Tiffin Motorhomes GH1 2023 User manual

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Copyright © by Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc. - all rights reserved.
DISCLAIMER
Many of the features and appliances described in this manual might not be reflected in the
actual Van purchased, depending on the options and models selected by the Van owner. All
items, materials, instructions, and guidance described in this manual are as accurate as possible at
the time of printing. However, due to Tiffin Motor Homes’ ongoing and dedicated commitment
to excellence, improvement of Tiffin’s Vans is a continuing process. Consequently, Tiffin Motor
Homes reserves the right to make substitutions and improvements in its makes and models of
Vans without prior notification. Substitutions of comparable or better materials, finishes,
appliances, instrumentation, and instruction might be made at any time it is deemed prudent to
provide the customer with the best possible Van, meeting the customer’s requirements.

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GENERAL INFORMATION..................................... 6
Welcome to a life of “roughing it smoothly” .............................7
About This Manual .....................................................................7
Delivery ......................................................................................8
Dealer Responsibilities..............................................................8
Customer Responsibilities.........................................................8
Reporting Safety Defects (USA) ................................................9
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) ...........................................9
Signalement Des Defauts De Securite A Tranpsort Canada Pour
Les Proprietaies Canadiens.....................................................10
Tiffin Motor Homes Limited Warranty .....................................10
Warranty Service .....................................................................11
Owner’s Information Package .................................................11
Customer Relations .................................................................11
Safety Messages......................................................................12
Safety Instructions ............................................ 13
Safety Considerations .............................................................14
General Warnings ....................................................................14
Pre-Departure Checklist ..........................................................15
Driving Safety ..........................................................................16
Carbon Monoxide Warning.......................................................17
CO Gas Detector ......................................................................17
Fire Safety................................................................................19
Fire Extinguisher .....................................................................20
Smoke Detector .......................................................................20
Electrical..................................................................................21
Loading ....................................................................................21
Maintenance ............................................................................21
Towing Hitch............................................................................21
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM...................................................22
THERMOSTAT CONTROLS.......................................................22
LCD Touch Screen Controller Manages the entire system .....22

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APPLIANCES ...................................................... 23
REFRIGERATOR .......................................................................24
COOKTOP.................................................................................24
WATER HEATER .......................................................................24
Aqua Hot Model 125D. ....................................... 24
Shower Operation ....................................................................25
Black Water Disposal...............................................................25
SEWER CONNECTION AND CAMPING .....................................25
CABINETS & FURNITURE .................................. 26
CABINETS ................................................................................27
FURNITURE..............................................................................27
CHASSIS FEATURES .......................................... 28
PERFORMANCE ........................................................................29
TIRES AND WHEELS ................................................................29
ELECTRICAL FEATURES.................................... 30
GENERAL INFORMATION.........................................................31
SHORE POWER.........................................................................31
BATTERIES ..............................................................................32
Inverter ....................................................................................32
120 –VOLT AC (VAC) RECEPTICALS .......................................32
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPT (GFCI) RECEPTABCLES33
CIRCUIT BREAKERS ................................................................33
EXTERIOR FEATURES........................................ 35
TOWING HITCH ........................................................................36
SECURITY LIGHTS (4X4 ONLY) ...............................................36
MIRRORS..................................................................................36
ROOF RACK (4X4 ONLY)..........................................................36
LIGHT BAR (4X4 ONLY) ...........................................................36
Optional front LED light bar on roof rack. ...............................36
LADDER (4X4 ONLY) ................................................................36

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TIRE RACK (4X4 ONLY) ...........................................................36
MOLLE RACK (4X4 ONLY)........................................................36
RUNNING BOARDS...................................................................36
INTERIOR FEATURES ........................................ 37
FLOORING ................................................................................38
CEILING....................................................................................38
WINDOW TREATMENTS ...........................................................38
PLUMBING & BATH FEATURES......................... 39
MONITOR PANEL .....................................................................40
KITCHEN SINK .........................................................................40
SHOWER...................................................................................40
WATER PUMP...........................................................................40
CITY WATER CONNECTIONS ...................................................41
FILLING FRESH WATER TANK.................................................41
SANITIZING..............................................................................42
SANITIZING HOT AND COLD FIXTURES AND FRESH WATER
TANK ........................................................................................42
SANITIZING HOT AND COLD FIXTURES ONLY (NOT FRESH
WATER TANK)..........................................................................42
FRESH WATER LINES ..............................................................43
GENERAL INFORMATION.........................................................43
TOILET .....................................................................................43
BLACK WATER HOLDING TANK ..............................................44
WASTEWATER DISPOSAL ........................................................44
SEWER CONNECTION AND CAMPING .....................................44
AWNINGS, VENTS, AND DOORS ........................ 45
WINDOWS.................................................................................46
AWNING ...................................................................................46
To operate the awning:............................................................46
In case of awning power failure or to manually close the awning:
VENTS ......................................................................................47

