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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-06-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,603
Posted By atodalen
We replaced the dinette tabletop in our 2008...

We replaced the dinette tabletop in our 2008 Winnebago Sightseer 29R in April 2021 after it delaminated and and the surface started cracking. We ordered it from Lichtsinn RV 641-585-3213 in Forest...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-17-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,455
Posted By atodalen
On our 2008 Sightseer on a 2007 F53 chassis the...

On our 2008 Sightseer on a 2007 F53 chassis the 12V wire was not in the harness along the frame rail that leads to the 7 pin. Instead there was a dummy plug in the connector and I needed to run a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-19-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,877
Posted By atodalen
Im another happy 5 star customer that's very...

Im another happy 5 star customer that's very pleased with the improvement in shift points. No more nasty 3rd gear downshifts.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-13-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,029
Posted By atodalen
I removed a couple of small decals on fiberglass...

I removed a couple of small decals on fiberglass using a heat gun and plastic razor blades. As others mentioned, mind the heat applied for any length of time in 1 area
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-18-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,358
Posted By atodalen
If you're talking about the pieces that run from...

If you're talking about the pieces that run from the bottom of the windshield to the top, then there will probably be nuts that need to be removed inside the coach. You'll need to remove the trim...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-23-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,212
Posted By atodalen
If the blade is like our 2008 29R, then you just...

If the blade is like our 2008 29R, then you just need to remove the small bolt. I carried the old one into NAPA and they had a direct replacement. Probably cheaper at NAPA than truck stops.

Happy...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-25-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,652
Posted By atodalen
My bad, you're correct. It is the 18,000...

My bad, you're correct. It is the 18,000 chassis. Senior moment here.
Al
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-25-2015, 04:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,652
Posted By atodalen
On our 2008 Sightseer 29R F53 chassis the fronts...

On our 2008 Sightseer 29R F53 chassis the fronts are just behind the wheels at 4' from the front of the frame rail. The rears are a bit back from the axle and are 5' from the rear of the frame rail....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-01-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,489
Posted By atodalen
This is how we replenish our fresh water tank...

This is how we replenish our fresh water tank when there aren't any hook-ups available. Set the Fresh Water Fill Valve to Tank Fill. Set the Winterize valve to draw from a container. Drop the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-29-2015, 12:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,349
Posted By atodalen
We use a custom cover from Calmark Cover Company...

We use a custom cover from Calmark Cover Company that's made of sunbrella fabric. It was purchased in 2009 for just shy of $1000. It has been used for about 5 months each winter since then and shows...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,615
Posted By atodalen
One thing that I found accidentally is when I put...

One thing that I found accidentally is when I put the coach in gear (brakes on of course) is that the levelers immediately retracted. Getting desperate here.
Al
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,551
Posted By atodalen
X3 on Lichtsinn Motors. Al

X3 on Lichtsinn Motors.
Al
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,615
Posted By atodalen
Sorry, I couldn't find the location of any thing...

Sorry, I couldn't find the location of any thing to due with the levelers in either the wiring diagram or owners manual for your unit. Hopefully someone will come to your rescue. There are a couple...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,615
Posted By atodalen
Could it possibly be a fuse problem? Seems to me...

Could it possibly be a fuse problem? Seems to me there was an issue of having a too low amperage fuse used around that time frame. I think that it's outside near the pump. Just a thought. I hope you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-01-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,794
Posted By atodalen
I'm sorry that what I said caused you to feel...

I'm sorry that what I said caused you to feel that way. It certainly wasn't my intent to sound unappreciative. One of my many character flaws I guess. I like to think of myself as a lifelong learner...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-30-2014, 09:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,794
Posted By atodalen
Roger that.:)

Roger that.:)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-30-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,794
Posted By atodalen
There's certainly quite a few variations in how...

There's certainly quite a few variations in how different systems function. It seems the DPs have a leg up :hide: on us gassers in that once they dump air the leveling starts much lower to the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,794
Posted By atodalen
Thank you for the replies. I wonder how many...

Thank you for the replies. I wonder how many successfully use the auto level feature vs those that manually level to keep the coach height to a minimum and doesn't require using an extra step...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,794
Posted By atodalen
Hi Ray, Thanks for the response. Sounds pretty...

Hi Ray,
Thanks for the response. Sounds pretty much as expected. Do you have any idea of how the system senses movement and when to stop. Do you think that there may be pressure sensors as well as...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-27-2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,794
Posted By atodalen
RV levelers theory of operation?

The other evening around the campfire I was musing as to exactly how RV levelers operate. On my Sightseer with Power Gear Jacks, the fronts go down first. What determines how far they initially go...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-24-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,517
Posted By atodalen
Looks like a great solution. Al

Looks like a great solution.
Al
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-23-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,517
Posted By atodalen
A while back I heard of others installing a...

A while back I heard of others installing a spring-loaded check valve in the overflow line. I'm thinking that it was either a 2 1/2 or 5 lb spring resistance. That should be enough to stop the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-28-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,491
Posted By atodalen
I used the Camco 42123 set in the above photo....

