Hello from Germany

Oliver GER · 12-30-2018, 03:34 PM

Hello,
I'm Oliver from Germany. I bought a chieftrain 28 RV from 1991 today. It was not eazy to geht one her.
I hope I will find some information her

**creativepart** · 12-30-2018, 04:29 PM

Welcome Oliver! Surprised to see one of those in Germany but ENJOY!

BobC · 12-30-2018, 07:39 PM

Welcome, here's a link to a lot of good information from Winnebago, much of it specific to your year and model:

https://winnebagoind.com/product-res...ct-information

In addition to the wiring, plumbing diagrams, etc., the Service Tips are valuable for all years and models.

Where in Germany are you located and do you know how your rig found its way to Germany?

Post some more photos for us when you get a chance.

If you set up a signature, you can list your year and model so, when you post, you don't have to input it each time.

WinnebagoSC · 12-30-2018, 07:45 PM

Welcome and great rig! I have been to Besigheim and Tubigen Germany wonderful cities!!

Oliver GER · 12-31-2018, 07:24 AM

Hi,
the pre owner told me that the first owner (a teacher) had shipped the rig from US to Germany.
I will check all the papers in the next days.
THX for you nice replays.

BirchyBoy · 01-01-2019, 10:40 AM

Welcome and enjoy!

Old Crows · 01-01-2019, 04:10 PM

Welcome! Sweet RV!

BobC · 01-01-2019, 04:21 PM

We're looking forward to some travel reports and photos.

I assume this is a pretty big rig for Europe but I saw a video of a double-decker bus conversion in the Netherlands of all places.

AJMike · 01-10-2019, 04:54 PM

Welcome to the forum. Europe has so many things to see that it must be a great place for an RV, but I do not know if there are many campgrounds for RVs.

Stay safe on the road.

**macnut** · 01-11-2019, 10:31 PM

Love your Winnebago! I hope you keep us posted on your travels!

DGRBRUV · 01-12-2019, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AJMike

Welcome to the forum. Europe has so many things to see that it must be a great place for an RV, but I do not know if there are many campgrounds for RVs.

Stay safe on the road.

Hi all,
We live in Wales (UK) and have travelled all around Europe in our Winnebago Brave 27RC. You do need to check, but most campgrounds can accommodate RV up to 30ft with ease and many can also take you BIG BOYS

DGRBRUV · 01-12-2019, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Oliver GER

Hi,
the pre owner told me that the first owner (a teacher) had shipped the rig from US to Germany.
I will check all the papers in the next days.
THX for you nice replays.

Lovely vintage RV - Enjoy your travels and get in touch if you plan to visit the UK

Oliver GER · 01-13-2019, 02:43 PM

Hi DGRBRUV,
we will start here in Germany first with travel but later on it will be nice the see UK with our big rig.
I know only the London airports and just a few little places around London from business trips in the past.

empty_nest · 01-14-2019, 11:56 AM

I am rather surprised to see such a large RV in Germany.

I was in Berlin, last April, and saw several RV's parked in the streets but they were all quite small.

Did someone have to make major changes to the RV's electrical system for the 220V in Germany?

Enjoy your travels!!

DGRBRUV · 01-14-2019, 02:46 PM

Well we can always recommend some great place to visit if you venture over one day. Cheers

DGRBRUV · 01-14-2019, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by empty_nest

I am rather surprised to see such a large RV in Germany.

I was in Berlin, last April, and saw several RV's parked in the streets but they were all quite small.

Did someone have to make major changes to the RV's electrical system for the 220V in Germany?

Enjoy your travels!!

There is a thriving RV ownership in the UK. We meet up at various events etc. and generally have a good time.. many winter in south of Europe bit quite a few brave out the UK winter. We like going away for long weekends in the winter. It is very cosy in the RV.

empty_nest · 01-14-2019, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DGRBRUV

Well we can always recommend some great place to visit if you venture over one day. Cheers

Sounds like a good time.

I was born in Frankfurt and still have family in Berlin so I get across the pond, once in a while. It's a long and expensive trip, so it doesn't happen too often.

Happy camping!

DGRBRUV · 01-15-2019, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by empty_nest

Sounds like a good time.

I was born in Frankfurt and still have family in Berlin so I get across the pond, once in a while. It's a long and expensive trip, so it doesn't happen too often.,

Happy camping!

It sure is a long way to travel..We have only been over to the USA once, on a motorcycle holiday in the 'Wild West' such a magnificent country.

Oliver GER · 01-18-2019, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by empty_nest

I am rather surprised to see such a large RV in Germany.

I was in Berlin, last April, and saw several RV's parked in the streets but they were all quite small.

Did someone have to make major changes to the RV's electrical system for the 220V in Germany?

Enjoy your travels!!

You are right the RV's here are quite small. We got our RV with a lot changes. We have 220V also the generator works with 220V. Turnlights and brakelights need to be impended the LPG system is changed too.