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45Ricochet
Explorer
Jul 23, 2015

Well finally out with the best TV I've had





She was a great TV, never had a bit of trouble other than the usual items ALL manufacturers have. Some more than others but this truck did everything I ask with very few problems, but it was babied. The garage certainly helped the aging process along with service records far exceeding Cummins/ Ram recomeditions.
Bad news was the Grand Junction was not so good even though it was also garaged and pampered. The fivers for sell on OT and the like are amazing, they out number the hispa population, ah forget it. There is just down right plenty for sale driving down prices.
It was a sad drive for me in the morning turning in the old girl.





But the ride home a few hours later was nice :W



New 2015 Tiffin Phaeton 36 GH with a Cummins ISL and a Allison 3000.



Blast to drive back to the stick house, about 200 miles from Missoula, Montana.

Not sure about MPG as I didn't lead it but the DIC reported 8.2 when I got home at 55-62 MPH. It is not a flat drive by any means and the winds were up. That is one thing I didn't like, WIND. Our fiver and truck it didn't seem to matter to much. I was shocked in the handling in mild wind condition with the big box RV. It was a constant battle with the steering wheel. Ol well sleep good that night :B
Bottom line, Love our new part time home away from home, but will miss that Ram :(
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  • 45Ricochet's avatar
    45Ricochet
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2015
    Me Again wrote:
    45Ricochet wrote:
    Me Again wrote:
    You know Bridgestone makes R250's that fit MHs. :):)

    Nice rig, how about some interior pics? Chris


    Funny Chris but the Michelin's should last our age date I hope.


    In case you thought I was kidding!
    Sizes
    11R22.5
    255/70R22.5
    275/70R22.5
    11R24.5

    Look fammiliar?


    Maybe not a big difference Chris but it came with 275/80R/22.5 Michelins. It appears the 80R are now off the market for some reason. Maybe less sidewall to crack :W
    I know when I dump the bags the front grill area has very little ground clearance with the 80's. 70's would set almost a half inch lower last I checked.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Jul 25, 2015
    45Ricochet wrote:
    Me Again wrote:
    You know Bridgestone makes R250's that fit MHs. :):)

    Nice rig, how about some interior pics? Chris


    Funny Chris but the Michelin's should last our age date I hope.


    In case you thought I was kidding!
    Sizes
    11R22.5
    255/70R22.5
    275/70R22.5
    11R24.5

    Look fammiliar?

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    45Ricochet
    Explorer
    Jul 25, 2015
    nevadanick wrote:
    Your ISL should have a 2 stage engine brake. Read up on it. My Red has Ex brake and i toggle back and forth from on to off as it usuallly slows it too much. Definately a learning curve.

    There is no two stage (compression brake) on a 2015 Tiffin ISL engine unless you have the 42' Phaeton. Thanks for the advice though.
    Our old Ram was pretty easy with the EB but it only had 4 gears to deal with.
  • 45Ricochet's avatar
    45Ricochet
    Explorer
    Jul 25, 2015
    Me Again wrote:
    You know Bridgestone makes R250's that fit MHs. :):)

    Nice rig, how about some interior pics? Chris


    Funny Chris but the Michelin's should last our age date I hope. Never have liked the big oval tire man tires, but it is what it is. I'll just watch the sidewalls closely as that is their weak point IMO.
    Okay interior pic's maybe tomorrow. Kind of just moving things into into it now.
    I will mention Tiffin gave us a extra case of the marble flooring. Not sure how to take that as to good or bad news but that bad boy weighted about 75-100 lbs :E It's unloaded into my garage now so it should help my weight ticket somewhat. Weights on first scale where
    11560 Front
    19800 Rear
    31360 Gross

    Full fuel, full water (90) empty black and grey, full LP (35) and a small carry on bag for each of us. Concerned about the rear GAWR of 21K, only have 1200 lbs to exceed that limit :E
    But guess I just use the 2500 crowd's mentally in that there is no legal weight limits on RV's :B
  • nevadanick's avatar
    nevadanick
    Explorer
    Jul 25, 2015
    Your ISL should have a 2 stage engine brake. Read up on it. My Red has Ex brake and i toggle back and forth from on to off as it usuallly slows it too much. Definately a learning curve.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Jul 25, 2015
    You know Bridgestone makes R250's that fit MHs. :):)

    Nice rig, how about some interior pics? Chris
  • 45Ricochet's avatar
    45Ricochet
    Explorer
    Jul 25, 2015
    Thanks guys
    Dang that owners manual is about the same size as a carry on suitcase on the airlines. IT'S REALLY BIG :b
    Found both the Cummins ISL 9 manual and the Allison 3000 manual and just started looking at the Allison manual. It did say it would downshift to 300 RPM over governor speed which is exactly what it did. Lots more reading before our next outing though.
    Had to waste a day to Spokane Camping World today for the DW :W All of our old interior items were the wrong color or something :H Got to keep the girl happy :B
    Oh I ain't leaving the TV section, it's really interesting especially in winter when I have more down time.
    Sorry Marty but I ain't going nowhere :W
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    NC_Hauler
    Explorer
    Jul 24, 2015
    DANG RICK!!! SON, you can't hide money, that's for sure:B...Couldn't afford a 2015 Ram??:B...OK, I'm done, you know I love you buddy.....It's a beautiful rig you have there and Tiffin manufactures a quality product from what I've seen...

    You knew Fish would get a few barbs in on your ex-Ram:)...Cummins with the Allison 3000:B..you'll learn how the downhill breaking works with the Allison....I believe you have a great engine and tranny with your unit....it'll take some practice, but you know what to do and won't need a long learning curve....awesome unit to be sure.

    Enjoy it and give us some run downs on how it's working for you....and don't be a stranger to the 5er or Tow Vehicle forums....You owned and towed with TV and owned and towed a 5er long enough to be expert on your opinions in here.


    Again, great looking rig buddy..

    Jim
  • Turtle_n_Peeps's avatar
    Turtle_n_Peeps
    Explorer
    Jul 24, 2015
    I'm very disappointed in you Rick. Selling you Dodge Cummins. Really?

    What next? Kick a puppy or two? :W

    At least you kept the right engine and have a great tranny that goes in that "tank" of yours!! :B

    Looks like a great rig Rick; I'm green with envy!! Happy trails man!! :)
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Jul 24, 2015
    Looks like you really took a leap! Very nice, several full time friends have similar rigs and love them.

    That is a complaint that I have heard about the wind especially around Palm Springs.

    Come back once in a while and post with the little people!

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