Winnebago Scoops Industry Award

WINNEBAGO SCOOPS INDUSTRY AWARDS

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE, SILVER GUMNUT, INDUSTRY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Winnebago Industries has taken out a number of awards at NSW Caravan and Camping Industry Association’s Awards of Excellence presentation night at the Sheraton on the Park Hotel, Sydney on Wednesday July 28.

The much coveted award for BEST MANUFACTURER, MOTORHOMES, CAMPERVANS and FIFTH WHEELERS was accepted by Ben Binns, Winnebago’s Chief Operating Officer. “It is a great honour to receive such an award and credit was due to the team effort of the more than 200 employees employed by Winnebago” Mr Binns said.

Family owned and 100% Australian, Winnebago Industries is Australia’s No. 1 motorhome and campervan manufacturer. Established in 1965, Winnebago locally designs and builds a wide range of motorhomes and campervans at its state of the art factory in Emu Plains, Sydney.

Long serving Winnebago Employee, Symmon Bruce was recognised by the Industry and accepted the EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR award chosen from all RV Manufacturer and Dealer staff, suppliers to the industry and other associated trade organisations. Symmon thoroughly deserved the accolades bestowed on her for her loyalty, hard work and her determination to make a difference. Employees like Symmon, who has worked her way up from being a motorhome cleaner to the position of Inventory Manager at the Winnebago factory prove that opportunities exist for those who have a desire to succeed.

Earlier in the evening, Winnebago had been awarded the BEST SERVICE and/or PRODUCT PROVIDER in NSW reflecting a proficiency and dedication in supplying parts, accessories and after sales service to our Motorhome customers.

Winnebago became the first trade organisation ever to receive the prestigious the SILVER GUMNUT award for environmental excellence. Each candidate for the award is assessed by independent judges based on a written submission and a comprehensive onsite inspection. Samantha Binns, Director of Marketing and the manager tasked with ensuring that environmental issues remain top of mind at Winnebago said “motorhoming and the environment tend to be in harmony and we are striving to extend that philosophy right throughout the manufacturing process” “Our next goal is to be the first manufacturer/retailer to receive the GOLD GUMNUT AWARD for environmental excellence, a challenge that we are determined to meet” said Ms Binns.

Winnebago Enters the Campervan Market

Winnebago Escape and Diversion

Winnebago is intent on making inroads into the Australian Campervan market with the introduction of two unique and versatile campervans – Escape and Diversion.

Campervans are defined as a recreational vehicle built within the confines of a van body, in other words, an existing driveable vehicle is fitted out with furniture, bedding, cooking appliances and other features necessary to accommodate people whilst out on the road.

Most campervans on the market today are designed to cater for two people but Winnebago’s new Campervans take comfort and versatility to a new plateau and both models will cater for four people in style.

The Escape, a 6.4 metre campervan on a Fiat Ducato 3 litre turbo diesel and the Diversion built on a 7.5 metre Mercedes Benz Sprinter van both offer a number of unique features, most noticeably, an electric roll down bed which drops from the ceiling and can sleep two adults comfortably in addition to other beds for two other people, found within each campervan.

Most campervans are not self contained in terms of bathroom and toilet facilities, and those that are often have a very cramped shower recess. Winnebago has designed into Escape and Diversion, a very spacious expanded bathroom system offering privacy, room to move and incorporate a flushing toilet and vanity.

Versatility is the keyword for the WINNEBAGO ESCAPE and Winnebago, cleverly, has created a second living area which can easily convert to a huge “garage” area in the rear of the campervan – by storing the electric double bed against the ceiling and folding up the two single beds against the wall (or easily removing them), the space created can hold a motor bike or two, a quad bike, bicycles, surfboards fishing rods, all those things that enhance your time away with your partner, friends or family.

During the week, the Escape can double as the family car or as a “tradies truck” (optional equipment can be installed for shelving and the tool box) and then on the weekend, head off to those remote places for fun and excitement in your fully self contained campervan.

WINNEBAGO DIVERSION offers complete and utter luxury for driver and passengers alike. Spacious, refined, and highly equipped, you can relax in the soft front seats which swivel around else relax on the rear ultra leather sofa lounge which electrically adjusts to a sumptuous day lounge or comfortable double bed. Diversion can sleep four adults as it is equipped with an electric roll down bed which drops from the ceiling at the touch of a button.

