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07-18-2009, 09:46 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: at exit 308 on I-65 between Huntsville and Birmingham
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42 ft tag axle on display at GNR
Ellipse 42 ft tag axle, 400hp, enormous CCC, 3 roof top a/c's, aqua hot and more on display for first time and test rides start Monday. Looks real nice.
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2005 Itasca Meridian 39F, 2005 Grand Cherokee, Blue Ox Adventa tow bar, US Gear Brake system
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07-19-2009, 05:05 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Besure and do a follow up on the new rig.
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07-19-2009, 08:12 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Palisade CO
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I was talking to the guy at the Customer Center yesterday and he said that the 3 roof ACs were because of some tag axle interference with the compartment normally used for the basement AC. I am not sure exactly what he meant.
He also said only two of the ACs will operate at one time.
I doubt if I will sign up to drive it but am interested in looking at it. Just curiosity of course - sure don't have the disposable dollars needed to buy one.
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07-19-2009, 09:26 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Sounds interesting. Unsure about how I feel about the roof air(s). Does it come with the 425 Cummins? Interested in the floor plan(s) to see what they can do with 42'.
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07-19-2009, 10:30 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: N Id
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400 Cummins I believe, saw it on the rear of the Ellipse.
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2008 Winnebago Vectra 40TD
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07-19-2009, 12:03 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Is that the Pucker brush parade? Looks interesting. When you get inside, let me know if they did away with day/night shades if you would. I saw 3 T's was driving a proto/test Ellipse that they weren't sure if it was going into production. But there was talk about getting rid of the day/night shades and going with auto shades.
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07-19-2009, 01:49 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: at exit 308 on I-65 between Huntsville and Birmingham
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All photos taken by Phil H @ NET-WIT
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07-19-2009, 04:13 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MaverickBBD
Is that the Pucker brush parade? Looks interesting. When you get inside, let me know if they did away with day/night shades if you would. I saw 3 T's was driving a proto/test Ellipse that they weren't sure if it was going into production. But there was talk about getting rid of the day/night shades and going with auto shades.
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Yes it is the Puckerbrush parade. Day night shades are gone. The windshield has one large shade, reminds me of the Tiffin Phaeton I was looking at. The tv in the side was also a Tiffin feature, really a good idea in my opinion
having it up high out of the storage area and easy to view with a group instead of looking around the heads of the people in front of you.
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Jerry J.
2008 Winnebago Vectra 40TD
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07-19-2009, 04:28 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2000
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Via was on the grounds this afternoon.
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07-19-2009, 05:40 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Glen Allen, VA
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Does the 42' Ellipse have IFS or is it a straight axle? Also, is it side radiator or rear?
Appears they want to go head-to-head with the 42' Phaeton and not the Bus at this time. Wonder if they will offer a tag in the Vectra/Horizon?
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07-19-2009, 06:50 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SE Minnesota
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smlranger....The Horizon and Vectra have been discontinued. And sad to say it has a rear radiator.
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07-19-2009, 07:30 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: at exit 308 on I-65 between Huntsville and Birmingham
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Here are 10 more photos, JG
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2005 Itasca Meridian 39F, 2005 Grand Cherokee, Blue Ox Adventa tow bar, US Gear Brake system
2 Boxers, "Gidget" & "Butch"
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07-19-2009, 07:36 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: at exit 308 on I-65 between Huntsville and Birmingham
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10 more pics, JG
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2005 Itasca Meridian 39F, 2005 Grand Cherokee, Blue Ox Adventa tow bar, US Gear Brake system
2 Boxers, "Gidget" & "Butch"
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07-19-2009, 07:41 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: at exit 308 on I-65 between Huntsville and Birmingham
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I have many more photos. How to D/L faster? JG
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07-20-2009, 08:48 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: at exit 308 on I-65 between Huntsville and Birmingham
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More photos, JG
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2 Boxers, "Gidget" & "Butch"
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07-20-2009, 09:03 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Aug 2005
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More 42 AD photos, JG
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2 Boxers, "Gidget" & "Butch"
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07-21-2009, 05:45 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2009
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No more Vectra? What replaces it at the top of the line?
Jim
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07-21-2009, 08:05 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Anywhere, USA
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The Tour/Ellipse are the top of the line now. This is nothing new. Every now and then they eliminate one or two lines as they revise things. Sometimes it is temporary as they go through a re-design.
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07-24-2009, 03:27 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Frederick Md.
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Only 400 HP.. Stright Axle. Rear Radiator. Only 2 AC run at the same time. I think Winny needs to look at other high end products. Hope all works well.
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07-24-2009, 06:34 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: at exit 308 on I-65 between Huntsville and Birmingham
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Seems we're getting conflicting info on AC units. Product specialist for 42AD at Winnebago, who worked on the design confirms that on 10K generator or 50 amp service, all 3 units can be on. Only with 30 amp are you limited.
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