Another Cross Country Journey in an Allegro RED RV

About two years ago, I re-built a totaled 2019 Tiffin Allegro RED Class A diesel pusher and drove it across the USA in a shake down cruise. Now, I get to skip the re-build and just drive a 2021 Allegro RED from my shop in Arizona to Sewell Motorcoach in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. I know it's a little long, but I hope you enjoy the more in depth look at the roof, exterior, and interior as I try to point out why this is a good unit and I wish I had more time to enjoy it.
A big thank you to Cal for his assistance moving the units and an even bigger THANK YOU for a the outrageous milestone of hitting 50,000 subscribers on the channel :) !!!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Any questions about the RV can be addressed to Doug Sewell ‪@Sewellmotorcoach‬
sewellmotorcoach.com

[@CozyLivingMachine]

Don't ever apologize for your videos being too long. I'd watch a 5 hour special. Would it be on 2x speed? Yes. But you bet I'd watch every minute of it! 😂 Also, congrats on 50K!!

[@AZExpert]

Challenge accepted

[@Technocrat.]

Lol RV guys unite.

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

Pay me to drive across America AND fly me to Vegas, .... WOOOOOHOOOOO! 😁👍👍🤪🤣✌️🇺🇸

[@AZExpert]

I've been in Vegas enough this year lol

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

@@AZExpert VEGASSS BABY! You can NEVER get enough of VEGASSS BABY! 😱🤣🤪👍🇺🇸 We love VEGASSS BABY! 😁👍🇺🇸

[@KevinCoop1]

Congratulations James! Your videos get better each thousand viewers you get! Been watching 3 years! Best wishes, Kevin

[@AZExpert]

Thank you Kevin!

[@bfrank489]

Best demo around . Thanks James. I never doze off with your videos haha!

[@AZExpert]

That's high praise, sometimes I do after I've edited it and it is the 900th time I have seen it

[@voyager4328]

congratulations on the 50,000+ sub's, very much Deserved... 👍 👍

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@sandramihu882]

Love your videos. I also know you've always been a Tiffin fanboy. Would love to know your real opinion on Tiffins since Thor bought them out.. I have never seen you comment on a Tiffin roof like that.. I feel that Thor junks every brand down once they buy it!!

[@AZExpert]

If I find a bad one--I'll tell you :)

[@cwshumate914]

You do more RV travel than some owners do and you're not even in your 🦫!

[@AZExpert]

I know I know! LOL

[@THEBOSS-vn2ky]

How much YOU get paid

[@positivelybeautiful1]

Most beautiful Allegro Red Coach. Doug is wise to have you to assist.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@jeepfvr]

🙂 I appreciate the effort and time taken to edit so we have a flawless video to watch (even though I actually enjoy the outtakes). Esp. the last one 😁

[@AZExpert]

:)

[@doyleshaw3063]

Enough said when you started on the roof, ty for the transparency

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@rickhicks3477]

As a auto and medium truck technician. I really enjoy your brutal honesty. Been with you since 12,000 subscribers. 👍👍

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for hanging in there

[@rockeyoliver7254]

You’re awesome and I always learn from you. Congratulations James!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@fredcartwright2745]

Andrew stop worrying your vids are to short take your time we love hearing from you well i do what a guy regards Fred UK.

[@cjc1103]

Pizza for breakfast, my kind of road trip :-P

[@AZExpert]

It's the food of champions

[@pierrejobin6113]

You have the best job.

[@AZExpert]

Sometimes :)

[@postersm7141]

I hope he (James) doesn’t take this the wrong way but I don’t know what it is about his grin. He reminds me of somebody and he has that grin that looks like the cat that just ate the canary!! every time he smiles or grins it makes me laugh and I can’t stop watching. He could be selling sewer pipes and I would still be watching!

[@TheRdwyer]

I never got paid to drive my GM PD4106 34ft bus conversion. You have a great job. Enjoy while you can.

[@michaelbabella1103]

500,000 is just right around the corner for you! CONGRATULATIONS!!!😀😀😀😀

[@AZExpert]

LOL I hope so

[@andrewspies1968]

Congrats on your 50k!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@MrJflores09]

You must have the balance of a circus acrobat! Every time you check over the caps , or on the sides checking the molding , I just cringe! I feel like I’m gonna fall and I’m sitting in my recliner ! Great info ! Learning a lot ! Don’t fall !

[@AZExpert]

It's not as scary as it looks I promise! Unless it's windy, or raining

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

I think it would have been much safer to get off the roof before one moves. Let alone across states. You’re the man.. another great walk through and showing what to look at and concerns

[@jud2820]

Really like that you get to have mini-holidays. Pretty great

[@AZExpert]

It really is!

