Narrowing Down Floorplans
You know you want a Tiffin Allegro Bus. You love the brand, the build quality, and the Powerglide chassis. But Tiffin makes the Allegro Bus in several floorplans and you can't decide which layout is right for you. Here's how to use RVThinker to organize that comparison.
Why Floorplans Matter
The floorplan is arguably the most important differentiator between otherwise-identical RVs. Two 2022 Allegro Buses might have the same engine, chassis, and features, but one has a rear bath and the other has a bath-and-a-half. You'll live in this layout for years — it needs to fit your lifestyle.
Common floorplan considerations:
- Rear bedroom vs. mid-bedroom — affects the living room and storage balance
- Bath layout — full rear bath, bath-and-a-half, or dual-entry bath
- Opposing slides vs. same-side slides — affects interior openness
- Kitchen layout — island, galley, L-shaped
- Dinette vs. free-standing table — formal dining or flexible space
Setting Up the Comparison
Add one RV for each floorplan you're considering, even if you don't have a specific unit in mind yet:
| RV | Floorplan | Key Layout Feature |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tiffin Allegro Bus 45OPP | 45OPP | Opposing slides, rear bath, king bed |
| 2022 Tiffin Allegro Bus 44B | 44B | Bath-and-a-half, mid-RV bedroom |
| 2022 Tiffin Allegro Bus 40IP | 40IP | Shorter (40'), king bed, single bath |
For each one, focus on filling in the fields that differ:
- Floorplan (obviously)
- Length
- Slide-outs count
- Sleeping capacity
- Eating area type
Using Images for Layout Comparison
This is where images become critical. For each floorplan:
- Find the floorplan diagram from Tiffin's website or a dealer listing.
- Screenshot or save the diagram.
- Upload it to the RV in RVThinker.
- Make it the first image (drag it to the front of the gallery) so it shows on the card.
Now when you look at your garage grid, each card shows the floorplan layout at a glance. You can visually compare without opening each one.
Upload photos organized by area: living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom. When you're comparing three floorplans, being able to flip through "all three bathrooms" is much more useful than scrolling through 30 mixed photos.
Adding Real Listings
As you find actual units for sale:
- Open the matching floorplan RV in your garage.
- Add a listing with the seller info, price, and location.
- A single floorplan entry can have multiple listings — one for each unit you find for sale.
This lets you compare prices within and across floorplans:
The 45OPP has three listings ranging from $299K to $340K. The 44B has two listings at $285K and $310K. The 40IP has one listing at $265K.
Searching Across Floorplans
Use the search feature to quickly focus:
- Search for "Allegro Bus" as the model to see all your Tiffin floorplans
- Sort by price to see which floorplans are generally cheaper
- Sort by length if campground size limits are a consideration
Making the Decision
After tracking several of each floorplan with real pricing data, observations, and photos, you'll have a clear picture:
- Which floorplans are more available on the used market?
- Which ones hold their value better (or depreciate faster)?
- Which layout do you keep coming back to when you browse your garage?
Sometimes the data confirms your gut feeling. Sometimes it surprises you. Either way, you're making an informed choice.
RVThinker can organize your research, but nothing replaces walking through a floorplan in person. Once you've narrowed down to two or three layouts, try to visit a dealer that has them on the lot. Stand in the kitchen, sit on the couch, lie in the bed. Your body will tell you things photos can't.