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  • Winnebago Launches New Website Design

    Intuitive design with user-friendly features

    FOREST CITY, IOWA, February 4, 2015 – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading United States (U.S.) recreation vehicle manufacturer is unveiling a new website design.

    “We are pleased to announce  the new design and functionality of our Winnebagoind.com website,”  said Winnebago ’s Director of Marketing Chad Reece. “We’ve focused on creating a tool that enables consumers and product owners to more easily navigate and find the information of interest to them. The result is a new user-friendly design that is extremely intuitive in nature with a new format that features our product lineups in their respective class categories so consumers can easily identify and compare products that interest their own personal needs.”

    Product categories feature Class A Diesel, Class A Gas, Class C, Class B and Towables.  Click on any one of these product segments to display the full complement of product lines within that segment. Additional drill down menus provide an overview of the products, floorplans, interior, exterior, specifications and key features, along with a gallery featuring recent product and feature highlight videos and product reviews.  In addition, product brochures, manuals, diagrams and service bulletins and a dealer locator function are also easily accessible.

    “The Lifestyle section of the site features descriptions and links to important websites consumers will enjoy:  WinnebagoLife, MyWinnebagoStory, Winnebago Outdoor Adventures, WIT Club – our owners group ,  and Winnebago Outdoor,” said Reece. “We appreciate all the RV lifestyle affords and these sites provide great information and products that can enhance that lifestyle.”

    Winnebago Industries, Inc., “The Most Recognized Name in Motor Homes®”, is a leading U.S. manufacturer of recreation vehicles, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities.  The Company builds quality motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheel products, and transit buses.  Winnebago Industries has received the Quality Circle Award from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association every year since 1996.  The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York and Chicago Stock Exchanges and traded under the symbol WGO. Options for the Company’s common stock are traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. For access to Winnebago Industries’ investor relations material or to add your name to an automatic email list for Company news releases, visit http://investor.wgo.net.

  • The Perfect RV Valentine’s Day

    As we wrap up the holiday season and Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, panic mode tends to set-in once you realize that you have yet to make any plans for the big day. Well, go ahead and take a deep breath, because lucky for you we went ahead and put together an all-inclusive plan, so you don’t have to! With a home on wheels that can take you almost anywhere, you can get a little creative and show your special someone just how much you care. So kick back with a heart-shaped box of chocolates and check out these great ideas for your romantic RV Valentine’s Day.
    Visit a Nearby Destination
    Although we all love a nice muddy hike through the mountains, it’s nice to get cleaned up and out of the RV every once in a while, especially for such a fun occasion as Valentine’s Day. If you’re on the road or are a full-time RVer, do a little research on nearby towns to see if there are any opportunities for fun activities that you might otherwise miss out on. If you’re at home, use this as an opportunity to pack up the RV and take your loved one to a nearby destination that’s suitable for a nice weekend trip.  Visiting someplace new keeps things exciting and will help make your Valentine’s Day one to remember.
    Enjoy a Romantic Picnic for Two
    You don’t have to hit the road to create a wonderful RV Valentine’s Day! If you decide to “stay in” and hang out at your campsite, try out some new activities together. See if you can find a nearby hiking trail or scenic vista in the area and surprise your special someone to a romantic picnic made just for two! You can gather up a delicious assortment of your loved one’s favorite foods and enjoy your time together as you take in the view.
    Cook Their Favorite Meal
    Nothing says love like slaving over the tiny stove in your RV to make a meal just for your sweetheart! There are so many different options for cooking up a delicious dinner for the two of you to enjoy.  Try adding some Valentine’s flair to your gourmet RV dining experience by making a chocolate or strawberry inspired dessert. Or better yet, both! For even more yummy recipe ideas suited for cooking in an RV or over a campfire, check out RV Trader’s “On The Go” Recipes board on Pinterest!
    Cozy Up By the Fire
    Once you have savored your delicious dinner, keep the festivities going. There are all kinds of romantic options waiting for you, thanks to your RV! What could be more romantic than driving to an overlook and watching the sun set with the one you love? If your site permits, you could even finish your day with a nice, intimate campfire. Gather some firewood, a cozy blanket, and reflect on your amazing day together. I don’t know about you, but we would rather have s’mores than candy hearts any day! And to top it all off, end the night by enjoying your home on wheels by settling in, cuddling up, and watching a nice romantic movie.
    We hope you have a wonderful Valentine ’s Day in your RV! And remember, no matter where you go, all that really matters is the one that travels beside you. Let us know how your day goes on our Facebook page. We can’t wait to hear your stories!

    This article was contributed by Wholesale Warranties.

  • A Little “RV Love” From Us, To You!

    Happy Valentine’s Day from RV Trader!

    Enjoy this FREE printable Valentine as little gift from us, to you. Download here.