Enjoy a fantastic meal from the large well equipped kitchen and like Escape, the bathroom is oversized in comparison to other campervans as to better accommodate your bathroom needs offering hot and cold showers, a flushing toilet, vanity and ample fresh water supply.

Winnebago supports its product with the best RV warranty on the market, a two year or one million kilometre warranty and a 5 year structural warranty as well as two years free emergency roadside assist for additional peace of mind.

Winnebago Escape and Diversion, two brand new Campervan models manufactured by Australia’s premier motorhome brand are bound to attract market attention simply for what both these campervans have to offer – style, versatility and a long list of standard specification which will surely impress the most discerning customer.

UPMARKET MENINDEE

A MOTORHOME WITH SOPHISTICATION AND STYLE

Winnebago’s newest addition to an already extensive model range is a motorhome called Menindee and it is sure to turn heads where ever it may go.

Sophistication personified, the Menindee offers the discerning buyer every conceivable luxury and it is conveniently sized to travel to a multitude of destinations where, upon arrival, uniquely, the rear wall expands out, the living room wall likewise to create an environment designed for your total enjoyment.

Menindee is a small town located in outback New South Wales, a town around 110 kilometres west of Broken Hill and steeped in legend and history for Indigenous and European culture.

The area was known to the Barkindji people as 'Minandichee', and it is believed this is how the name originated. The nearby Menindee Lakes is a popular outback destination for Motorhomers.

The new Winnebago Menindee is also steeped in tradition, a proud heritage of superbly constructed motorhomes, a tradition Winnebago has maintained since building the first vehicle back in 1965, building undoubtedly the strongest and most durable motorhome on the market today.

Menindee incorporates the latest in engineering design utilising a full metal frame in the floor together with metal sheathing on the underside of the floor, the only motorhome manufacturer to do so.

The walls and roof are also supported by a metal frame, the wall affixed to the top of the floor, supporting the roof, thus creating a load bearing structure capable of withstanding considerable weight on the roof, the roof additionally coated with durable EDPM rubber for additional protection.

Each body panel is fully insulated to protect against harsh temperatures and lowers road noise to an extremely comfortable level.

Menindee will delight the discerning buyer with its impressive list of standard quality inclusions designed to offer a luxury lifestyle whilst exploring the varied Australian countryside.

Externally, the aerodynamic styling of the Menindee is enhanced by the full glossy metallic silver paintwork, highlighting the smooth curves of the low profile fibreglass nose complimented by the contoured skylight, the fibreglass skirt moulds and rear wall finish.

The deeply tinted flush fitting, large frameless windows accentuate the striking yet delicate lines of the motorhome.

Outside, the electronically controlled external awning extends out to provide shade whilst you relax and watch the large LCD television located in the external wall of the motorhome.

Located on the roof is a large satellite dish which automatically searches for channels to view from any of the three LCD televisions found in Menindee.

Convenient features proliferate in the Menindee, the BBQ gas fitting, electric entry steps, towbar, and the luxury of being able to slide out some of the external storage bins like they were kitchen drawer’s makes accessing the bins an absolute breeze.

Away from the hustle and bustle, away from the crowds or everyday living, electricity is generated by Menindee to power the many electronic features found in the motorhome. Two 100 amp deep cycle batteries power the motorhome; the chassis battery feeds the needs of the chassis.

A 22 amp battery charger maintains full charge to the batteries when on the move and the twin 80 watt solar panels located on the roof constantly trickle charge the batteries to ensure power is never lacking.

For that additional power boost or to operate the ducted roof air conditioning, a built in, extremely quiet internal start 2.3kVa generator with programmable energy command is a convenient feature.

Spacious yet manoeuvrable, the Menindee offers an especially large electric slide out wall in the living room, extending out almost a metre to provide space to live, space to breath, space to enjoy, accompanied by mid mounted electronic stabilizers for additional stability.

Uniquely, the Menindee is equipped with a second slideout, one that extends the size of the main bedroom by sliding out to the rear of the motorhome.

Offering greater headroom than the average motorhome, internally, the modern décor combines creams and whites, spectacularly contrasted against a background of dark timber plank look flooring and stylish ultra leather upholstery.

