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Departments
6 HITCH HINTS
~ By Andy Thomson
Towing with the new Euro-tech engines.
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RV TIPS - YOU CAN TAKE IT WITH YOU!
~ By Garth Cane
Garth Cane looks at carriers for a range of personal vehicles.
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WAGONMASTERS ~ M.B. and Karen Wilson
Rough Weather Ahead! Are you ready for a sudden storm?
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THE COOKING LADIES ~ Phyllis Hinz and Lamont Mackay
Fresh fruit crêpes at the Ropa.
ON THE COVER
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LETTERS ~ From Tech Editor Garth Cane’s Mailbox
Tips, techniques, and advice for RV enthusiasts.
The 40th Anniversary Tiffin Allegro Breeze 32 R
Cover photo by: Norm Rosen
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Destinations
28 GOING TO THE BEACH!
Lynne Benjamin takes us along on a voyage of discovery,
from the foothills of Alberta’s Rockies to the West Coast of
Vancouver Island.
Road Tests:
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TIFFIN ALLEGRO BREEZE 32 R ~ By Norm Rosen
Affordable luxury in a compact rear diesel class A motorhome.
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Our test vehicle had the optional free-standing dinner
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slide-outs are the icing on the cake.
s RV Lifestyle Magazine continues the celebration of our 40th
anniversary year, we focus on the products and personalities
that have been the foundation of the growth of the Canadian RV
experience.
When it comes to affordable family vacations, nothing beats the value
of a good travel trailer – and when it comes to travel trailers, one of the
best-known names in the business is Starcraft RV.
Starcraft began building farm equipment in northern Indiana in 1903,
expanded into the boating industry in 1920, and entered the RV market
in 1964. The company’s reputation for quality and innovation at a reasonable price has brought smiles to the faces of campers for almost half a
century.
Starcraft RV has a full roster of dealers throughout Canada and
the U.S.A.
For our feature article on the 2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge, we visited Niagara Trailers in St. David’s, Ontario, owned and operated by
the Petrie family. Niagara Trailers will begin its’ 40th anniversary year
in January 2012, under the leadership of John Petrie. John’s late father,
Doug Petrie, was the first recipient of the prestigious Canadian RV
Dealer of the Year Award, for his work on behalf of the community, the
RV industry, and the enhancement of the RV lifestyle in general.
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SPECIFICATIONS
STARCRAFT RV
AUTUMN RIDGE 336
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Length
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Hitch weight
GVWR
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Hot water tank
Grey water tank
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LP Gas
Price as tested
F.O.B. St. David’s Ontario:
35’ 5”
134”
7,955 lbs.
995 lbs
9,950 lbs
1,995 lbs.
80 gal.
6 gal.
32.5 gal.
32.5 gal
2 x 30 lbs.
$29,900
Our road test vehicle was prepared for us by
Niagara Trailers, St. David’s, Ontario. www.
niagaratrailers.com
For more information on Starcraft Autumn
Ridge and other Starcraft products, including a listing of dealers in your area, please
call 1-800-945-4787, or visit
www.starcraftcamping.com.
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equipped for a vehicle of this size.
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Length:
33’2”
Engine:
Navistar MaxxForce® 7
Peak HP:
215 HP @ 2,600 RPM
Peak Torque (Lb.-Ft. Max Net): 560 @ 1,400
Wheelbase:
202”
Tires:
256/70 R 19.5
Wheel to wheel width:
101”
Width:
95”
Interior Width:
91”
Ext. Height w/AC:
11’2”
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78”
GVWR
23,500 lbs.
GAWR – Front
8,500 lbs.
GAWR – Rear
15,000 lbs.
GCWR
28,000 lbs.
Fuel Tank:
65 gal
Alternator Amps:
170
Fresh Water:
70 gal
Black Water:
30 gal
Grey Water:
50 gal
LPG Tank:
20 gal
Furnace:
Two 30,000 BTU
Water Heater: 6-gallon DSI Gas/Electric
Basement Storage:
83 cu. ft.
Trailer Hitch Capacity:
4,500 Lb.
M.S.R.P., Base price, F.O.B. Harriston, ON:
$ 164,920 U.S.
Price as tested:
$ 168,630 U.S.
The Allegro Breeze carries a 10-year limited
frame warranty on the walls, floors and roof,
and a 5-year limited sidewall bond warranty
against delamination between the exterior
fiberglass and the inner frame.
Many thanks to the staff at McPhail’s of
Harriston, Ontatrio, for their assistance in the
preparation of this road test.
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