  • Winnebago Displays New 2015 Lineup at Florida RV Supershow in Tampa

    FOREST CITY, IOWA, January 12, 2015 – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading United States (U.S.) recreation vehicle manufacturer is displaying a full complement of new 2015 products at the Florida RV SuperShow  in Tampa scheduled for January 14-18, 2015.
    “We have continued to turn up the dial on new product development with many new floorplans making their retail show debut in Tampa,” said Winnebago Industries’ Chairman, CEO and President Randy Potts. “We have a great history as an innovator in the industry and we are excited to show off our newest innovations at the show.” 
    Winnebago is introducing several new models to retail consumers for the first time at the SuperShow, including:
    • Travato 59K (Class C) – features innovative advances in technology and comfort systems.  This is the first Class B in North America to feature the new 90% efficient Truma-Combi heating and hot water system that provides quick hot water recovery, quiet, consistent air delivery throughout the coach and an electric-heating element that uses campground electricity to take the chill off a brisk morning.
    • Aspect 27D (Class C) – Flexible floorplan provides a front living area, galley and bath, plus a rear lounge for spacious two-zone living during the day and comfortable sleeping for up to 6 adults at night.
    • Sightseer 36Z (Class A Gas) – This spacious, open floorplan features a triple-slide and bath and a half layout. A large 50” TV on powered lift is built into the unique fireplace and wine storage cabinet. An available power StudioLoft bed offers added sleeping space.
    •  Adventurer 32D (Class A Gas) – The perfect couples coach, this quad-slide floorplan includes a large in-Lounge dinette with Fold and Tumble bed, flexible in-Table, workstation/desk with USB, 12V and 110V power ports, electric fireplace and beautiful galley with private-collection Corian countertop, and a tile/glass mosaic backsplash.
    • Forza 36G (Class A Diesel) – Luxurious new triple-slide floorplan features a spacious lounge that’s ideal for entertaining. The master bedroom with queen or available king bed offers plenty of storage, including a wardrobe, chest of drawers and hanging space. Click on this link to view a walk-around video of this new floorplan on with this Solei 36G video: http://youtu.be/vHCHhycewXM
    • Spyder premium toy hauler (travel trailer) – Sets the standard in features and value for those who love to take their toys with them to play in the outdoors
    •  Destination 39FB (Fifth Wheel) – Featuring a bath-and-a-half design, the newest member of the Destination family continues the tradition of combining top-of-the-line style and comfort with premium amenities and performance.
    • Additional new 2015 products at the show include:
    • Journey 40R (Class A Diesel) – With true residential feel, the 40R is a triple slide floorplan that includes a curb-side full-wall slide and a bath and a half design.  View a walk-around video here: ttp://youtu.be/d1nXHljDKto
    • Brave 31C (Class A Gas) – The brow is back.  The new 31C retro-inspired Brave includes fun and function with a full-wall slideout floorplan that features a large, comfortable lounge, mid-coach bath and walk-around queen (or available king) bed, and brings the total to three floorplans for these vintage looking, totally modern motorhomes.
    • Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis based products, the Era, Via and Reyo motorhome lines, are incorporating the new Mobileye collision avoidance system, which includes collision warning, lane departure warning, headway monitoring and warning, pedestrian and bicycle collision warning, speed limit indication and intelligent high beam control on select units. 

    About Winnebago Industries
    Winnebago Industries, Inc., “The Most Recognized Name in Motor Homes®”, is a leading U.S. manufacturer of recreation vehicles, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities.  The Company builds quality motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheel products, and transit buses.  Winnebago Industries has received the Quality Circle Award from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association every year since 1996.  The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York and Chicago Stock Exchanges and traded under the symbol WGO. Options for the Company’s common stock are traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. For access to Winnebago Industries’ investor relations material or to add your name to an automatic email list for Company news releases, visit http://www.wgo.net/investor.html

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  • Gearing up for 2015 Florida RV Supershow!

    We are excited to be attending the 2015 RV show in Tampa, FL. Stop by our booth at A133-A134 to spin the wheel to win great prizes, including water bottles, koozies, sunglasses, or hit the jackpot and take ’em all home!

    Learn more about how RV Trader can help you find your dream RV next week, Jan 13th-18th at the Florida RV fairgrounds.

  • New Motorhomes at the 2015 Tampa RV Show

    Tampa, Fla. – Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is showcasing their 2015 floor plans at the Florida RV Trade Association’s (FRVTA) Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 through Saturday, January 18, 2015 with gates opening at 9 a.m. EDT.

    Making a debut in Florida is the Axis and Vegas RUV 25.2 floor plan. The 25.2 is the first in the RUV line-up to feature a bedroom slideout that houses a walk-around queen size bed with a Denver Mattress. The innovative L-shaped sofa with a removable pedestal table provides a place to eat, a place to watch TV, or a place to sleep.

    Sharing the stage with the RUV is the Tuscany XTE 40AX which focuses on entertaining the masses. Reclining theater seats are positioned directly across from a 60-inch LED Smart HDTV. The TV retracts into the counter below when it’s not in use, giving way to a beautiful view of the outdoors. The 40AX also features an additional 40-inch LED TV, which is convenient when sitting down at the dinner table. Preparing meals and storing the leftovers is a breeze with the residential kitchen appliances, standard in every Tuscany XTE motorhome. The Amish-built custom cabinetry will amaze and delight, looking like it came out of a coach costing tens of thousands of dollars more.
    retractable 60-inch LED Smart HDTV

    Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is the only “Made to Fit” motorhome brand in North America. TMC’s diverse product lineup includes many of the world’s most recognized Class A and Class C motorhomes. As the industry leader in innovative design, TMC builds a variety of unique styles, sizes and floor plans that feel custom-made – at a truly competitive price. For more information, visit ThorMotorCoach.com or call 800-860-5658.

    “We’re very excited about the success of our RUVs. We’ve been on a high since last year when we first introduced them and we’ve created a total of three new floor plans,” said Joel Grimm, National Sales Manager of Class A and Class C Gas Division. “Owners feel like it was made to fit their lifestyle. They’re compact, easy to drive, and contain living and storage spaces that you just don’t have in a SUV. It’s been nothing but positive reviews.”

    2015 Tuscany XTE Preview Video: http://tuscanyrv.com/xte/videos.php?cue=71
    The ever popular Outlaw Class A expands its claim as the ultimate residential motorhome with a new 39-foot model named the 38RE, which was recently awarded the 2015 Top RV Debut by RVBusiness©. It has an immense living area, perfect for traveling and relaxing, as well as an ultramodern bedroom featuring 9-foot coffered ceilings and a bath-and-a-half arrangement.  The inventive rear “Patio Deck” folds down to reveal the best entertaining option in the market with an exterior kitchenette, 50-inch big screen TV, and Bluetooth radio.

    TMC motorhomes will be in three distinct areas at the Tampa RV Show:
    Ø  General RV Center (Midway – Space #875)
    o    Vegas RUV 24.2 model with rear kitchen and captain’s chairs in living area and 25.2floor plan with bedroom slideout
                                                   
    Ø  Lazy Days (Midway – Space #515)
    o    Single rear-axle Tuscany 40DX featuring fully-reclining theater seating and
    o    Tuscany XTE Class A Diesel Pushers with high-gloss glazed cabinetry
    o    Dynamic and cool, new Palazzo 36.2 Class A Diesel with laundry suite
    o    Four Winds Super C 35SF featuring a bath-and-a-half
    o    Outlaw Class A motorhomes including RVBusiness© 2015 Top RV Debut, Outlaw 38RE

    Ø  Camping World of Tampa (Lakeside East – Space #220)
    o    ACE 29.3 with convenient camp-side dinette seating & exterior kitchen
    o    Innovative Axis RUV 24.2 with rear kitchen and captain’s chairs in living area
    o    Axis RUV25.1 with large L-shaped sofa and entertainment area in back
    o    Chateau SuperC 35SF featuring a bath-and-a-half
    o    Ingenious Hurricane 31S with optional exterior kitchen
    o    New Miramar 33.5 model with theater seating
    o    Luxurious Challenger Class A gas motorhomes
    o    Class C motorhomes including Freedom Elite and Chateau
    o    Citation SprinterClass B+

    Thor Motor Coach will have something new for everyone during the show. The choices are endless and it’s a great time to find the motorhome that’s “Made to Fit”! For more about the 2015 Florida RV SuperShow, visit http://blog.thormotorcoach.com/tampa-rv-show-2015.

    Download Thor Motor Coach’s 2015 Tampa RV Show Coupon at http://blog.thormotorcoach.com/rv-show/2015-tampa-rv-show/

    About Thor Motor Coach
    Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is the only “Made to Fit” motorhome brand in North America. TMC’s diverse product lineup includes many of the world’s most recognized Class A and Class C motorhomes. As the industry leader in innovative design, TMC builds a variety of unique styles, sizes and floor plans that feel custom-made – at a truly competitive price. For more information, visit ThorMotorCoach.com or call 800-860-5658.


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  • Itasca Sunstar

    The Itasca Sunstar is a Class A gas motorhome that combines full features, a wide variety of floorplans and a very attractive price point.

    With floorplans ranging from the compact, single-slideout 26HE to the all-new triple-slide 36Y, the Sunstar lineup appeals to a wide range of RVers looking to step up to Class A living. Add in first-class amenities, ample storage, flexible sleeping accommodations and Winnebago’s legendary build quality, and you’ll see why the Sunstar is the perfect choice for couples or families looking for exceptional value.
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  • Rand McNally moveable GPS system debuts on Brave and Tribute

    Although they feature striking retro styling, the Winnebago Brave and Itasca Tribute are built on very modern technology, from the Triton-powered Ford chassis on up. In fact, they also boast the very latest in navigational technology, optimized for use by both the driver and passenger.

    The large-screen, dash-mounted Rand McNally GPS navigation system with Rearview Monitor simplifies backing up while offering safe and easy trip routing, travel tools, turn-by-turn voice guidance and more. Better yet, the unit actually slides along the dash between passenger and driver, so the co-pilot can plot the route, then simply side the GPS unit back to the driver’s side for easy navigation.
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  • FRVTA’s Annual Tampa Show Set for Jan. 14-18

    The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) is set to host the 30th Annual 2015 Florida RV SuperShow Jan. 14-18 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.

    FRVTA reported in a press release that the 2015 SuperShow will have representation from every major RV manufacturer as well as hundreds of accessory booths exhibitors.  “We will have more suppliers’ booths and every type, size and style of RV on the market,” said Marketing Director David Kelly. “With the addition of new entertainment and more seminars, we’re anticipating record crowds this year. We’re also renewing the two-day pass so the public will have two full days to see everything at the SuperShow at no additional cost.”
    The theme of the 2015 Florida RV SuperShow is “Take It Outside” as interest in outdoor recreation is at an all-time high. In addition to the wide selection of RVs, several of Florida’s finest campgrounds and resorts will have booth exhibits while a display of camping accessories and supplies will be found in the Camping World store.
    Entertainment will include clowns and unicycle riders, barbershop quartets and bagpipe bands. Free shuttle service inside the SuperShow will carry visitors from exhibit to exhibit.
    Seminars are presented throughout the SuperShow, highlighted by national RV writer Bob Marx hosting two sessions daily. “Tips for Buying an RV” will help attendees decide which RV is right for their particular lifestyle and “Full Time & Extended RV Travel” explains how RV travelers deal with banking, bill paying, telephone communications, e-mail, mail forwarding, medical care and other concerns while on the road for extended periods of time.  Additional seminars include “Basic RV Maintenance,” “Weight and Tire Issues” and “RVing 101-Everything You Need to Know.”
    In addition, the “Super Rally” celebrates its 28th year at the SuperShow. The rally is open to any and all RV clubs and the general public and includes a number of amenities including free admission to the SuperShow all five public days, meeting facilities for your club, free coffee and donuts every morning and seminars.  Three nights of entertainment and refreshments are also included and will feature “The Rivoli Revue” music by Kay and Ron Rivoli, a wonderful night of family entertainment by “Link Union” and the country sounds of “Sunday Drive”.
    New to the SuperShow this year is the Wall That Heals, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial inWashington, D.C., featuring a museum and artifacts.
    For more information on the 2014 Florida RV SuperShow visit www.frvta.org.
    Courtesy of RVBusiness.com.

  • FRVTA SuperShow to Feature ‘Wall That Heals’

    The Wall That Heals exhibit, honoring Vietnam War veterans, will be on display to the public during the 2015 Florida RV SuperShow, January 14-18 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.

    According to press release, the exhibit is a 250-foot replica of the original memorial in Washington, D.C., that travels across America.

    “The Wall That Heals transcends the Vietnam War to help our great nation renew its relationship with veterans of all wars,” said Jan C. Scruggs, founder and president of VVMF. “It helps veterans from all of America’s conflicts to find healing and a powerful connection through their common military experiences.”

    Each of the aluminum replica’s two wings is approximately 123 feet long and meet at an angle of 121 degrees, rising to a height of approximately five feet at its apex. Each name is laser etched into panels of reflective black, powder-coated heavy aluminum supported by a structural aluminum frame.

    A database of names and their precise arrangement on The Wall was created to engrave the panels. The database was then linked to a computer-operated laser system developed solely for the purpose of engraving The Wall That Heals. The system etched image areas of a specific size, requiring remarkably precise calibration across a wide field to match partially formed letters and lines.

    The names on The Wall That Heals replicate the names on The Wall in Washington, D.C. As on The Wall, the names are listed alphabetically by day of casualty. Beginning at the center/apex, the names start on the East Wall (right-hand side) working their way out to the end of that wing, picking up again at the far end of the West Wall (left-hand side) and working their way back in to the center/apex. Thus, the beginning and ending of the conflict are joined at the center, signifying an epoch in American history.

    The Wall That Heals is transported from community to community by a 53-foot, fifth-wheel trailer with cases built into its sides, allowing it to serve as a museum that tells the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the divisive era in American history. The exhibition is sponsored by Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Trust, Federal Express, Geico, AON Corporation, and New Century Transportation.

    Courtesy of RVBusiness.com