Vol. 5 # 1 - Tiffin Motorhomes

will make the trip worth taking—its componentsspell comfort over and over.Just a few of those features: ceramic tilewith polished granite inlays; solid cherrycabinetry; three entertainment centers; anAmana residential refrigerator; a Fisher &Paykel dishwasher; a Whirlpool stackedwasher and dryer; a contoured, soft Ultraleatherdinette and sofa; a king-sizeSleep Comfort bed. Do we need to goon? An Aqua-Hot system providing ondemandhot water and a hydronic heatingsystem; an in-motion tracking satellitesystem; and there’s even more.Getting InsideAs I stepped into the 43QRP, I discoveredan unanticipated level of luxury andamenities at an MSRP of only $348,334.The primary eye-catcher is the sofa/booth dinette combination in the driver’sside slide-out. Designed by Flexsteel specificallyfor this coach, the sectional sofaenvelopes you in soft Ultraleather witha foot rest serving the forward-most seat.The curved sofa with seating for threeconceals two large floor-level drawers with4.5 cu. ft. of storage. The passenger sidefeatures an 83-inch Ultraleather sleeper-sofawhich will comfortably seat three.When you rotate the driver’s and passenger’s8-way adjustable Ultraleathertravel chairs, you’ll have conversationalseating for eight. With the two frontslides out, the living/dining/galley areameasures a walloping 20’10” by 12’4”.Accented by the ceramic tile floor andhandsome solid cherry millwork in thecrown molding and valances, the livingarea is sectionally illuminated by 30 recessedbarrel lights, two map lights, threewall sconces, and an attractive two-globefixture over the dining table. Muted earthcolors in the fabrics used for the valancesand the backs of the dinette seating addan air of relaxation to the overall decor.A glazed, cocoa-stained hutch with asolid surface countertop located at thecenter of the coach sits just beneath astandard wall-mounted 32-inch HDMIflat-panel television. An optional 32-inchHDMI television is positioned over thedash, allowing occupants a comfortableview from any seat in the room. If you aretailgating at a football game, you couldkeep up with two games at the same timein the living room. Turn on the bedroomTV and the optional exterior 32-inch TVin the slide-out wall, and you and yourguests can follow four games simultaneously.In the living area, the cabinets abovethe two sofas present nearly 24 cu. ft. ofstorage, succinctly recessed so their depthis not obvious. Each valance is accentedwith three handsome cherry panelsadorned with carved medallion insets.An MCD single piece blackout shade ismounted in tandem with a solar shade ateach window. Valances conceal the doublemount.The galley in this coach is versatile.With 34 sq. ft. of solid surface countertop,you can serve buffet style with supportfrom your residential appliances: a 22 cu.ft. side-by-side refrigerator/freezer withservice through the door for ice and water;a Sharp microwave-convection oven withcomplete settings for cooking meats, vegetables,casseroles, breads, cakes, and preparedfrozen foods; a dishwasher for easyclean-up after the party; a double stainlesssteel sink with brushed nickel single-levercontrol for the combination faucet/sprayer;and a gas-on-glass two burner cooktop.With a three-burner cooktop as an option,this is a galley for the serious chef. Tiffindesigners recessed the residential refrigerator/freezerinto the driver’s side slide-outto provide more space for moving about inthe galley.As you move through the center aislebath, you will be impressed with the largelavatory on the driver’s side with a 31 ×34-inch solid surface countertop andintegrated lavatory bowl. The brushednickel hardware that includes a liquidsoap dispenser adds a touch of residentialclass. The designs in the full-height backsplasheshave a Roman flair. The medicinecabinet is huge: 11.5 inches deep× 21 wide and 31 high. Theatre lightingaccents the cherry-framed mirror. Thevanity has two 27-inch deep drawers anda large cabinet.Measuring 41 inches across and 32inches deep with a skylight above, theshower with a curved fluted glass slidingdoor is nothing short of elegant. The single-levercontrol allows you to change thewater temp easily as you bathe. With fullhookups, you can enjoy a hot shower aslong as your heart desires. The coach’sstandard Aqua-Hot system heats yourwater on demand by passing it througha copper coil positioned over a burnerdrawing fuel from your diesel tank. TheAqua-Hot technology also is used to heatthe coach with hot water heat exchangerspositioned throughout the coach. Threetemperature zones can be maintainedconcurrently.Enclosed by an extra heavy recessedpanel door, the toilet compartment witha separate lavatory is located on the passengerside. The lavatory features a 24 ×30-inch solid surface countertop and a13-inch backsplash with a brushed nickelsingle-lever faucet and accompanying liquidsoap dispenser. The vanity offers three17-inch deep drawers and a cabinet withover three cubic feet of storage. A handsomecherry magazine rack and theatrelighting could easily turn this essential10 Roughing It Smoothly ??? 11