[@bobmckenzie425]

Congrats James! Love the channel and the information you give! Keep going!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@NoelBarlau]

You've described the best part about being an airline pilot: I show up to a perfectly maintained airplane, already loaded with fuel. I just get to do the fun part of taking it from Point A to Point B.

[@AZExpert]

LOL

[@williejames2170]

I'm a gear head also and love road trips to o.

[@TinkerBell67]

Hi James, I’m new to your channel and welcome to “My Mississippi”; I hope you enjoyed your stay! I LOVE watching your videos because your inspections are so meticulous & I’m learning so much from watching you. I’m so excited to purchase my 1 st THOR😂. Stay safe

[@carmencolon3520]

James we thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise regarding RVS. Congrats 👏 👏 👏.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@MRDENNISCHARLES]

You”re a good man who knows what he is talking about, how refreshing!

[@philw7174]

Congrats on over 50K. Nice RED. Thanks for the tour James. Happy trails!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Phil for all the awesome comments!

[@deltas4114]

Woohoo, love the bloopers at the end too. Thanks for sharing your inspection trip. Congrats on 50k👍

[@AZExpert]

Thanks so much!

[@zjitterbug]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@LayloNewt]

Thanks for another great video and so glad to see you having some fun time doing another road trip. Keep those videos coming Stay Safe and keep making those Memories

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@Rincon009]

New sub... great vids, AZ! Keep'em coming!

[@grandma27or8]

James you are a gem! Honesty and trust are rare traits these days!🎉

[@mmanut]

BEAUTIFUL BUS, PERSONALY I LIKE THE 30 ISH FOOT BUSSES. PERFECT SIZE. THANK YOU, GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS ‼️ ‼️ Vinny 🇺🇸

[@MrMrWrench]

Great inspection and review of that Tiffin. We have a Tiffin Allegro Bus and we love it. Thanks for your time. Keep the videos coming.

[@ridhadababi5858]

Very very good job. Thanks for sharing.

[@Daccart]

Great video. I always learn something new when watching your videos.

[@AZExpert]

Awesome, thank you!

[@benoitfontaine899]

Love your videos, keep up the good work! 👍

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@bass3587]

Once again another quality video. Thanks again.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisk164]

Your the man bud..love your videos

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@PaiviProject]

Hey. I think it is so fun that you got to do that. You so obviously love it. We are learning from your inspections and seeing what people have done with their busses. Since apparently we're not getting any younger...we got big plans and it's kind of now or never situation. So thanks for educating us for our perhaps possible future ahead 👍 ...oh and I do see the outtakes hah haa I totally feel you 🤣👋

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@gruponemesis]

LOVE YOUR VIDSSS. Love to see the whole clan too!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :) My kids are sometimes around in the videos, RARELY the wife is

[@scoobiedoo2517]

Nice rig. I like the shorter rigs. We enjoy going with you on the road trips!!! Congratulations on 50k.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@williamcarruthers3142]

Super summary, thank you!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks William!

[@dougchalmers5010]

Woo Hoo! Congrats on 50k subscribers! Cheers!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@dwrisdon2487]

Congrats on your 70k. Bill

[@lawrencebest9943]

Another great video congratulations on 50K

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@masterblasterjamin]

Congratulations on the 50k! Thanks for sharing the wisdom 😎

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@MaryWehmeier]

Congratulations James! 50k is exceptional!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@lorrieleaver2447]

I love your videos James and learn something every time. I really liked this one especially with the solar panels and batteries. It would be a great first motorhome if I don’t have to loose too much money over a couple of years. Congratulations on 50,000 followers as you really deserve this as a starter 😉 What I really appreciate is you driving this for 2,000 miles and not having any issues. I’m feeling very reassured about this. Thank you my dear friend ⭐️🥂

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@jancash2944]

glad you got to come back to the east coast side ! be safe going home and take care of call stay safe

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Jan

[@zr1sparky1]

Congrats on the 50k James You deserve it!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@danmadden1080]

Congratulations for 50k !

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Dan!

[@donwhitehead5705]

Congratulations on 50k! I enjoy your videos very much!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you very much!

[@RebeccaRaven]

Take all the time you want! It's all interesting....and congrats on your 50k!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@willmix5044]

Love your videos. Don’t worry about the length. Can you show some of the slide out models with the slides closed? I would like to get a feel for moving around while going down the road.

[@rbnhood39]

Hey James, another great video.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@alwayslearningthankyou2708]

Excellent presentation on this coach.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@DavidHBurkart]

Right on James!! Living the life!!

[@AZExpert]

:)

[@renerodriguezjr3904]

congrats thank you for the informative videos.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@mike_adams]

Congratulations on 50k milestone

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!!

