Winnebago Industries offers preview
of 2005 motorhome lineup

Winnebago Industries showcased its new 2005 Winnebago, Itasca and Rialta brand motor homes during the Company's Dealer Days event held July 25-28, 2004 at Paris Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The company's motor home offerings have increased to 91 floorplans, 35% of which are new or redesigned for 2005.

The all-new Winnebago Voyage Class A gas motor home joined the company's product line for 2005 and includes six floorplans, including the 38J triple-slide featuring two opposing flat-floor StoreMore sliderooms. The Itasca Sunrise(R) also features a new triple-slide 38J model.

Full-body paint is now an option on the company's most popular Class A gas models, the Winnebago Adventurer and Itasca Suncruiser. The Adventurer and Suncruiser also feature two new triple-slide floorplans. The new 35A model features a unique galley design, while the new 37B floorplan has both a 27-inch and a 24-inch flat screen television available for optimal viewing from anywhere in the front living area, as well as a new desk option in the bedroom.

Building on the company's successful introduction of several new diesel products in 2004, Winnebago Industries introduced two new quad-slide models for 2005. The Winnebago Vectra and Itasca Horizon each feature two new quad-slide models that offer two opposing StoreMore sliderooms that feature a flat-floor design in the front living area. The Vectra and Horizon are built on the Evolutionchassis which is offered exclusively to Winnebago Industries from Freightliner and creates a strong, durable platform with above the rail, under the rail and cross-coach storage, as well as excellent driving performance and comfort.

Winnebago Industries' Class C lineup was also enhanced for 2005. Making their debut at the show were the brand new Winnebago Aspect and Itasca Cambria. These new low-profile Class C models were introduced on June 1, 2004 and are now being delivered to dealers. They feature an aerodynamic front-end design that compliments the sleek lines of the Ford cab and stylized rear cap. The Aspect and Cambria make towing easy with a 5,000-lb. trailer hitch and are available in two innovative floorplans, the 23D and 26A. The 26A features a unique U-shaped dinette that readily converts to a large comfortable bed.

A new 26A floorplan was also added to the Winnebago Minnie and Itasca Spirit lines that feature a front slideroom and a unique trunk. A new dual-slide 27L floorplan was alsoadded to both lines.

""Winnebago Industries has done a great job in separating their products into various price points for 2005 and by providing so much value in each price

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point, said Winnebago dealer Bob Been, President of York RV in Prescott, Arizona. "The quad-slides were great. In fact, the entire Vectra lineup is just awesome for its price and the Journey is incredible. I really enjoy the teeny things that Winnebago Industries pays attention to such as the remote extender in the bedroom that allows consumers to control the combination DVD/VCR unit located in the front living area from the bedroom."

David Deans, owner of College Park RV, Raleigh, North Carolina said, "I'm really impressed with the new 2005 product, particularly the new floorplans with the French-styled doors in the bedroom and the full-body paint on the Winnebago Adventurer."

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