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Re: martinsville speedway camping
The hill behind the track can be muddy if it rains due to the red clay in that area which can make a mess of things. Leveling can be a problem. Last time we went to Martinsville we stayed on the grounds of Jim Mills Toyota dealership. We were on pavement with a lot of nice people and other things like a guy with a BBQ wagon come through and girls selling Crispy Crème donuts. Check it out. I would stay there again if we go.109Views0likes0CommentsRe: Gas or Diesel?? which is better
We went out west this summer with our `17 35 QBA Tiffin. On one or two long hills I could have had a diesel. Otherwise we did well. The biggest issue I noticed was access to fuel pumps. Diesel pumps were by far more accessible than gas for a large motorhome. Something to keep in mind.330Views0likes0CommentsRe: Soon to be full timers but a question re: 6 speed gassers
We took our 2017 Tiffin Allegro 35 QBA out west this year. The 6 speed tranny did well. Would I have liked a diesel on a few long hills oh yeah. The noise in the coach was not bad at high rpm. We were not towing so I would be interested in feedback regarding this. A bigger issue for us was the ride quality of the F-53 chassis. That might be an argument for a diesel chassis.578Views0likes0CommentsRe: Wanted a 5th wheel until we saw the Tiffin Allegro
We have a `17 35QBA Allegro. We like it. If you go that route make sure the Ford chassis has the six speed tranny, order Sumo Springs and something like the Safe-T-Plus system. The floor plan is very comfortable. As far as ride is concerned it`s an RV on a heavy duty truck chassis. Diesel chassis rides better and more power but is more expensive. Tiffin has a good owner net network. We had a Montana fifth wheel before this.549Views0likes0CommentsGasser Extended Trip and Oil Changes
We have an extended trip out west this summer planned which will include about 7500 miles of driving. We have a 2017 Tiffin 35 QBA Ford gasser chassis. The Ford manual says you can go 7500 miles between oil changes without towing. I am planning an oil change to Motorcraft synthetic oil before we go. I would like to avoid having to get service during our trip. Sound good to you all?15KViews0likes24CommentsRe: Suspension improvements
+1 on the Safe-T-Plus steering damper. We had that installed prior to picking up our `17 Tiffin 35 QBA. Also had Sumo Springs installed during the build at the factory. Handles pretty good so far. 24k chassis. Front end alignment is always a good idea with weighing and checking tire pressures. Sway bars and track bar so far not indicated.149Views0likes0CommentsRe: Am I the only one here?
Same problem for me. If I make an "appointment" for repairs I get the impression it is only a time slot to drop the RV off not to actually work on it. Whole different attitude regarding service appointments than my car dealer and Harley dealer. They do a good job with the repair however. If I can help it this RV will not go back to the dealer unless absolutely necessary.208Views0likes0Comments
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