[@jimroles1478]

Congrats on 50K subscribers! When I worked in a custom cabinet shop, we used alder as a substitute for cherry. A little less expensive and finishes like cherry. Great video.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@marychristie6194]

Really nice Coach and really like your channel-on your channel James, you aren’t trying to sell me Brooklyn Bedding, electric bikes, snap pads, liquid springs and on and on etc etc -Thank you 😀🚌🇺🇸🎉

[@AZExpert]

DO you have a moment to talk about your cars extended warranty?

[@timk.9827]

Fantastic James Thanks.

[@AZExpert]

You're Welcome Tim! Thanks for watching!

[@Technocrat.]

Congrats on 65k subs

[@maxwood192]

Great video. I am from New Zealand and work in the engineering industry so always very interested in what people have done especially in the RV industry. Its sad to see RV manufacturers install lots of stuff on the roof and drill many holes through the roof which all may leak water inside in time. My idea is when the RV is built a roof rack be built which can be mounted onto the body structural frame with as few holes into the roof as possible. All the roof equipment can mounted onto that frame, and all cables can be attached to the frame. and have only one duct through the roof where for all cable to enter inside. Ventilation fans should have a side wall vents, and have no roof vents. I would not glue a solar panel onto the roof, what is happening underneath the panel. The modern RV roof is a time bomb, you would want to inspect it often. I think the RV industry should move on and upgrade RV roof construction. Cheers

[@peterbeyer5755]

I built my own little camper out of a LWB Vito van and used this idea, I just unbolted and unplugged my solar panels and antennas when I wanted to use my van roof rack for work. I also had a vent fan through the floor run by a small solar panel to keep it cool inside.

[@jc_from_tx9229]

Congrats on $50k you deserve it!! I like the longer videos

[@AZExpert]

Awesome thank you!

[@19vagabond53]

Really beautiful. My fav so far!

[@AZExpert]

Yay, thank you!

[@robertburgess6100]

Nice Rig! And Congratulations!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Robert!

[@TonyTorres-jj8ku]

Great content!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@terry3193]

Hi James, congratulations on your 50k subscriber level! That’s awesome and doesn’t surprise me whatsoever…..you’re good! This was a great video, very interesting and informative. I learn something with every one of your videos. I also notice that you and I are exactly the same when it comes to “eating and living on the road”. I can survive off of almost nothing, maybe a few chicken wings, piece of pizza, a soda or bottle of water, handful of chips and I’m good to go. A pair of shorts, underwear, t shirt, towel, toothbrush and I’m good for a while. Extremely minimalist and low maintenance. My wife thinks it’s terrible but when she comes along, it’s an ordeal and half the house and grocery store has to come along. As usual, I’m always very nervous when watching you on the roof……don’t like it but be careful. I’m really looking forward to watching your next video on your Beaver. I enjoy watching the progress. Take care!

[@AZExpert]

She just wants to make sure you are fed :) Sometimes my wife comes along--she also brings half the house

[@DLTJR1959]

Always like the Red from Tiffin. Thought that it offered a lot of value for the $$$. Your video proves the point. Thanks again from a long time subscriber.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@badgerpa9]

Congrats on getting over 50K subs. Who would imagine 50K people that like roof inspections, lol. I enjoy your ending, sorry for laughing but I know words are hard. I did DJ years ago and somedays talking was very hard. Stay safe and healthy.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@PeterPedroA.Cintron-421Pc]

Congratulations my friend 😊 You doing amazing job if I was a little younger I would love to be cover your student to learn about inspections and also to drive the motor coaches but one place to another but congratulations on your success buddy 🖖🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@stevewhite3753]

I am really enjoying your videos i’ve owned two other motorhomes in my life I will be retiring in the next 3 to 4 years and plan on traveling the country I’ve never owned a diesel pusher and that’s what I plan on getting so watching these videos really helps thank you

[@AZExpert]

Awesome! I hope you have a ton of fun

[@thyhangman]

Congrats on 50k! Seems like yesterweek I signed up when it was in the teens, keep it growing James WTG! On your dislike of the stalk trans shifter, just a personal preference or are there any issues with it?

[@joehosek360]

Congratulations on the 50000 subscribers I started watching when you had 12000 does that make me an old timer

[@AZExpert]

You're the OG!

[@MrTubeman123456]

great video i cant afford a huge rv but i like my old class c thanks for enertaining videos

[@meganbarnard7000]

Hey, I am an Ex-pat living in England. An old school friend of mine started an RV Channel, which got me watching RV travel channels. Your channel popped up a few months ago, and I now have an obsession with watching your inspection videos. 🤣😂 Your such a genuine and happy guy, which makes the videos great entertainment for those less technical amongst us. Just thought I'd say hi....from an Overseas follower! Keep up the adventures :-D

[@AZExpert]

Hey thanks! I like watching the canal narrow boat youtubers LOL

[@coreymerritt7742]

Really nice James for 33 feet got lots of sleeping space my 32 foot travel trailer has only got one bed perfect for 2

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@deanh7190]

52,500 as I write this! Keep up the great work and stay real.

