2 0 1 2 P H A E T O N D E A L E R O V E R V I E W 2012 PHAETON A Quick Glance: The 2012 Phaeton from Tiffin Motorhomes
Contents 1. Introducing the 2012 Phaeton... 3 2. Changes at a Glance... 4 3. Interior Options... 10 4. Floorplans... 12 5. Exterior Options... 15 6. Chassis... 15
1. Introducing the 2012 Phaeton Welcome to the 2012 Phaeton from Tiffin Motorhomes! Consistently our best-selling brand, the Phaeton also has ranked as the No. 1 seller in America for Class A motorhomes for the past five years. With your help, we expect that streak to continue in 2012. We continue to listen to our customers and strive to meet their requests on what they would like to see in their new motorhome. Traditionally, our customers and dealers alike anticipate the updates for the new model year. As we begin taking orders for our 2012 Phaeton, this overview guide provides you with a quick glance at many of the changes we have incorporated into our new model. More details on the 2012 Phaeton will follow, along with updated pricing. The following pages highlight some of the major changes, with images included with most for easy identification. Hopefully, the additions to the interior of the Phaeton will impress both you and your customers. Whether it s the addition of high-gloss cabinets throughout the coach, the new driver s side console, or the enhanced ceiling molding, your customers will continue to relate luxury and value with Tiffin Motorhomes when they step inside the 2012 Phaeton. In addition, a residential stainless steel refrigerator with six batteries is now standard. It was an option in earlier models. We hope this guide proves useful in previewing our latest product. Most importantly, thank you for all you do to support Tiffin Motorhomes and for continuing to be one of our valued dealers. 3
2. Changes at a Glance! Enhanced ceiling molding with iron scrolls, new corner pieces (Figure 2-1) Figure 2-1: Ceiling molding! Added high-gloss cabinets throughout the coach (Figure 2-2) Figure 2-2: High-gloss cabinets! Updated window treatment with new valances (Figure 2-3) Figure 2-3: New valances 4
! Incorporated wood drawer in step well for convenient storage (Figure 2-4) Figure 2-4: Wood drawer in step well! Moved new driver s side console to make it more convenient (Figure 2-5) Figure 2-5: New driver s side console! Upgraded headboard design with secure backers (Figure 2-6) Figure 2-6: New headboard design 5
! Integrated side-view cameras with VelVac mirrors (Figure 2-7) Figure 2-7: VelVac mirrors with camera! Expanded computer drawer in dash to include compartment and lid (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8: Computer drawer compartment and lid! Routed plumbing to add potable water fill in passenger side sewer compartment door (Figure 2-9) Figure 2-9: New potable water fill 6
! Mounted 12-inch, nickel-plated appliance pull on cabinet beneath sink (Figure 2-10) Figure 2-10: Nickel-plated appliance pull! Added new courtesy LED light in step well (Figure 2-11) Figure 2-11: New light in step well! Provided new refrigerator wall art to improve appeal of living area (Figure 2-12) Figure 2-12: New refrigerator wall art 7
! Implemented new fascia design for slide outs (Figure 2-13) Figure 2-13: New slide out fascias! Upgraded interior appearance with all Expo wallboard (Figure 2-14) Figure 2-14: All Expo wallboard! Expanded bathroom features with new hand-held shower head with on/off switch (Figure 2-15) Figure 2-15: Shower head with on/off switch 8
! Improved efficiency with change from Halogen to LED in recessed ceiling lights ONLY (Figure 2-16) Figure 2-16: LED lights in recessed ceiling! Configured new 110V plug for dash toe kick! Increased horsepower with ISL 400 engine for 42 Phaeton (previously 380)! Moved passenger dash fan switch to passenger side console! Added duct box behind hide-a-bed option! Updated step ring color to enhance coach entry! Included bedroom tile as option for 36 QSH 9
3. Interior Options! Capri (new)! Palmetto (new)! White Diamonds Note: See following page for overview of interior options. 10
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4. Floorplans New floorplans will be introduced throughout the year. Available floorplans include:! 36 QSH (Figure 4-1)! 40 QBH (Figure 4-2) Figure 4-1: 36 QSH Figure 4-2: 40 QBH 12
! 40 QKH (Figure 4-3)! 40 QTH (Figure 4-4) Figure 4-3: 40 QKH Figure 4-4: 40 QTH 13
! 42 QBH (Figure 4-5) Figure 4-5: 42 QBH 14
5. Exterior Options! Rustic Canyon (New color: Version of Rocky Mountain Brown, replacing off-white color with burgundy)! Gold Coral! Maroon Coral! Silver Sand! Sunlit Sand! Rocky Mountain Brown 6. Chassis Tiffin Motorhomes will continue to build the 36, 40 and 42 Phaetons standard with the Freightliner chassis. Tiffin s PowerGlide chassis is optional on the 40 Phaeton, while the Spartan chassis is optional on the 42. 15
For more information about Tiffin Motorhomes, visit our website at www.tiffinmotorhomes.com. Tiffin Motorhomes believes that the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. Such information is subject to change without notice. Tiffin Motorhomes is not responsible for inadvertent errors. 2011 Tiffin Motorhomes. All Rights Reserved. 5/11