chompchomp
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The Kwikee leveling system on our 2007 Itasca Sunova 35J has become junk, and you can't buy parts because they went under. Our options seem to be to either limp the MH down to South Florida and have Bigfoot install a new system for $4,000 to $5,000 or trade her in. I'm ready to move to diesel, but don't want to go big because we like staying in the national parks, whose sites max out at 35' rigs. After some research, I think it comes down to the Allegro Red 33AA vs. the Forza 34T.
They seem to be very comparable in many of the specs, but the Tiffin is rated at 10,000 towing capacity to the Winne's 5,000, which is quite a discrepancy. We love our Itasca's rock-solid construction/ride and the Forza shares that; I also really like the placement of the entry door on the Forza behind the passenger door as opposed to in front of it.
Any input on this would be greatly appreciated!
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Ivylog
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Please learn from my mistakes.$$$$ 17 years ago on here, 36' was considered max for NP, SP, USFS, COE CGs so I bought a used 36'DP. Did not take long to learn that's BS so went to 40'. 14 years ago when able to use a MH 100+ days/year went to a 42' and in the summer we boondock out West 5 out of 7 days for three months without any problems and NO reservations...the internet has made it easy to do this. OK, sometimes I have to stay just outside of a NP. Never though I'd do this BUT last month I went to 45'...my point is buy more MH than you think you need, ONE TIME and not like me. Good luck
This post is my opinion (free advice). It is not intended to influence anyone's judgment nor do I advocate anyone do what I propose.
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Mr.Mark
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I'll jump in with my opinion.... Back in 2004 (before we purchased our 1st MH) we rented a 31 ft. Fleetwood Tioga class C and it had a somewhat similar floor plan to the Forza in that all the seating is on one side.
If you have friends/family with you, it's like birds sitting on a fence, everyone is on the same side. You DO have the passenger seat that turns around but just one spot across from all the other seating.
So, I vote for the Tiffin as it has more balanced seating. In the Forza, I'm wondering if the bathroom door will hinder your entrance into the bathroom while the slide is closed, the Tiffin appears to have a sliding bathroom door.
I know you like the 'mid door' but the front door allows the slide to start earlier in the sidewall giving you more openness in the living area.
Another deciding factor is where the 'factory' is located. I see that you are in Florida and Red Bay, AL, is closer than Indiana.
Whatever you choose, you will have fun!
On edit: Check the CCC as the Tiffin with 4 slides is going to be close to max weight.
Safe travels,
MM.
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azdryheat
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I'd go Tiffin, better built.
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irishtom29
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A new Tiffin Red 33AA I recently looked at had 5243 pounds of payload (OCCC) , pretty good.
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bullydogs1
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I'd go Tiffin as I know people that have this model and are very pleased. Winne is not a bad coach....but I think Tiffin edges it out.
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chompchomp
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Wow. I haven't posted on this forum in quite awhile and therefore forgot how valuable it can be as a resource. Thank you so much for the wise and thoughtful input you guys!
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crasster
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I'd go with the size of coach you want (if you trade in) and then plug in to where to go. The internet is definitely your friend to learn where you can fit.
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eheading
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Another highly competitive unit in the size you are looking for would be the Newmar Ventana LE motorhome. They also have a 34' model. We have one and love it. I believe ours has more slides than either the 34' Forza or the Allegro RED.
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chompchomp
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Ed, I've been looking at that option seriously in the past few days. Have you had any issues with your coach and are you driving a bigger coach or the 34' Ventana model?
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