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    Thanks Bill i sure will. The 2019 4550 i looked at is way discounted but has alot wrong with it. Stolen outside tv , doors in back warped from heat , main tv elevator etc.. Even the front seat fabrics have problems and needs new seats. I have already contacted National and will be going to see what they have. The other problem with buying from lazy days it will take them a year to get all fixed. Thank for the advice.--Chris

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    Lazydays in phoenix , they were called desertautoplex but Lazydays bought them out

    8 minutes ago, WILDEBILL308 said:

    Who/what Newmar dealers are you talking to? I have a 08 Mountain Aire 4523.

    Bill 

     

    8 minutes ago, WILDEBILL308 said:

    Who/what Newmar dealers are you talking to? I have a 08 Mountain Aire 4523.

    Bill 

     

    8 minutes ago, WILDEBILL308 said:

    Who/what Newmar dealers are you talking to? I have a 08 Mountain Aire 4523.

    Bill 

     

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    On 7/7/2020 at 9:49 AM, mikekohut said:

    I have no experience with the Tiffin Red, but assume that it is similar to other Freightliner chassis that I have had, i.e., a 2014 34 Winne Forza, 2018 New Aire 3343 and now a 2020 New Aire 3545.  (I have a 12' height limitation to get under my house for storage.) They all rode down the highway about the same.  The Comfort Steer on the New Aire is very nice, as is the adaptive cruise control.  The big difference with the New Aire is the 60 degree wheel cut, which makes it very easy to maneuver in tight spots like gas stations, parking lots and even some campgrounds without having to drop the toad.  My big reason for moving from the 3343 to the 3545 was the 43 had a very narrow space to get back to the john with the slide outs closed, doable but tight.  The other was the power.  I was tired of pulling out onto the highway and waiting forever to get up to speed.  I clocked the 3343 on level ground pulling a Grand Cherokee at 0-60 in 73 seconds.  The 3545 does it in 32 seconds, still not a speed demon, but much more comfortable entering an expressway and I can actually pass a slow moving truck on a hill.  The 45 model also has almost 2 feet of open space going back to the john with the slides in.  Is it worth it?  That is something only you can answer.  For me it was.     

    Thanks for the response , i believe i have got use to the smaller coach , and can easily get into gas stations etc. We also do a lot of boon docking at the local lakes. We pull a jeep gladiator and yes with a 360 horsepower it takes time to get going for sure. Going up hill , or getting behind slow truck cant pass. I have looked at the 2019 mountain aire 4550 this week and will take for a test ride. Also the 3543 and 3545 2020 newmar new air.Newmar really seams like a great company also.Really nice rigs.

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    I have a 2019 Tiffin REd 33aa. Does this unit have independent front suspension? Also are all the Tiffin(diesel pusher lineup) have the same front suspension minus chassis on the phaeton and bus.. Someone had also mentioned that a super steer bell crank with Koni shock absorbers is a good add for my current unit? I like the smaller coach(to get into tighter places) and have looked into the Newmar New aire 3543, 2020 model and we considering. I have not tried one yet but have heard they have comfort drive and v-ride suspension on back. Is it that much a better ride? Our coach we have now is not a bad ride , and we are not full timers. Does anyone have experience between these 2 rigs and is it worth it?Thanks for your help.

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    2 hours ago, jleamont said:

    Crisk22, I had a feeling the performance wouldn’t be much different due to the weight of the bus, it soaks up all of the HP and torque. The bus would give you better resale, more storage (tanks etc) probably real wood cabinets which is all a plus but a what cost??. 

    They have one 2019 Bus 37 ap left at La Mesa. We test drove it and the electronic console kept going out. By the time we got back to the dealership the navigation also went out. This i believe is there first year with electronic gauges Again we did not see a difference in handling compared to Red..There asking price out the door on coach(Bus) was $288k. I paid $188k for the 2019 Red.

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    4 minutes ago, WILDEBILL308 said:

    I have read all the responses in this thread and I want to go back to your first question. First I would you take a deep breath and not get to excited by the coach the salsman is trying to sell you. It is nice but it may not be the best one for you. 

    Have you driven a Newmar yet? I would try to find a Fortravel to test drive. Just to give you a better feeling for how different coaches drive. 

    Back to the towing the jeep question. I don't think you will be able to tell it is back there unless you see it in the rear view camera. 

    Bill

    Thats what im thinking also.La Mesa has ordered the Blue ox and patriot braking system. Should be here in a week.

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    5 hours ago, manholt said:

    You are seriously into a Hobby! :D  I have heard of Bruiser & Total Auto Pros, they are reputable! :P  Good idea on weight, just have it loaded as normal.  How many gal of  fuel?  I have 15, but will take it out and retro fit with 26 when we get home!  I need new tires, so I'm going back to 34" NITTO's, handles a lot better off road.  

    The 2012 has the original  gas tank.22.5 gallon tank.The 2 door is having a gas tank being made custom right now due to long arms being installed.

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    6 hours ago, manholt said:

    The Red 340 is Cummings 340 HP, 600 Torque, 7,500 Tow, 2500 Allison, 100 cu ft storage, 90 gal fuel.