[@AZExpert]

Awesome

[@stevendunn264]

What a nice RV.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@ernieb3626]

great video, im interested in knowing more about putting internet in our voyage so my wife can work from the road. I will look into the sky pro. thanks as always James and Congratulations on breaking fifty k!!! its nice when someone who is doing this for the love of it has success. keep up the good work and God Bless.

[@RiverWoods111]

For internet did you mean Skylink? There are quite a few RV channels who have reviewed it and said wonderful things about it. You would still possibly want a prepaid AT&T or likes hotspot for when staying in the trees. They get about the same speeds, but only work where there is cell coverage, so it is recommended you have both or make sure you are never in a spot with complete tree coverage.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@driver777]

Thank you, sir.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@jimmymcclosky3786]

That’s a very nice rig.

[@AZExpert]

I think so

[@rickbakker6603]

Great content thanks

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobbafett1971]

Thanks for the walk through. I have an 2018 allegro open road. I'm surprised how the open road is actually a higher level of finish mine actually is. But lot of good stuff in the RED.

[@AZExpert]

There certainly is

[@janebray9392]

You had me at: CONVOY❤️⛽️🚙⛽️🚙⛽️🤣🙋‍♀️🇨🇦, LOL, after all my new hobby is CONVOYING😜😘🚜🇨🇦🛻🇨🇦🚙🇨🇦⛽️🇨🇦⛽️🇨🇦⛽️🇨🇦⛽️🙋‍♀️❤️ Hoping to get outside of my country someday...I'd head straight to AZ❤️‼️‼️🏕

[@AZExpert]

I'd head straight to Canada if I had the time! It's beautiful!

[@sambuvca22]

might be better for you to focus on sales and service on the back side. happy to see you doing this. best of luck!

[@AZExpert]

I'm not a salesman, just a tech

[@bobbafett1971]

I have a 2018 allegro. I can confirm the bubling on the roof. I was sure I was getting de-lam. Thank you for confirming.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobbafett1971]

@@AZExpert No problem. I'm a fan. Watch all your videos. Best on KZbin. Keep it up.

[@shnobi24]

Your right, it is a no brainer

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@dc1544]

Not sure if you know this. When doing lithium batteries remove the Daisy chain cables and run each battery to a positive and negative busbar. Using busbars will divide load between batteries which will extend the life of batteries as the whole load doesn't go through each battery. for example 100 amps being pulled through 4 100ah batteries is 1C. now with that same 100 amp load going through busbar to 4 batteries pulls .25C from each battery as long as each battery cable from each battery is exact same length. I have 4 banks (same as calling it a battery) with 2 5k inverters. if I pull full load 10k each of my banks will hit .18C-.2C. I have 280AH banks at 48 volts. Almost all now are doing busbars instead of Daisy chaining. Hope this helps. Then adding more batteries is easy as you just connect to busbar. I also have fused cut off from each bank (battery).

[@stephenlevan6676]

Cool. I have alder cabinets in my house.

[@santiagojimenez8912]

Let me tell you something that’s a really nice coach 33 foot I think it’s a perfect size you can fit almost anywhere

[@AZExpert]

Yes it is!

[@mattross8131]

Great video James. Congratulations on 50K subscribers!! On this Red, it would be nice if you mentioned that it is a Red 340. And the difference between the Red 340 and Red 360! Difference in engine size, transmission and towing capability! And, my 2011 Breeze has air levelling that works wonderfully. How much movement did you get when walking around with just the air bags supporting you?

[@AZExpert]

yes it is the 340 based on the exteror badging I can't say I've noticed differences between the two engines. Thanks

[@mattross8131]

@@AZExpert James, I forgot, you are a master tech, not a salesman! We can let Doug tell us about the RV's specs! 😊

[@scarter176]

James, remind everybody the lithium batteries have on board BMS and will disconnect around 11 volts.

[@elierhernandez1]

I like the fuel card deal😝

[@brianc.612]

Thank you very much. Great video again. I think that was a Allegro 340, is that right? Which would be a step down from the Allegro 360, AKA 33AA, which is 35 feet long, even though it's a 33AA.

[@rujeepn]

Nice coach! The problem I have with these Tiffin coaches is the small engine & trans package with DEF. Plus, anything built during the last 2.5 years has the potential for big issues, even Tiffin! Really, anything built after 2010 is no Bueno, imho. I know from experience as I bought a 2015 Tuscany ($300k MSRP) and it was a lemon. After 10 years with 2 different rigs & ZERO issues (2005 & 2010) I had no clue how bad Thor was. Wondering why the owner spent all the money on lithium & solar to sell at 9,000 miles.

[@AZExpert]

Probably because they didnt rent first and it was just too much for them to handle