What an interesting turn of events. I know very little first hand about Country Coach. But from what I've read they appear to be rated as a higher end "quality coach". Of course, as Gordon smartly pointed out on his previous post, the so called "superior quality" rigs certainly have their fair share of issues, too. Unfortunately, no RV line is exempt from problems.
In my opinion Country Coach could not have been bailed out by a better firm than Winnebago Industries. Coach quality comparisons aside, Winnebago is probably the strongest and most well established firm in the industry in terms of financial stability, manufacturering experience, customer base, and in overall resources. Realistically, I doubt that there were other firms seriously willing or positioned to take on this life saving initiative. Now, some Country Coach fans may remark about concerns regarding WGO diluting the CC quality (and I concede that it may be a valid remark) but the reality is that Winnebago is apparently responsible for keeping the CC line alive... and I hope they keep the CC line alive and well for many years to come. I believe this addition can add even greater strength to WGO Industries and adding another quality brand will help to add to their already broad customer base.
Yes, it will be most interesting to watch how Winnebago Industries manages both the WGO and the CC line over the next year or three. Personally, I think it's
all good for everyone concerned
Welcome to the WGO family, CC fans
cheers,
Joopy