    The Bus 37 is Cummings 450 HP, 1,250 Torque, 15,000 Tow, 3000 Allison, 180 cu ft storage, 150 gal fuel.

    Manholt the 2019 Reds are 360 horsepower with the allison 3000 transmission.

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    On 7/1/2019 at 1:39 AM, manholt said:

    My 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 3" lift & 35" tires, 2 door = 4,360 pounds.  Tow's good 4 down!  If I had yours, it would be on a trailer!!!  You left a lot out about the Jeep...I'll guess that it's a AEV conversion on a Rubicon 4 door, if so, it will come in at 6,300+/- pounds!  I only wonder, why 40" tires?  AEV used 37" tires on 18" rims.  

    Hope you have several years of experience in off road driving with non stock engines!!!

    I bought the jeep 2012 6.4 hemi , when my 2 door was being done at total auto pros. They did most of the work. Then the ls swap is being done in florida. Total auto only does AEV swaps. The guy i bought it from has 12 jeeps and all aevs. He never takes them off road. He always request gusseting the axles and installing 40s. To be honest the jeep drives on the road and offraod better than any jeep i have ever had. It also has hydrolic steering. It makes it handle like a sports car. I am going to get the 2012 jeep weighed. 

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    On 7/1/2019 at 1:39 AM, manholt said:

    My 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 3" lift & 35" tires, 2 door = 4,360 pounds.  Tow's good 4 down!  If I had yours, it would be on a trailer!!!  You left a lot out about the Jeep...I'll guess that it's a AEV conversion on a Rubicon 4 door, if so, it will come in at 6,300+/- pounds!  I only wonder, why 40" tires?  AEV used 37" tires on 18" rims.  

    Hope you have several years of experience in off road driving with non stock engines!!!

    Offroad for many years. I have 4 jeeps as of now. 2012 6,4 hemi. 2- 2018 JLs one is mine and one is wifes.Mine is being completed in Florida right now. It is in no way stock now. Dynatrac pro rock 60 axles front and rear.King coil overs .Bead locks etc........It is being finished off with long arms front and rear (the first to be done as of now for 2 door) and 500 hp ls3 . The company is Bruiser conversions.The other is a 77 jeep wagoneer being restored. I have had at least a dozen or more Rubicons and many many other Raptors etc.My problem is i do not have alot of RV experience and flat towing. 

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    On 6/30/2019 at 8:37 PM, elkhartjim said:

    They will also tell you your 1/2 ton Ford F150 will easily pull that 30FT 5th wheel.  

    I sometimes tow my 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 3" lift and 33" tires with no issues. You're towing something much higher/taller and much heavier for sure. I would also be concerned about exceeding the weight limitations. What does that Jeep weigh?

    5500 pounds

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    4 hours ago, manholt said:

    Crisk22.

    I had a 2011 Allegro Bus 37, 450 Cummins, 4 slide out & it's night and day to compare with a Red...Get the Bus, you'll be glad you did.  

    Manholt are you saying it tows better or is just better in upgrades?

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    jleamont , i test drove the Bus.I did not feel that much difference.As for more upgrades(bus) in the coach it for sure has that. I have not towed my jeep behind it , or either for that matter.The handling appears to be similar.If it would be a big difference i may consider.

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    We currently have a 2019 Tiffin Red 33aa.It has 360 horsepower and 800 torque. Gross weight of this coach is 32k.We had a sale person contact us about a Tiffin 2019 bus 37ap. 450 horsepower and 1250 torque.Gross weight is 41k.The Red is 10k for towing and i belive the Bus is 15k.We have a jeep that weighs 5500 hundred pounds.Would both coaches pull it close to same?Or would it make a big difference getting the bus. Also it seems they are only asking 280k otd for the bus.It is still new.Thanks

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    We currently have a 2019 Tiffin 33aa. We have a price from La mesa Rv to install a blue ox and braking system.I have heard different ideas about towing the jeep. First it has a 5 inch lift and 40 inch tires. It is big.Second it has a PSC hydraulic steering system on it to steer the big tires. The jeep also has a 6.4 hemi conversion.I am questioning it myself , and even brought it down to La Mesa for them to look at. They said it could be done.I have never seen a lifted jeep being flat towed. Any thoughts?

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    Manholt luxury would be best possible safe and comfortable ride.We started off last year in a gasser Tiffin 34 pa and it handled horrible.We currently have the 2019 Tiffin Red 33AA. Its a big difference.We are adding a safe t plus bar to it. It didn't have a lot of wind push like the Gasser. We also like the idea for safety in case of a blow out.The tag axle are the 40 footers or so correct?We are going to next year work from the road and want to upgrade and like the Tiffins and new-mars. Any suggestions on models?Thanks --Chris

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    Just curious to find out if all the Tiffin diesel pushers ride ability is close to same? We have a 2019 Red 33aa.

    There is the Phaeton and then the Bus.

    So the more money spent is pretty much just for luxury?

    Thanks much--Chris

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