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Winnebago Industries Unveils Exclusive Floorplan at FMCA Convention

Jul 10, 2008 - 9:36:01 AM

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FOREST CITY, IA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/10/08 -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO) isunveiling a never-seen-before, cutting edge floorplan at the Family MotorCoach Association (FMCA) Convention in Minneapolis, Minn., July 14-17.

"The 2009 Winnebago Outlook 30D is not your typical Class C motor home,"said Winnebago Industries' Chairman of the Board, CEO and President BobOlson. "One look inside the new 30D floorplan and you'll realize this is atotally different coach. We've taken the conventional bedroom area andtransformed it into spacious living and dining space that is also perfectfor entertaining. Plus, you have plenty of sleeping space too. This is arevolutionary floorplan that we're extremely excited to show inMinneapolis."

The first-of-its-kind, double slide Winnebago Outlook 30D is striking,spacious and fun. With optional full body paint offering a strikingexterior, the interior features an innovative layout with the bathroom andopposing wardrobe behind the front cab seats. The spacious wardrobe is notonly a great place for storage, but it also houses pull-out stair steps soyou can easily access the front bunk when night falls. The front bunk areaalso features a skylight and an optional 15-inch LCD TV. A fullyfunctional galley is just aft the entry door, with a U-shaped loungenestled in the rear, driver's side slideout room. A sofa/sleeper isopposite the dinette and sits in the second slideout room on this model.In the back is an UltraLeather Euro chair and ottoman that are positionedso you can easily see the large 32-inch LCD TV that also includes a HomeTheater Sound System.

"Along with the new Outlook 30D, we're also showcasing our totallyredesigned Winnebago Aspect and Itasca Cambria lines, that feature the new30C model that is our Company's first triple slide Class C. The additionof these new floorplans to the rest of our already outstanding Class Clineup further secures our position as the top Class C manufacturer -- adistinction we've held for the past 11 years," said Olson.

A number of other exciting models will be on display this week inMinneapolis. The Winnebago brand will feature the exclusive View 24P. The24P features a front sofa slide and bunk beds in the rear, with twooptional DVD players with 8.5-inch LCD players available for added bunkfun. Built on a Dodge Sprinter chassis, the fuel efficient View alsoboasts a powerful Mercedes Benz diesel engine.

The highly popular Winnebago Adventurer features the exclusive 35Z and 38Nin Minneapolis. The triple slide 35Z features an innovative wardrobeoption that can convert into bunk beds for added sleeping space when thegrandchildren come along, while the new 38N features opposing slideoutrooms up front for an incredibly spacious living area, as well as largebathroom and impressive bedroom with a 26-inch LCD TV also available. Onthe diesel side, a highlight is the new, triple slide 2009 WinnebagoJourney 34Y. The Journey 34Y offers all the amenities of a diesel poweredcoach in a shorter length that's appealing to RVers. The 34Y features afull wall slide on the driver's side with a sofa/Euro chair and ottoman,while a king bed slideout is on the passenger side of the coach. In thelounge area, you'll love the large 37-inch LCD TV that is positioned abovethe buffet for perfect viewing from the opposing Rest Easy Multi-PositionLounge or optional Rest Easy theater seating module that are both ondisplay in Minneapolis.

The Itasca brand also has a number of new floorplans on display, includingthe Itasca Sunova 31E. The 31E is a side aisle floorplan with slideoutrooms extending both the living area and the rear bed. A standard 37-inchTV is featured in the living area -- just aft the dinette for prime viewingwherever you're seated. The bathroom offers a curved shower, with a roomywardrobe and full size queen bed found in the bedroom.

The top-of-the-line 2009 Itasca Horizon will have the new 40WD on display.The triple slide 40WD is incredibly spacious and luxurious. The loungearea of the 40WD features dual sofas up front and a spacious galleyfeaturing an innovative U-shaped dinette. A 37-inch high definition LCD TVsits mid-coach, while a 32-inch high definition LCD is found in the frontoverhead cabinets for the ultimate in entertainment! A roomy walk-throughbathroom and side aisle access to a standard king-size bed are also foundon the 40WD.

A leader in the industry for fuel efficient motor homes, the recentlyintroduced ERA Class B motor home will also be in Minneapolis and boastsfuel efficiency of up to 20 mpg. Built on an 8,550-lb. GVWR Dodge Sprinterchassis with a 3L 6-cylinder engine, the 170XL floorplan features a rear60-inch x 80-inch sofa/bed in the rear, as well as a fully equipped galleyand bathroom. Up front, two companion chairs are featured that make for aprime seating area, especially when the moveable pedestal table ispositioned up front. When you're parked, the cab seats swivel creatingperfect seating for four. The ERA also offers two trim levels, the Touringand Limited, which allows the customer to choose his or her designpreferences.

About Winnebago Industries

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is aleading United States manufacturer of motor homes,self-contained recreation vehicles used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. TheCompany builds quality motor homes under the Winnebago, Itasca and ERA brand names withstate-of-the-art computer-aided design and manufacturing systems onautomotive-styled assembly lines. The Company's common stock is listed onthe New York and Chicago Stock Exchanges and traded under the symbol WGO. Options for theCompany's common stock are traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange.For access to Winnebago Industries' investor relations material or to addyour name to an automatic email list for Company news releases, visithttp://www.winnebagoind.com/investor.html

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