Down lights throughout compete with concealed ceiling and cupboard lighting to illuminate the Menindee in a way which takes your breath away – inviting, warm and oh so friendly.

The kitchen is a gourmet delight offering large sliding drawers, a spacious one piece stone look bench top with a stylish matched stainless steel sink and cook top, over the built in oven and grill.

The large 175ltr curved two door refrigerator freezer senses the power source and automatically changes over from 240 volt power, to gas or to batteries.

The bathroom is conveniently located to separate the bedroom from the living area and can be secured for privacy utilising large bi fold doors. Wash away the day’s adventures with a steaming hot shower, water splash avoided by the convenient shower screen door.

Professionally engineered and constructed on the world renown Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 5 series cab chassis, the Menindee performs effortlessly, day after day, kilometre after kilometre, powered by a 3 litre Intercooled common rail turbo diesel engine generating 140kw of power, coupled with a 5 speed fully automatic transmission.

The Menindee offers the driver and passenger, the security of ABS braking, twin safety airbags, ESP, ASR and other safety related functions.

Standard inclusions in the cabin include comfortable swivel front seats upholstered in matching ultra leather trim, automatic cabin air conditioning, electrically operated windows and mirrors, cruise control, remote central locking, trip computer, reversing camera and infotainment system incorporating a touch screen CD/AM/FM controls and Satellite navigation.

For total piece of mind, Winnebago offers a two year warranty on the motorhome construction and coupled with the extensive Mercedes chassis warranty.

Motorhoming in the Menindee is further enhanced by the two years free Winnebago RV Help emergency roadside assist program together with Winnebago’s national support network of professional dealers and service agents.

Specifications

Mercedes Sprinter 519	External length 7925mm	Living room slide out wall
3lt turbo diesel	Ext Length open 8450mm	Bedroom rear slide out wall
Power 135kw (184hp)	External width 2497mm	Padded ceiling lining
Torque 440Nm @ 1600-2600rpm	Ext width open 3040mm	Ultra leather upholstery
5 speed Automatic	External height 3270mm	Pull out sofa lounge
GVM 5000kg	Internal height 2060mm	LCD TV/DVD in living room
GCM 7000kg	Fully painted bodywork	LCD TV/DVD in bedroom
Light rigid licence	Striking exterior paintwork	LCD TVDVD outdoors
16” steel wheels with dress rims	Full fibreglass low profile nose	Windup TV aerial with booster
Dual rear wheels	Tinted skylight in nose	Ducted roof air conditioning
Rear wheel drive	Full fibreglass rear wall	Ducted furnace heater
75lt diesel fuel tank	Moulded side skirts	Porcelain bowl flushing toilet
30lt generator fuel tank	Cabin side steps	Separate shower and toilet
125lt fresh water tank	Electric awning	Gas/electric hot water
100lt grey water tank	Electric entry steps	Electric skylight
38lt toilet cassette	Outdoor entertainment	Automatic exhaust/fan
23lt hot water system	Outdoor LCD TV/DVD	Queen size Island bed
Two 4kg gas bottles	Gas BBQ fitting	Bed converts to day lounge
ABS braking system	Slide out storage bins	Ultra leather lounge
ESP stability control	Heavy duty tow bar	175lt AES 3 way refrigerator
Cruise control	Outdoor fold down table	Oven, grill and cook top
Remote central locking	Automatic satellite dish	Automatic roof vent
Electric windows	Twin 80w solar panels	Double bolt entry door with flyscreen
Electric mirrors	22 amp battery charger	Kitchen slide out draws
Twin safety airbags	150w personal inverter	Convection microwave
Trip computer	Built in 2.3Kva generator	Metal frame construction
Infotainment touch system	2 x 100 amp home batteries	Laminated body panels
Inbuilt GPS	Separate chassis battery	Metal sheathed under body
Colour reversing camera	LED down lights	Domed profile roof
Swivel cabin seats	LED concealed lighting	EDPM Rubber coated roof
Ultra leather cabin seats	Fluorescent lighting	Fully insulated body
Cabin air conditioning	Integrated monitor system	Side walls supported by the floor

SPECIFICATIONS CAN CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE