Comments on: Roughing It… Even More Smoothly

By: Gary Harpster

Gary Harpster — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:38:45 +0000

Mike,
We bought a 2018 Phaeton 40IH when I retired in 2018. Same color and layout as yours. I had a friend that already ordered his, so I didn’t want the same paint job. We went with the custom paint job as well in Blue. Just today I had the Flooded Batteries changed to AGM’s as ours weren’t lasting very long and even though I believe I maintained them well – they were already bulging on the sides. I’m researching today to see if I need to do anything with the existing inverter to handle these AGM’s – so far I’m not seeing anything needing to be changed. If you have any questions or run into any challenges, I may have already “been there and done that”, feel free to drop me a line. Safe travels.

Best,
Gary H.

By: Connie

Connie — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:21:05 +0000

Wow, what a great looking coach. Love the color scheme. Lisa and I are so happy for you and hope to cross paths again so we can see ooh and ahh in person.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 19:01:06 +0000

In reply to Joanne denny. Jim and Joanne, it might not be too late to get the upgraded batteries, but you'll have to get your dealer to make the call first thing Monday! I sent a few suggestions for the build in a separate e-mail to you. Enjoy your new rig! -Mike

By: Joanne denny

Joanne denny — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 18:45:57 +0000

In reply to Mike.

Hi mike
We’re scheduled to start our build next Thursday – we’re staying thru Tuesday and stage 18 but not the paint etc
We’re somewhat newbies , second coach in just a year – winnie was a problem coach!!
You mentioned that you didn’t know much on your first build, learned a lot by second – can you make any suggestions to help us going thru this process besides taking lots of pics ?and it’s my understanding that we can’t make any more changes at this point but after reading several blogs besides yours wondering if we made a mistake not ordering the gel batteries ?? Assuming we can do that afterwards if we need them –
We also got the all electric coach

Thank you
Jim and joanne

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By: Ray

Ray — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 20:48:27 +0000

RV manufactures still make motor homes with black or dark colors, if you have a black coach it can be 10% hotter and more difficult to cool than a lighter color. You made a good choice going with Tiffin:0

By: Van

Van — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 06:49:40 +0000

In reply to Mike.

When it comes time for solar on that beautiful new coach, here’s a thread that might wet your appetite: http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25074

What an exciting time it must be for you! Must admit to a slight tinge of new coach envy. Hope you take & post lots of pics this next few weeks!

By: Rod Reichardt

Rod Reichardt — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 18:53:42 +0000

In reply to Mike. Thanks Mike!

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 18:11:58 +0000

In reply to Rod Reichardt. We ordered from Rick Osburn at Marlin Ingram RV.

By: Rod Reichardt

Rod Reichardt — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 18:10:47 +0000

In reply to Mike. I could have pursued it but we really didn't want a tag axle rig and had trust issues with the dealer. But the show price was crazy low. Pardon me if you already mentioned it but which dealer are going through? I talked to Sherman briefly about a year ago and would likely go with them if I was to order a coach. Good luck with the IH. Love the color choice.