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Re: 2006 Winnebago Sightseer 30B
Doug - Prior to our present motorhome we owned a Sightseer 29R which is very similar to the coach you are considering. Over four years of ownership, we had very little problems with it but would caution you to check for rusting around the windshield frame which was a common problem at that time. My coach exhibited this problem thru leakage at the top of the windshield, but only during a hard rain. Good luck with your search.508Views0likes0CommentsRe: Limping home when alternator belt fails.
Interesting thread since I'm going thru a similar situation presently. Alternator quit working for whatever reason and need to drive to my dealer 10-12 miles to get it looked at. Plan on running my genny which will keep the battery charged as I drive. On my coach, the converter will charge both house and chassis batteries when on shore power. Conversely, the alternator will charge all batteries as well while underway. Newmar uses a "BIRD" system = Bi-directional Isolator Relay Delay, which allows the multi-function charging I described. Suspect many other coaches use that or a similar system as well.487Views0likes0CommentsRe: CB radio
When I got my current motorhome it came with CB wiring in place. Since I had a radio from a previous installation, I wired it in. Use it about 5% of the time in our travels and then only for entertainment, listening to "good old boy" trucker chatter. If I had to buy a radio, don't think I'd have one.442Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ford gas mileage
Jim Norman wrote: Someday I hope to see the actual records of one of the people that averages out 7.5 to 8mpg towing a 4,000 pound vehicle. Here are my actual numbers from a recent trip in October of this year to Virginia and back from my home state of Michigan. Included flat and mountainous travel especially in West Virginia. Miles traveled: 1661.6 miles Gasoline used: 222.5 gallon Math: 1661.6/222.5 = 7.47 mpg. Note: I drive 62 mph max. and my SUV only weighs about 3600#183Views0likes0CommentsRe: Newmar Pricing.
Newmar does have a pricing list by model which lists base price and options. To my knowledge, it is only available thru a dealer or directly from Newmar....You won't find one on-line. You can expect 25-30% off MSRP ordering thru a dealer which is the only way you can buy one.279Views0likes0Comments
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