2007 Winnebago Sightseer review with readers comments

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2007 Winnebago Sightseer

"The 2007 Sightseer is a Winnebago through and through"

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The 2007 Winnebago Sightseer comes in 6 lengths and floorplans including the new 35J. The shortest model is only about 27' long and yet the floorplan manages to put in everything you need - including an optional sofa bed with tables instead of the dinette. The base MSRP for the Sightseer range is $87,126.

The new 35J is 35'2" long and allows for additional bunk beds.

Winnebago says: "Choose from six models, each created with our SmartSpace� design philosophy that makes the most of available space to provide you with a motor home that maximizes usability and comfort."

2007 Winnebago Sightseer exterior

2007 Winnebago Sightseer
The 26P floorplan is shown below. This is the shortest Sightseer at 26'11".
The dinette has an optional sofa/bed with 2 tables - an very interesting option which certainly makes the most of the short length.

2007 Winnebago Sightseer 26P floorplan

The 30B floorplan with 1 slide is shown below
This is the mid length Sightseer. Other floorplans not shown are the 29R (29'8" length), the 33T (33'11" length) and the 34A (34'6" length). The 30B shown below is 30'11" in length - no bedroom slide but one long slide housing the dinette and the sofa bed.
(These floorplans - to maximize the space and make them as easy as possible to look at - are not shown to the same scale of course ..)

2007 Winnebago Sightseer 30B floorplan

The new 35J floorplan with two slides is shown below.
The 35J is 35'2" long and the additional length allows for bunk beds and additional wardrobe space to be housed in a bedroom slide. The main slide is a similar arrangement to the 30B model. A picture showing this arrangement is give under the floorplan.

2007 Winnebago Sightseer 35J floorplan

35J living area below:

2007 Winnebago Sightseer 35J living area

Kitchen and wardrobes:

Some of the features of the 2007 Sightseer:

Standard Ford� 6.8L SOHC Triton� V10 362-hp engine on all models except for the 26R (the shortest) which has Workhorse� W-Series 8.1L Vortec V8 340-hp standard
Standard on all models - Awning Rails w/rain gutters, Door entrance w/separate screen door, deadbolt lock, Entrance Door Steps double, electric w/doorjamb switch, Exterior Light porch w/interior switch, Fuel Fill Door, Mirrors manual adjust w/convex, Mudflaps front, Receptacle AC duplex (passenger side storage compartment w/QuickPort�), Sidewall Skin 1-piece smooth fiberglass, Storage Compartments valance panels, gas strut, single-paddle latch, lights, trunk liner, TriMark� KeyOne� System (NA large rear storage door on 30B & 33T)
Wide range of options

Winnebago says::

"The 2007 Sightseer is a Winnebago through and through"
and "a motor home that maximizes usability and comfort."
The base MSRP for the Sightseer range is $87,126.

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Readers comments:
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colin lawson : We have purchased a 2007 Sightseer 35j bunk model, plenty of room and build quality second to none, only bad thing there is not enough summer days to tour here in scotland.

Ken Croft : We have a 2007 winnebago siteseer and we really like it. This is our third class a and winnebago is the best. This is good quality and I'd recommend it to anyone. we had air conditioning problems but they were nothing to do with the winnebago design but they were fixed with full cooperation from winnebago. all my dealings with them have been good

Jim C : I just purchased a 2008 26p sightseer. Hope we made the right choice. We just got rid of a 2007 Concord 30 ST. It had all kinds of problem. Tell us we didn't make two costly mistake in a row.

Harold Y : To Mike Clark. We have a 2006 siteseer. good rig, don't worry just hit the road.

Mike Clark : I just purchased a 2008 sightseer model 35J. Any pointers I should know before I hit the road

Bob : I have a 35J 2007 sighseer and it is great. The only problem i had was that is rode hard, you would feel a tooth pick in the road. I checked the air pressure and it was 110 psi, thats right the dealer never checked it or over filled it. I looked up the recommended pressure and it was 90 psi now the coach rides like a mercedes. Flat screens would be better than the big pld type and lighter, more storage in the driver side for maps, and ur men junk.

Steve S : We have owned a 2006 Sightseer for just a year and could not be more pleased- we have the 34A with 3 slides - more than enough room, even when we have several of our grandchildren with us. You can't go wrong with Winnebago. This is our third motorhome.

Ron Morgan : We've had 3 Winnebagos. The reason why we've gone for Winnies is that we traveled for more than 20 years and we've always seen them. Some of them are old and not as sparkling as the new RVs but they're still on the road. A dealer told us about the drop-test where each new model is hoisted into the air and dropped on its roof to check for structural integrity of a new design. I think Winnie are the only ones who do that. I believe they're strong and reliable because of things like this and our 3 Winnies have been strong and reliable. The new models look really nice, no real changes just progressive improvements.

matt : Winnebago is one of the only rv's with a metal pinchwell (support frame) around the window. we have a 05 Sightseer that started rusting 09/2005 after several trips to the dealer for repair to a wet floor board they determined the entire pinch well is completely rusted beyond repair. they are replacing the pinch well at their cost but we have found out from glass repair people that every yes every winnie they open up is rusty. Winnebago is aware of this but brushes it under the rug because they know that most of them will hold up to the 12 month warranty offered. you should contact your winnebago warranty rep for your state. They will or should replace it under warranty. They don't want everyone to know they have a defect in the manufacturing. making the frame out of aluminum would solve the issue. Crappy steel must be cheaper. The rust will eventually eat away at the fiberglass and make it even more exspensive to repair. I think a class action is neede to stop this inferior manufacturing policy.

Frank : The kitchen is lacking space to prepare food. There is a sink and a stove top with little or no space to work except for a small fold down extention. Not nearly enough. I personally do not like a split bathroom with shower on one side and the sink camode on the other. Other than that plenty of room.

Paul J : I've had 2 Winnebagos, the first was a 1985 31’ Winnebago Special Edition. We loved that coach but the problems became more and more and finally we were having difficulty getting spare parts. Then we got a 2003 311 Winnebago Minnie Winnie M-31C. We've had a few problems (who doesn't with any RV?) but nothing too serious. The dealer was good and so were Winnebago. We're now thinking of a new coach and looking at gas Class A. I really like the look of the 35J. The layout looks really good with the bunk beds and it's even nicer than in the pictures. It's a clever use of space with the 2 slides. Now all I have to do is sell the Minnie and find reasonable financing.