โApr-28-2015 08:19 PM
โApr-29-2015 01:23 PM
โApr-29-2015 09:41 AM
Yellowboat. wrote:Rwake901 wrote:Yellowboat. wrote:
Hi all.
I'm thinking about trading my 2005 Sightseer 29R in on a 2016 Sightseer 33C.
I'm seeking comments from people who own a newer Sightseer or those with a newer F53 chassis.
Has Ford improved the F53 chassis handling characteristics over the past ten years? I see that 22.5 wheels are now available. Does the larger wheels make any difference?
Safe travels.
JD
Since your worried about handling. We just purchased a new 2015 Allegro Open Road. As an option Tiffin offers "Sumo Springs" which the dealer told us about and recommended. We test drove our model without the Sumo Springs first and then test drove our model with them. OMG it was night and day difference! Without them it was top heavy and I was all over the road every time the wind would blow or a truck would pass. With them gone was the top heavy feeling and it handles great. It was like a $1200.00 option but in my opinion WELL worth the money.
Thanks for the info. We are active in WIT (Winnebago Itasca Travelers) RV club and we must own a Winnebago product to belong. I hear nothing but good things about the Tiffin products and support.
โApr-29-2015 08:51 AM
Heisenberg wrote:
My 2013 handles like a dream. I previously had a 1996 F53. My first thoughts were the wheels must be the difference.
โApr-29-2015 08:29 AM
Rwake901 wrote:Yellowboat. wrote:
Hi all.
I'm thinking about trading my 2005 Sightseer 29R in on a 2016 Sightseer 33C.
I'm seeking comments from people who own a newer Sightseer or those with a newer F53 chassis.
Has Ford improved the F53 chassis handling characteristics over the past ten years? I see that 22.5 wheels are now available. Does the larger wheels make any difference?
Safe travels.
JD
Since your worried about handling. We just purchased a new 2015 Allegro Open Road. As an option Tiffin offers "Sumo Springs" which the dealer told us about and recommended. We test drove our model without the Sumo Springs first and then test drove our model with them. OMG it was night and day difference! Without them it was top heavy and I was all over the road every time the wind would blow or a truck would pass. With them gone was the top heavy feeling and it handles great. It was like a $1200.00 option but in my opinion WELL worth the money.
โApr-29-2015 08:25 AM
Hikerdogs wrote:Yellowboat. wrote:
Hi all.
I'm thinking about trading my 2005 Sightseer 29R in on a 2016 Sightseer 33C.
I'm seeking comments from people who own a newer Sightseer or those with a newer F53 chassis.
Has Ford improved the F53 chassis handling characteristics over the past ten years? I see that 22.5 wheels are now available. Does the larger wheels make any difference?
Safe travels.
JD
It all depends on what year chassis your 2005 motorhome is built on. Ford did not make a 2005 F53 chassis. They continued the 2004 chassis(310 hp 2 valve per cylinder engine and 4R100 4 speed transmission with overdrive)until the end of February of 2005. They skipped the 2005 model year designation and went to the 2006 model designation when they introduced the 362 hp 3 valve per cylinder engine and 5 speed R5110W Tow/Haul transmission on March 1, 2005.
If you have the later model F53 chassis you won't see much difference in performance. The ride however will be improved with the larger 22.5" tires and the suspension modifications made to accommodate them.
If you have the earlier F53 chassis you'll see a considerable difference in both ride and performance. We went from a 2001 Adventurer on the F53 chassis to a 2013 Adventurer on the F53 chassis. The differences are noticeable. The new one drives easier, has quicker acceleration, better hill climbing ability, and has a more comfortable ride.
โApr-29-2015 07:09 AM
Yellowboat. wrote:
Hi all.
I'm thinking about trading my 2005 Sightseer 29R in on a 2016 Sightseer 33C.
I'm seeking comments from people who own a newer Sightseer or those with a newer F53 chassis.
Has Ford improved the F53 chassis handling characteristics over the past ten years? I see that 22.5 wheels are now available. Does the larger wheels make any difference?
Safe travels.
JD
โApr-29-2015 05:59 AM
Yellowboat. wrote:
Hi all.
I'm thinking about trading my 2005 Sightseer 29R in on a 2016 Sightseer 33C.
I'm seeking comments from people who own a newer Sightseer or those with a newer F53 chassis.
Has Ford improved the F53 chassis handling characteristics over the past ten years? I see that 22.5 wheels are now available. Does the larger wheels make any difference?
Safe travels.
JD
โApr-29-2015 05:12 AM
โApr-28-2015 09:37 PM