I used the Camco 42123 set in the above photo. They did have to be shaped with a utility knife to fit better. I don't know if your gutter is the same, though. Good luck, I couldn't find any that fit...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-16-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,708
Posted By atodalen
Guess that I'll just have to accept that it's a...

Guess that I'll just have to accept that it's a fairly common, though not universal, issue. Sometimes I just can't let something be until I have an understanding of what causes it. Sure could use...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-16-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,708
Posted By atodalen
Interesting, I always thought that it had...

Interesting, I always thought that it had something to do with the antifreeze, guess I was wrong.
Al
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-16-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,708
Posted By atodalen
Bob, I'm just curious what your water pipes are...

Bob,
I'm just curious what your water pipes are made of. Are they PEX like most of todays units or something different that would explain why you don't experience the bubbles like some of us do?
Al
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-15-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,708
Posted By atodalen
My hot water has real tiny bubbles in it (I don't...

My hot water has real tiny bubbles in it (I don't think that I'd call it foam) for a while every year after I un-winterize it. I'm not sure what causes it but I was thinking that it may be from some...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-31-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,614
Posted By atodalen
Had the same problem with our Norcold N611 last...

Had the same problem with our Norcold N611 last summer. The replacement of the thermistor solved it. It was part # 618548 and runs around $20. I believe that a lot of RV repair shops will have this...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-28-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,660
Posted By atodalen
+1 for RV Glass Solutions. They were aware of the...

+1 for RV Glass Solutions. They were aware of the windshield frame rust issue and steered me toward a shop that did an awesome job of dealing with it.
Al
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-02-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,491
Posted By atodalen
This is what I did on our Sightseer. They are...

This is what I did on our Sightseer. They are Camco extensions. I used a utility knife to trim the extension to fit better, then secured it to the outer gutter rail with a stainless steel screw. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-17-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,116
Posted By atodalen
Steve, I have an ASUS netbook with an 8.5"...

Steve,
I have an ASUS netbook with an 8.5" display that I was planning on putting on the dash over the camera monitor. I'd received a Tough Tray II cradle from Ram Mount intending to attach it...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-28-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,301
Posted By atodalen
Steve, My instinct is to not belabor this...

Steve,

My instinct is to not belabor this thread but your emoticons were just too sincere for me to let pass. I appreciate all information that others care enough to take the time to respond to....
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-27-2008, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,301
Posted By atodalen
In the event that others have a need to remove...

In the event that others have a need to remove the cowling from the Voyager side view cameras, here's a diagram that may be of use.
Voyager Side Camera installation...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-15-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,301
Posted By atodalen
Belgique, thanks for the reply. That certainly...

Belgique, thanks for the reply. That certainly sounds encouraging. However I'm still a bit hesitant to start prying until I understand a bit more of the technique required. I dropped an e-mail to Tim...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-14-2008, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,301
Posted By atodalen
I'm wondering if anyone knows how to gain access...

I'm wondering if anyone knows how to gain access to the mounting hardware for the side view cameras on an '08 Sightseer. It appears that I'll need to remove some interior panels. The parts list...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-14-2008, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,301
Posted By atodalen
I'm wondering if anyone knows how to gain access...

I'm wondering if anyone knows how to gain access to the mounting hardware for the side view cameras on an '08 Sightseer. It appears that I'll need to remove some interior panels. The parts list...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-16-2008, 05:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,702
Posted By atodalen
Craig, I was wondering the same thing in...

Craig,

I was wondering the same thing in regards to boondocking without a gravity fill. We have an '08 Sightseer that is also lacking a gravity fill. We used the gravity fill on our previous...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-18-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,043
Posted By atodalen
Well guess what's parked in our driveway. Yep!...

Well guess what's parked in our driveway. Yep! Brought the '08 Sightseer 29R home last weekend and she's a beaut alright. We encountered some gusty winds on the 130 mile ride home and although it's...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-03-2008, 02:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,043
Posted By atodalen
We test drove the Sightseer 29R Saturday. What an...

We test drove the Sightseer 29R Saturday. What an agile unit it is. Made an offer without even trying the Outlook 31C. Frame considerations, agility, seating arrangements, fresh and holding tank...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-28-2008, 05:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,043
Posted By atodalen
Wow, what an awesome group! I am overwhelmed with...

Wow, what an awesome group! I am overwhelmed with each and every well thought out response to my original query. I would like to thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and expertise....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-27-2008, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,043
Posted By atodalen
Would you care to share any thoughts as to which...

Would you care to share any thoughts as to which would be your preference and why? We currently have a '95 24' class C and are looking to upgrade. We are primarily weekend recreational campers,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-27-2008, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,043
Posted By atodalen
Would you care to share any thoughts as to which...

Would you care to share any thoughts as to which would be your preference and why? We currently have a '95 24' class C and are looking to upgrade. We are primarily weekend recreational campers,...
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