emmaisacat Report post Posted June 12, 2014 I am interested these 2 motorhomes. Do you concur that they are in the same "quality" neighborhood? If there are any owners of either of these two motorhomes, can you provide some input? Also some tips when purchasing new or used from a dealer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingfr Report post Posted June 12, 2014 Suggest that you go to http://www.tiffinrvnetwork.com and ask your questions there. Don't know of a similar forum for Fleetwood, but you might get some info on the Fleetwood along with the Phaeton from the Tiffin network. The Tiffin network has no connection to Tiffin Motorhomes other than most of the members are Tiffin owners. As a long time Phaeton owner, I would definately go with the Tiffin. Good Luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3507phaeton Report post Posted June 12, 2014 They are not the same quality. My first two motorhomes were Fleetwoods. I'm not bashing Fleetwoods I enjoyed them both. My third and fourth were and are Tiffins. the Tiffins far exceed the quality of the Fleetwoods. but even more importantly the customer service you receive from Tiffin motorhomes is second to none. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingfr Report post Posted June 12, 2014 They are not the same quality. My first two motorhomes were Fleetwoods. I'm not bashing Fleetwoods I enjoyed them both. My third and fourth were and are Tiffins. the Tiffins far exceed the quality of the Fleetwoods. but even more importantly the customer service you receive from Tiffin motorhomes is second to none. +1 on that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted June 13, 2014 You said that you are looking at a Phaeton 36 GH, but you did not say which FW you are considering. There are four different models of FW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmaisacat Report post Posted June 14, 2014 It was the Fleetwood 36 J. Similar in size and specs to the Phaeton 35 GH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmaisacat Report post Posted June 14, 2014 Is it correct that Fleetwood and Tiffin are 2 of the few Class A producers who manufacture a lot of what goes into the unit? Others like Thor assemble from parts provided elsewhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted June 14, 2014 Is it correct that Fleetwood and Tiffin are 2 of the few Class A producers who manufacture a lot of what goes into the unit? Others like Thor assemble from parts provided elsewhere? I know of no RV manufacturer who makes there own refrigerator, heaters, A/C's, stoves, engines, transmissions, axles, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howde Report post Posted June 14, 2014 You might want to consider going on a factory tour to learn more about these motorhomes. Tiffin offers a tour in Red Bay, Alabama. Not sure about Fleetwood. You will learn more from seeing the components than anyone can tell you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted June 15, 2014 As I stated earlier, FW makes four models: Providence, Discovery, Expedition and Excursion. There is no such model as a FW 36J, it must be one of the four previously mentioned...if I had to guess, I'd say it's a Discovery...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lmsooter Report post Posted June 15, 2014 The 36J was a Discovery model in 2014 but no longer listed in the 2015 models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
