Tiffin Motorhomes is a luxury American Class A motorhome manufacturer with 50+ years of family craftsmanship from Alabama. Now part of Thor Industries, Tiffin remains family-managed and renowned for exceptional build quality. Tiffin motorhomes occasionally appear in the UK as premium imports.

The Class A diesel range includes:

The Allegro — the original 1972 model that launched the brand. Still in production as a gas Class A.

The Allegro RED — diesel-powered luxury touring.

The Phaeton — best-selling diesel pusher with 450hp Cummins engine, independent front suspension. Four floor plans from 37' to 45'.

The Allegro Bus — mid-range luxury with Freightliner Steer Safe tag axle, from 37' to 45'.

The Zephyr — Tiffin's pinnacle. Custom-order only with 605hp diesel engine. The ultimate American motorhome experience.

Tiffin Motorhomes was founded in September 1972 by Bob Tiffin in Red Bay, Alabama. The Tiffin family's connection to the industry began in 1941 when Bob's father Alex started Tiffin Supply Company. Bob became interested in RVs while supplying materials to a local manufacturer — when that company closed, he launched Tiffin Motorhomes.

The first model produced was the Allegro in 1972, which became a legendary American motorhome name. Over five decades, Tiffin built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and construction quality, with manufacturing facilities in Red Bay, Winfield (Alabama), Belmont and Burnsville (Mississippi).

In December 2020, Tiffin was acquired by Thor Industries for $300 million. Despite Thor's ownership, three generations of the Tiffin family continue to run daily operations, with Leigh Tiffin (Bob's grandson) serving as President.

Exceptional craftsmanship — over 50 years of family-driven attention to detail has created a reputation for some of the finest Class A motorhomes ever built.

Family continuity — three generations of the Tiffin family continue managing daily operations, maintaining the founder's quality standards.

Superior cabinetry — Tiffin's furniture and cabinetry is considered among the finest in the American RV industry, reflecting Bob Tiffin's background in the furnishings trade.

Strong value retention — Tiffin's quality reputation means their motorhomes hold value exceptionally well on the used market.

If you want the finest American Class A motorhome — Tiffin's 50+ years of family craftsmanship delivers exceptional build quality.

If residual value matters — Tiffin motorhomes hold their value better than most American RV brands.

If you want family-run quality with corporate backing — Thor Industries' financial strength with Tiffin family management.

Not designed for UK roads — Tiffin Class A motorhomes are 37-45 feet long, far exceeding UK road norms.

Left-hand drive only — all production is LHD.

Extreme pricing — Tiffin's luxury positioning means very high purchase prices.

Requires HGV licence — most Tiffin models significantly exceed 3,500kg, requiring C or C1 licence categories.

No UK dealer network — specialist American RV importers only.

Post-acquisition quality concerns — some reports of inconsistency since the 2020 Thor acquisition.

Check UK road legality — Tiffin motorhomes are large American vehicles. Verify all UK dimension and weight compliance.

Check driving licence requirements — most models require C1 or C category licence.

Verify all system conversions — gas, electrical, water systems must be properly converted to UK standards.

Inspect the Cummins or equivalent diesel — full service history on the commercial diesel engine is essential.

Check the cabinetry — Tiffin's hallmark. Any damage or poor repair to the furniture devalues the motorhome significantly.

Tiffin manufacturer warranty applies in North America only through the Thor Industries/Tiffin dealer network. The Red Bay service centre is legendary for its customer care but is obviously not accessible from the UK.

Specialist American RV importers may offer their own warranty packages. Independent comprehensive warranty is essential for UK owners of imported Tiffin motorhomes.

When buying a used Tiffin Motorhomes, look for a dealer that offers an independent warranty backed by a provider like the RAC. This means your warranty remains valid even if the dealer ceases trading. OakTree Motorhomes offer up to three years of RAC-backed warranty, covering the average ownership period.