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DRIVING YOUR VAN .......................................... 48
AM/FM/CD STEREO SYSTEM ....................................................49
DASHBOARD HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS.........................49
INTERIOR MAINTIANCE WASHING AND DRYING50
WASHING .................................................................................51
SEALS.......................................................................................51
PROPER SEALANTS FOR APPLICATION..................................51
ROOF CARE & MAINTENANCE ................................................52
MOISTURE MAINTENANCE......................................................52
INTERIOR CARE .......................................................................52
CONDENSATION ......................................................................52
FABRICS...................................................................................53
WALLS & CEILING ...................................................................53
DASHBOARD ............................................................................53
WOODWORK & FLOORS...........................................................54
COUNTERTOPS ........................................................................54
ACCESSORIES..........................................................................54
DETECTORS .............................................................................55
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...................................55
WINTERIZING...........................................................................56
DE-WINTERIZING .....................................................................57
WHEEL CARE ...........................................................................57
TIRE & SAFETY INFORMATION ...............................................57
SECTION ONE: .........................................................................58
SAFETY FIRST BASIC TIRE MAINTENANCE............................58
FINDING YOUR VAN’S RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE AND
LOAD LIMITS............................................................................58
UNDERSTANDING TIRE PRESSURE AND LOAD LIMITS ..........59
CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE ....................................................59
STEPS FOR MAINTAINING PROPER TIRE PRESSURE.............59
TIRE SIZE .................................................................................60
TIRE TREAD .............................................................................60
TIRE BALANCE AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT ...............................60
TIRE ROTATION .......................................................................60

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TIRE REPAIR ............................................................................61
INFORMATION ON PASSENGER VAN TIRES ...........................61
VEHICLE LOAD LIMITS ............................................................61
CARGO CAPACITIES ................................................................61
HOW OVERLOADING AFFECTS YOUR VAN AND TIRES ..........62
TIRE SAFETY TIPS ...................................................................62
SECTION TWO: .........................................................................63
TIRE PRESSURE.......................................................................63
FREQUENCY OF CHECKING TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES ...63
TIRE WEAR, BALANCE, AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT ..................64
TIRE CLEANING .......................................................................64
MAINTENANCE & DATA CHART ........................ 65
rV OWNER’S DATA SHEET .......................................................66
RV OWNER’S MAINTENANCE RECORD....................................67
RV OWNER’S MAINTENANCE RECORD....................................68
RV OWNER’S MAINTENANCE RECORD....................................69

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter
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WELCOME TO A LIFE OF “ROUGHING IT SMOOTHLY”
Tiffin Motor
Homes is excited
that you have
entered the world
of Van travel and
we believe that
you and your
family will enjoy
this way of life
for years to come.
Your Tiffin-built
Tiffin GH1 provides all the comforts of home while
allowing you to travel freely as you choose.
But, before heading out on the open roads, become
familiar with this owner’s manual to learn more about
the operations of your Tiffin GH1. Also, work with
your dealer to learn as much as possible about the functionality and features of your coach.
Remember, “wherever you go, we go.”
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Carefully read through this manual to understand how everything in your Tiffin GH1 works.
NOTE: This operator’s manual describes the features of your Tiffin GH1 and includes instructions for
their safe use. The manual, however, including its photography and illustrations, is of a general
nature. Some equipment and features described in this manual might be optional or
unavailable on your model.
The instructions included are meant to serve as a guide and in no way extend the responsibilities
of Tiffin Motor Homes beyond the standard written warranty. The descriptions, illustrations, and
specifications in this manual were correct at the time of printing and Tiffin Motor Homes reserves the
right to change specifications or design without notice, and without incurring the obligation to install the
same on products previously manufactured.
Many of the instruction sheets and manuals for the various appliances inside your Tiffin GH1
have been incorporated into this manual for your convenience.