What You Need to Know About Tiffin Motorhomes

The Tiffin Group entered the RV industry with its Open Road Allegro unit. It’s one of the most affordable motorhomes while still providing features and amenities Tiffin owners expect. But the Tiffin Group has expanded over the years to include several Class A luxury coaches and added a Class B and two Class Cs to their lineup.

Let’s learn more about this leading industry brand and why Tiffin motorhome owners remain loyal to the company. Let’s dive in!

What Are Tiffin Motorhomes? 

Tiffin motorhomes are some of the most recognizable coaches on the road today. In 1972, an RV company in Alabama went out of business, and Bob Tiffin, fascinated with the products, bought it.

By 2005, his sons had joined the team, making the Tiffin Group truly a family-owned and operated business. They currently manufacture Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes.

The Tiffin Group operates in Mississippi and Alabama, where they produce coaches and Vanleigh RV fifth wheels. Whether you’re in the market for a motorhome or a fifth wheel, the Tiffin brand is a common one you’ll come across.

Did Thor Buy Tiffin Motorhomes?

In December 2020, Thor Industries purchased the Tiffin Group. Because of Tiffin’s proven track record of product quality and penetration in the RV market, this was an ideal purchase for Thor Industries.

Tiffin was quite expensive, though. It was bought for $300 million. Although Tiffin is now under the umbrella of Thor’s family of companies, not much has changed with the day-to-day operations (so they say). The Tiffin Group continues to manufacture motorhomes in the same factories in Red Bay and Winfield in Alabama and Belmont in Mississippi.

Types of Motorhomes They Manufacture

As already mentioned, Tiffin produces Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes. They recently introduced the brand new Allegro Bay Super C to the lineup. Built on a Freightliner custom S2RV chassis and featuring a 360 HP Cummins B6.7 engine, this Super C is ready to take you anywhere. It’s 39 ft 4 inches long and weighs about 30,000 lbs at maximum capacity.

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There are six Class A models: Allegro Breeze, Allegro RED, Open Road Allegro, Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr. They all feature various floorplans, amenities, and price ranges. The Class B Cahaba features the Volta battery system to power your off-grid living. 

The Class C Wayfarer is 25 ft 8 inches long and is on a Mercedes-Benz chassis. There are five floorplans that offer different amenities and start at varying prices.

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What Do They Cost? 

Tiffin motorhomes vary tremendously in cost. The MSRP for a 2022 top-of-the-line Zephyr is over $700,000. On the other hand, the MSRP for a 2022 Open Road Allegro is around $250,000. There is a wide range in pricing because of each motorhome’s available options and amenities. Even within the same line, you could pay $300,000 for one coach, and another person could buy a different floorplan and pay $50,000 more.

The Class B Cahaba has an MSRP of around $200,000, and the Class C Wayfarer is around the same price. Again, pricing will vary from model to model. Location and dealership will also affect the pricing. A dealer in South Carolina may sell a Wayfarer for $180,000, while a dealer in California may sell the same unit for $210,000. 

FAQs

Due to their popularity and prevelance, many people have questions about Tiffin Motorhomes. Here we tackle the top 3 most frequently asked questions about Tiffins.

What Is the Smallest Class A Tiffin Motorhome?

The smallest Class A option is the Allegro Breeze, ranging from 31 ft 2 inches to 33 ft 2 inches long. The two floorplans are the same, with the 33BR extending two feet longer than the 31BR for more room in the bathroom and bedroom.

You have the option for either a king bed or queen bed with the 33BR unit. Both feature a booth dinette with overhead storage, a sofa bed with overhead storage, and a residential fridge.

What Is the Top of the Line Tiffin Motorhome? 

Built on a PowerGlide chassis, the Zephyr is Tiffin’s most luxurious and feature-rich model. It features quartz countertops, an optional outdoor kitchen, a 360-degree view camera system, and heated porcelain tile floors.

The chassis features a steel basement construction, and the coach comes equipped with a combination Valid Air leveling system with HWH hydraulic leveling jacks. The GVWR is 54,000 pounds, so you have plenty of room to load up everything you need to make your camping experience feel like home.

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Which Are Gas vs. Diesel?

Diesel vs. gas is a big question in the motorhome space because of power and weight carrying capacity. There is also quite a discrepancy in price that goes along with it.

The Allegro Breeze is the smallest Class A diesel coach on the market. The Allegro RED 340 and 360 are powered by rear diesel engines, hence the RED name. They both operate with a 340 or 360 HP Cummins B6.7 engine. The Phaetons have a 380 or 450 HP Cummins L9 engine, depending on the unit. 

Finally, the Allegro Bus and the Zephyr models also come equipped with diesel engines. The Allegro Bus runs off a 450 HP Cummins L9 engine, and the Zephyr coaches operate with a 605 XP Cummins X15 engine.

Of the Class C options, the Super C has a diesel Cummins ISB 6.7 engine, and the Wayfarer has a 3.0L 6-cylinder Turbo Diesel engine. The Class B Cahaba also operates with a 3.0L 6-cylinder Turbo Diesel engine. Anytime you read that a motorhome is equipped with a Cummins engine, it’s diesel-powered.

On the other hand, the Open Road Allegro features a Ford 7.3L V8 gas engine. It’s the only gas-powered Tiffin motorhome, albeit one of its flagship and most affordable coaches.

Most coaches that specify a V-something engine will be gas-powered. However, like the Class C Wayfarer and Class B Cahaba that have a 3.0L 6-cylinder Turbo Diesel engine, this is not always the case.

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Is Tiffin a Good Motorhome? 

Tiffin owners are loyal to the brand. They vouch for the top quality products and design as well as the excellent customer service. On RV Insider, one owner comments, “Our experience with the Tiffin brand and service they offer is unparalleled to none. In the event something goes wrong with your coach while traveling, they will be there to coach/fix the RV, even after warranty. Parts will arrive at your campsite. Tiffin’s customer service is superb.”

Another satisfied customer writes, “I love this RV. It drives great, Very comfortable to drive on long trips. I tow a Jeep SUV, and I don’t even know it’s there. This RV is in perfect shape. Just turn the key, and it’s ready to roll.” If you’re looking for a quality motorhome, Tiffin is a great option.

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Is a Tiffin Motorhome Right For You?

You might be looking at several brands, and you should be. But make sure Tiffin motorhomes is on your list to consider. With a wide range of prices, there are options for every budget. And since the Tiffin Group manufactures Class A, Class B, and Class C units, there’s a model that will fit your travel lifestyle.

If you’re a solo traveler wanting to explore off-grid, the Cahaba might be perfect. If you’re a retired couple wanting to road trip across America for a few years, the luxurious Zephyr might suit your needs.

Which model catches your eye? Tell us in the comments!

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