Input/Opinions Desired: ALLEGRO BREEZE

[bshpilot]

Friend of mine is looking at a low mile/USED 2011 Tiffin Allegro Breeze (28 ft).
Would love to hear some feed back from others (especially owners).

Personally Im wondering:

About the power at a seemingly low 215 hp (its a small coach, so maybe its plenty).
MPG is reported by the current owner at 13-15mpg (would be interested in hearing what others get)
Also how's the drivability / ride ?

Other feedback or concerns ?

[bagman]

About 4-5 times per month, we rent a Penske Navistar 26' body straight truck that is equipped with the MaxxForce 7 diesel engine and they have always performed quite well for us! Personally, I would have no issue having that engine powering a small class A DP. Owned a 1997 35,000 lb. Volvo straight truck with Cat 3116 diesel engine, sold it about six years ago and the new owner runs it five days a week and it is still running strong after 17 1/2 years being beat to death on Detroit area pothole roads, highways, and streets. I think a lot on how an engine performs, is how you service that engine on a regular basis! Bagman.

[hpdrver]

We have had our Breeze for 4 years without any major problems. Ccc is close to 3000 and not 1200. Power is sufficient and mpg is 10 to 11 towing a 3700 lb jeep. Go to the Tiffin owners website and get actual comments from Breeze owners. The navistar engine has proven very reliable in the Breeze.

[bshpilot]

Ductape wrote:
IMO the mpg claim is unrealistic which I would factor into my overall view of the seller's credibility.

I'm not a fan of that Navistar engine either.

any particular reason your not a fan of the Navistar engine ??

[dahkota]

We wanted to buy one. We were about to sign on the dotted line when I took a last minute check of the cargo capacity. It was ridiculously low. We figured we could get around the tow capacity of 3500 lbs, but we could not keep the cargo capacity that low (if I remember correctly, it was 1200-1500 lbs. before water and propane and people were added). Beautiful coach with the exact layout and length we wanted. We just couldn't put anything in it but water, propane, and people.

[chevyman2]

I doubt seriously you get 13 MPG. I would bet on 8-10 MPG. Tiffin in general is a fairly good product. The Breeze is not the highest in the food chain, but still a pretty good unit. As with any other purchase, Look close, and TEST DRIVE!! If the seller will not allow a test drive, dont buy! Also see if the seller can arrange a place to demonstrate all major appliances work. I know it takes a while for fridge and water heater to do their job completely on electric, but you can flip each on LP, and give it lots of time to see that the flame stays lit.
Worst case senario, you might have to run those on LP, which BTW does not use that much LP.

[Ductape]

IMO the mpg claim is unrealistic which I would factor into my overall view of the seller's credibility.

I'm not a fan of that Navistar engine either.