2024 Tiffin Open Road 34PA vs 2024 Fleetwood Southwind 36P

Detailed Comparison

The 2024 Tiffin Open Road 34PA goes up against the 2024 Fleetwood Southwind 36P in this detailed comparison. Each has distinct advantages worth considering.

Starting with size, the Tiffin Open Road 34PA measures 42.0 ft long and tips the scales at 28,000 lbs dry weight. The Fleetwood Southwind 36P comes in at 45.0 ft with a dry weight of 29,300 lbs. That gives the Fleetwood Southwind 36P roughly 3.0 extra feet of length.

The Tiffin Open Road 34PA sleeps 8 while the Fleetwood Southwind 36P accommodates 4. Slide-outs play a role in livability: the Tiffin Open Road 34PA has 3 and the Fleetwood Southwind 36P has 2.

For boondocking enthusiasts, tank sizes matter. Fresh water capacity goes to the Fleetwood Southwind 36P at 82 gallons versus 73 gallons. Solar-wise, you get 250W on the Tiffin Open Road 34PA and 450W on the Fleetwood Southwind 36P. Battery banks are 250 Ah and 350 Ah.

At $601,000 MSRP for the Tiffin Open Road 34PA and $598,000 for the Fleetwood Southwind 36P, the Fleetwood Southwind 36P saves you $3,000. With only a 1% price difference, the choice comes down to features rather than cost.

If you're traveling with a family, look for the model with more sleeping positions and better storage. Boondockers: look at the fresh water capacity and solar/battery systems — they determine how long you can stay out. For the full-time RV lifestyle, every gallon of tank capacity and every inch of counter space counts.

The numbers tell one story, but the feel of a floor plan is personal. Schedule a walkthrough before you decide.