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06-25-2012, 09:06 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 352
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I LOVE being back in a Winnebago product...!
I have owned six motorhomes in my life...the first two were Itascas, a 77 Seafarer Class C and then a brand new 88 Windcruiser. I bought a Gulfstream in 2002, then a couple of Fleetwood Discoverys after that. I wasn't happy with any of the non-Winnie coaches, although they did have some nice features. I recently purchased a 2006 Itasca Meridian 36G and I am thrilled to be back in the Winnebago family. Sure, they have their problems, but overall, I find Winnebago to be the easiest to get parts for, the best built for the money, and the most innovative when it comes to what the public wants in a motorhome. I think this is probably my last coach, but who knows...?
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06-25-2012, 11:28 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Out there, somewhere
Posts: 1,740
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stvscharfe,
Well Sir, we've owned (4) rigs to date. And, I can say without any doubt, that this motorhome, which we purchased just over a year ago, an '04 Itasca Horizon, full body paint, 36GD, 330 CAT and Allison 3000MH trans, is a phenomenally nice rig. Yep, Winne's, Itascas, etc. have their particular issues but, name one coach, that doesn't. Now, maybe the super top of the line Newells, Prevost's, and Country Coaches are not plagued with "windshield rusted frames" or undercarriage rusted frames etc. but, I'm sure that there's some sort of issues with them.
We love this coach, the way it looks, the way it drives, and the super nice interior etc. I think, if we were to purchase another one, it most likely would be another Itasca or Winne. But, that's a few light years away, we still have to get out and really use this one. We've been on one 3000 mile trip and a few others. I'm with you on this. It's a great coach.
Scott
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2004 ITASCA HORIZON 36GD, 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Toad '08 GL 1800 Gold Wing
Retired-29.5 yrs, SDFD, Ham - KI6OND
Me, Karla and the Sophie character, (mini Schnauzer)
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06-25-2012, 11:41 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Zigzag, OR
Posts: 151
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Always nice to hear something GOOD about our rigs. I began with a '93 Itasca, then a '98 Pace, and now own an '07 Itasca. Many problems in 20 years, but what a ride! Overall, 'W' works for me just fine....
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'07 Itasca 35L/W22 FULL-TIMING
1000 Trails - VFW - 5 Yrs Army
"NOT ALL WHO WANDER ARE LOST"
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06-25-2012, 12:04 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Marathon, Florida
Posts: 222
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We have only owned two MHs. An 04 Minnie and another 04 Vectra. Both with the big W on the side. The Minnie was new and for five years had only two problems. First the generator, repaired under warranty. Onan told us we need to run it more. Second the trans cooler but I think a rock may have got it. Neither one made by Winnebago of course.
The Vectra has had a new fridge. Norcold 1200 replaced with a Samsung residential but that is a story in itself. Replaced the seals and vacuum breaker in the toilet (Sealand) and now the Dimensions inverter is out for rebuild.
So after eight years our experience with Winnebago has been pretty painless. Knocking on wood Oh and it's pretty sharp looking.
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Mark & Nancy
2004 Winnebago Vectra 40KD
Shep dog, R.I.P. Kenzie dog Toad 2015 Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler
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06-25-2012, 12:35 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Michigan
Posts: 468
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Have had my share of issues, most recently the Windshield Rust Demon, but still prefer Winne over the others.
More than anything, its the wealth of documentation that Winnie makes available... blows away anything else I've seen or had!! Pretty specific owners manual instead of generic, plumbing/electrical schematics, individual build parts, paint/sealer callouts, etc.
Down the road I'll have to fix something else, but I know I'll be able to find the schematic, manual, part # etc to get it resolved.
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Ed & Joie
2004 Vectra 40KD
Freightliner Chassis and Cummins ISC
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06-25-2012, 12:36 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: The Southwest
Posts: 30
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Congratulations on your new motorhome. From the few months I spent looking, I can certainly say there are worse out there. Enjoy it.
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2000 Winnebago Brave SE 31B
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06-25-2012, 01:23 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 18
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All 3 of my have been Winnie's. All gassers. But the quality and service is still outstanding !! Going to consider full timing next yr. Will be in a gasser. Sightseer 33 c. 2011. LOVE IT !!!!
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06-25-2012, 06:39 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Posts: 37
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welcome back! we love ours. best one we've ever had. ok, its the only one we've ever had. picky, picky!
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1999 Winnebago Minnie 29', Ford V10, Close to stock.
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06-25-2012, 07:30 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 18
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Lol
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06-25-2012, 07:34 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: CA
Posts: 1,517
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Great to that so many love their Winnebago's. I just purchased mine ( Itasca Sunstar Sport) last week and look forward to many years of enjoyment.!
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2023 Newmar Bay Star 3014, towing 2014 Honda CRV
2017 Winnebago Adventurer 35P
2013 Itasca Sunstar 26HE
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06-26-2012, 06:31 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 34
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We're on our tenth motorhome, six Winnebago products. Our last five motorhomes in a row were Winnie products and each new purchase was always compared to several other brands and each time we ended back to a Winnie. Now we fulltime in our Itasca Horizon 40AD. Need I say more!
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2005 Itasca Horizon 40AD (Full-Timer)
2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Air-Force One toad brake
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06-26-2012, 07:09 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 352
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It's nice to hear that so many Winnie-product owners are repeat customers. Even with the minor problems that Winnebago has, they are still a step ahead of most with their manuals, parts and archiving of past model specifications. One of the other MH's that I owned (Gulfstream)supplied an Owner's Manual that was so generic, it could have been used for ANY brand of motorhome or trailer.
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06-26-2012, 09:13 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: ON THE ROAD...SOMEWHERE
Posts: 135
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We are on our first Winnebago and with out a doubt, a great start. I'm sure there are many great rigs out there but our Adventurer has everything we wanted in amenities. We are investigating moving into the Journey series but we need a few more road trips to decide if going DP is worth it for the near term. I just haven't seen a reason to jump out of the Winnebago/Itasca line in our current review of a potential DP.
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Don, Sandee & GSD Zeus. Gardian for GSDs Gunny (7/11/15) & Thor (5/5/15)
2006 DSDP 4320, Spartan MM IFS, 2013 CR-V, Blue Ox Avail, SMI AF1, Samsung 197R Refer.
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