Get started, pick up 2000 Allegro bus,what should we check for , before giving finnal payment?
Ray-elaine said
09:30 PM Mar 1, 2010
We are, from Alberta , canada and have been dreaming of a class A Desiel Tiffin Allegro Bus. {it beautifull] So we made the first move , bought one last week ,pick up in 2 weeks. Can anyone tell us what to check for , before finall payment?
Luvglass said
05:12 AM Mar 2, 2010
If I were you, I would find a local certified RV tech and pay him a few hundred dollars to check it out. Money well spent.
thebearII said
09:49 AM Mar 2, 2010
Arrange to spend about 4 hours just using the MH as you would if you were camping. Get it level to try out the jacks. Turn on all the appliances, refrigerator, A/C, heater, water heater...etc to try them out. leave them on for at least 1/2 hour to make sure all works well.
Run the generator for at least a 1/2 hour and put a load on it (run the A/C).
Test drive the unit for as long as possible, make sure you go up and down hills.
Like Fred said, get an independant RV tech to look it over.
Happytrails said
10:38 AM Mar 2, 2010
All the above and I would also ask to see the maintenance records. Check the dates on the tires. Those should be on the inside. It doesn't matter how many miles are on them....check the dates.
Ray-elaine said
04:15 PM Mar 2, 2010
thanks , everyone for all the info, it really helps alot ! from alberta , canada.
Ray-elaine said
04:59 PM Mar 2, 2010
also brought 4 year warranty,$4600., as we didn't want any surprises. The company, said that everything will be in good working order , but nothing in writing , [ how stupit is thaton our part]
-- Edited by Ray-elaine on Tuesday 2nd of March 2010 05:41:48 PM
Onawave said
06:31 PM Mar 2, 2010
Hey congrats on getting your dream home on wheels. Those are beautiful motor homes. About the only advice I can give since you have the extra protection plan is look in all the cabinets up as far as you can. Look around all vents and skylights. Also look under the cabinets. Then look all around in the storage areas up, and under.
You are looking for signs of water damage. What can be a little stain on the inside showing, can be major damage in the walls and floor where you cant see.
rwarner22 said
08:37 PM Mar 2, 2010
I'd ask for the maintenance records and see if all the warranty work was done and if it was done on time. I agree with Mike and Gerri - ck the dates on the tires. I would check the generator, refrigerator, hot water, furnace and air conditioner(s). I would also make sure I had Coach-Net or 24/7 emergency assistance in place.
I would recommend you view www.tiffinrvnetwork.com if you haven't done so. It has a wealth of information and a forum similar to this for tiffin owners.
I would concentrate on big dollar items first to examine: transmission, tires, slides, jacks, generator, awnings, windshield.
We bought a used Tiffin in May and have been very pleased. Feel free to contact us if we can help.
Good luck,
Randy
Weaverworks said
05:16 AM Mar 9, 2010
I would also add....check the batteries. If they have not been maintained by adding water and cleaning the posts on a monthly basis....then it's a good bet additional items have also been ignored. To replace all the batteries will cost a pretty penny!
So we made the first move , bought one last week ,pick up in 2 weeks.
Can anyone tell us what to check for , before finall payment?
-- Edited by Ray-elaine on Tuesday 2nd of March 2010 05:41:48 PM
You are looking for signs of water damage. What can be a little stain on the inside showing, can be major damage in the walls and floor where you cant see.