with electrical and plumbing diagrams.
- Winnebago's EMS system is pretty good, Tiffin never made one for the Phaeton in the past, maybe new models have it.
- Quality and workmanship are pretty equal; each does some things better than the other, some things not as good.
- Until recently, Winnebago offered more imaginative floor plans. We passed on the Phaeton because we didn't want the couch/couch and overhead TV.
- We loved our Tiffin, and love our Ellipse. Either is a great product. But then there's the Winnebago Grand National Rally.....
- Customer service on both are about equal. Tiffin has Bob but also requires a trip to Red Bay for major work, while there are a host of Winnebago service centers. Neither Red Bay or Forest City for service differ much; both small towns with not much to offer.
- Doing your own repairs are easier on the Winnebago; type in your VIN at their web site and download the parts list for YOUR motorhome, along with electrical and plumbing diagrams.
- Winnebago's EMS system is pretty good, Tiffin never made one for the Phaeton in the past, maybe new models have it.
- Quality and workmanship are pretty equal; each does some things better than the other, some things not as good.
- Until recently, Winnebago offered more imaginative floor plans. We passed on the Phaeton because we didn't want the couch/couch and overhead TV.
- We loved our Tiffin, and love our Ellipse. Either is a great product. But then there's the Winnebago Grand National Rally.....
