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01-01-2015, 11:39 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Dec 2013
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Which Chassis Is Which
We own a new to us 2010 Winnebago Sightseer 37L.
No manuals came with it, so I'll have to download what's needed.
How do I tell if I have the:
Ford F53 Chassis or the Workhorse W22 Chassis.
It has 22.5 inch tires on it (original)
Any major differences in each?
Thanks for any info.
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01-01-2015, 11:47 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
Posts: 2,099
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Download the advertising brochure and view the specs at Winnebago Motorhomes - 2010 Sightseer
The easiest way to find out is to find the weight sticker inside the coach, or- to remove the engine cover, it should have ID on the engine. If it's 10 cylinders, it's Ford.
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01-01-2015, 11:50 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Home in warm Sou Calif for the winter.
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Does it have the GM 8 cyl or the Ford V10? That will tell you what chassis you have.
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2013 Tiffin Phaeton 42LH 400 ISL | 2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2
Roadmaster All Terrain | US Gear Unified Brake System | Pressure Pro
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01-01-2015, 11:51 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Southeast,MI
Posts: 126
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If you have a V 10 plaque on the side towards the front of the MH it's a Ford. You can also call Winnebago. Make sure you have the VIN and serial # handy.
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Neal and Deb + Mya and Gizmo, the pup's
2003 Winnebago Sightseer 30B
May the roads rise up to meet you, May the winds be always at your back...
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01-01-2015, 12:29 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Baraboo, Wisconsin
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I would think the Workhorse will have their badge somewhere on the outside of the rig, and same for Ford.
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Steve & Nancy 
2005 Itasca Sunrise 33', W20 Chassis, Ultrapower, Henderson Trac Bar
2012 Chevy Captiva Sport AWD, ReadyBrute Elite Tow Bar, Blue Ox Base Plate, Protect-A-Tow
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01-01-2015, 03:05 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Altoona, Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike In NY
We own a new to us 2010 Winnebago Sightseer 37L.
No manuals came with it, so I'll have to download what's needed.
How do I tell if I have the:
Ford F53 Chassis or the Workhorse W22 Chassis.
It has 22.5 inch tires on it (original)
Any major differences in each?
Thanks for any info.
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You will have a sticker on the wall, driver's side, just below the window. It will tell you who the incomplete vehicle (chassis) was manufactured by (Ford-F53, Chevy-Workhorse). Here's mine:
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2004 Jeep Rubicon, 34K miles (highly modified)
Three cats and the wife
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01-01-2015, 05:57 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Freedom, NH
Posts: 83
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Does the center of the steering wheel say Ford or Workhorse?
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2006 Itasca Sunrise 35A, 2005 W-22, Allison 1000 5 speed
'13 Ford Focus ST or '10 Prius on Master Tow Dolly 80THD-SB or '00 Jeep Cherokee 4-down
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01-02-2015, 01:27 AM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Wouldn't the ignition key tell you--Ford key or Chevy key. 
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PdxBrent
2014 Winnebago Sightseer
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01-02-2015, 09:22 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockwood27
Does the center of the steering wheel say Ford or Workhorse?
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THAT's what I always thought!  But whadda I know, my engine's installed backwards! 
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Full Timing since 2005
09 Journey 34Y, 2015 Grand Cherokee Toad
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01-02-2015, 12:31 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Madison, MS
Posts: 450
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike In NY
We own a new to us 2010 Winnebago Sightseer 37L.
No manuals came with it, so I'll have to download what's needed.
How do I tell if I have the:
Ford F53 Chassis or the Workhorse W22 Chassis.
It has 22.5 inch tires on it (original)
Any major differences in each?
Thanks for any info.
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Hope the previous answers helped you determine which brand chassis you have.
IF you do have a Workhorse chassis, it is likely to be one of the last made, just like mine is. The "major" difference is that WCC used GM V-8 and a 6 speed ALLISON tranny, while Ford is a V-10 and their 5 speed "torque shift" tranny.
If you need more info about Workhorse, click the link in my signature.
Ed
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01-02-2015, 12:36 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Madison, MS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aauummm
You will have a sticker on the wall, driver's side, just below the window. It will tell you who the incomplete vehicle (chassis) was manufactured by (Ford-F53, Chevy-Workhorse). Here's mine:
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I'm wondering how a chassis built 01/10 (in your picture) qualifies as a 2011 (as in your signature).
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01-02-2015, 02:20 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Southeast,MI
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edgray, good eye. I suspect it got reversed.
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Neal and Deb + Mya and Gizmo, the pup's
2003 Winnebago Sightseer 30B
May the roads rise up to meet you, May the winds be always at your back...
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01-02-2015, 03:01 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Altoona, Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by edgray
I'm wondering how a chassis built 01/10 (in your picture) qualifies as a 2011 (as in your signature). |
Good catch! Actually, Ford (Detroit Chassis) started building the F53 designated as Model Year 2011 at the beginning of 2010. I got the model year of my chassis from the Ford Fleet VIN Decoder website. So my unit is a bit odd as it's a 2010 motorhome (3/11/2010) built on a 2011 chassis!
VIN Decoder | fleet.ford.com
Here is a copy of my results and a pic of the engine tag that shows a 2011 MY:
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2010 Itasca Sunova 33C (a lot of modifications)
2004 Jeep Rubicon, 34K miles (highly modified)
Three cats and the wife
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01-02-2015, 04:27 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Madison, MS
Posts: 450
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aauummm
Good catch! Actually, Ford (Detroit Chassis) started building the F53 designated as Model Year 2011 at the beginning of 2010. I got the model year of my chassis from the Ford Fleet VIN Decoder website. So my unit is a bit odd as it's a 2010 motorhome (3/11/2010) built on a 2011 chassis!
VIN Decoder | fleet.ford.com
Here is a copy of my results and a pic of the engine tag that shows a 2011 MY: |
Thanks for that explanation. "Usually" we see posts questioning why a chassis is a year or two older than the coach. Your case is just the opposite 
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