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Winnebago & chassis resources
John Canfield:
Please feel free to suggest additions to the list!
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Winnebago-specific:
Manuals and diagrams (1990 - and newer for plumbing/electrical)
Operator manuals - 1993 and newer
Parts search (2001 and newer models only) by unit serial number
Previous years model information
Classic Winnebagos (not affiliated with Winnebago Industries)
Dealer locator
Supplier links
Service tips
FAQ, contact numbers
Winnebago-Itasca Travelers Club (WIT)
Investor Relations
Information for visitors to the factory
Chassis-related:
Freightliner Chassis Owner's Club
Freightliner Custom Chassis - Motorhome
Workhorse Chassis Motorhome Club
Workhorse Custom Chassis
Ford Fleet - Motorhome Chassis
Freightliner Sprinter Chassis
Other:
How to replace a Schumacher converter with a Progressive Dynamics model or a Best Power Max converter
Great thread about the Precision Circuits Power Control System on newer Winnebago Industries units
How to replace the air filter on a Journey
Procedure to find compartment leaks
EternaBond and Winnebago warranty considerations
Power Gear
Power Gear email address
An HVAC parts supplier (Heating, ventilation & AC)
Glass Repair:
RV Glass - 888-777-6778. They also have a facility in Phoenix
RV Fog Doctor - 501-278-3015. Searcy, AR
Sun Coast Designers - 727-868-2773. Hudson, FL
WINNEBAGO MODEL IDENTIFICATION: De-coding the Model Number
A common topic of discussion is how to interpret the model identification for a specific Winnebago Industries, Inc. motor home. The use of letters and numbers is not really a secret code; they have a specific meaning when identifying one of our vehicles. The following chart helps to explain model identifications for the last ten years of Winnebago Industries, Inc. products. For example, a WKR40TD is a 40-foot Winnebago Tour on a Freightliner chassis. For the most part, the characters used in the first four positions of our model identifications have stayed consistent. The fifth position may have one or two characters, and identifies the floor plan configuration. These model identifications reflect standard equipment, and options such as chassis selection may vary with an individual coach. Your model identification can be found on your coach's certification label as shown in the example below.
FIRST CHARACTER = Division:
W = Winnebago
I = Itasca
U = Ultimate
R = Rialta
SECOND CHARACTER = Chassis Manufacturer:
C = Chevrolet
D = Dodge Sprinter
F = Ford
K = Freightliner
P = Workhorse
S = Spartan
V = Volkswagen
THIRD CHARACTER = Model Type:
1 = 100 Series H-Body Eurovan Camper
2 = 200 Series C-Body Access/lmpulse/RialtalVista/Sunstar
3 = 300 Series C-Body Minnie/Outlook/Spirit
4 = 400 Series C-Body Minnie Winnie/Sundancer
5 = 500 Series C-Body View/Navion
7 = 700 Series C-Body Aspect/Cambria
D = D-Series Sightseer/Sunova
E = E-Series Vista/Sunstar
F = F-Series BravelVoyage/Sunrise
G = G-Series Adventurer/Suncruiser (prior to 2009)
J = J-Series Adventurer (2009)
K = K-Series Suncruiser (2009)
L = L-Series Chieftain/Sunflyer
M = M-Series Destination/Latitude
P = P-Series Journey/Meridian/Horizon
Q = Q-Series Ultimate Advantage/Ultimate Freedom R-Series Tour/Ellipse
S = S-Series Vectra/Horizon
FOURTH CHARACTER = Indicates the approximate length of the motor home
FIFTH CHARACTER = Floorplan
ON THE COACH CERTIFICATION LABEL IS:
- Upper left - date vehicle was mfg by Winnebago Industries
- Top center - Chassis mfg and date chassis was mfg
- Bottom Left - s/n assigned by Winnebago
The 6th character of the s/n indicates the model year
5 = 1995 A = 2000 F = 2005
6 = 1996 B = 2001 G = 2006
7 = 1997 C = 2002 H = 2007
8 = 1998 D = 2003 J = 2008
9 = 1999 E = 2004 K = 2009
- Bottom Center - Winnebago product model name
- Bottom Right - VIN
10th character of the VIN indicates model year of the chassis
S = 1995 Y = 2000 5 = 2005
T = 1996 1 = 2001 6 = 2006
V = 1997 2 = 2002 7 = 2007
W = 1998 3 = 2003 8 = 2008
X = 1999 4 = 2004 9 = 2009
- Bottom Right - Interior base color
- Center - GVWR; GAWR for Frt & RR axles; Suitable tire size; Suitable rim size; Cold Inflation Pressure
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Edit History
Edit 6/10/2013: Operator manuals now available from 1993 to present
Edit 1/4/2010: Electrical diagrams now available back to 1990 model year
Edit 7/9/2010: Include how to decode Winnebago model identification, added link for operator manuals
Edit 7/23/2010: Added email address for Power Gear
Edit 12/16/2010: Checked all links, edited some, added a Sprinter chassis link
Edit 1/14/2011: Added a good source for HVAC parts - thanks go to Charlie (Pubtym) for the info
Edit 3/12/2011: Operator manuals now go back to 2003 - thanks Ed for the tip
Edit 7/21/2011: Corrected the 6th digit of the model ID which indicated the model year - thanks to Larry (TheBigLarry)
Edit 12/12/2011: Some tidying up of dates and links
Edit 2/4/2012: Added links to glass repair shops. Thanks to John Hilley!
Edit 4/19/2012: Added links to topics that were previously a sticky topic
Edit 8/11/2012: Added link to article about replacing your air filter - Journey/Merdian
Edit 12/7/2012: Added link to good thread explaining the Precision Circuits Power Control System
Edit 1/28/2013: Corrected broken Investor link
Edit 1/31/2013: Added links about replacing a Schumacher converter
rls:
John, Just a thought, what about links to chassis sites?
John Canfield:
--- Quote from: rls on March 14, 2009, 08:52:24 AM ---John, Just a thought, what about links to chassis sites?
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Bob - great idea! I'll start putting that together.
NDNMAC:
Diagrams or layout for TV coax cable inside an RV, also possible diagram of the "studs" locations in the walls. Location of
"studs" would aid when trying to hang an object on the wall, be it permanent or temporarily.
John Canfield:
Hi and welcome to the forum!
The wiring diagrams do have the coax runs (and speaker wiring, etc.) shown - extremely handy at times for those of us that like to tinker.
It has been a while since I have looked over the diagrams - I'm not sure if they show the wall framework or not. If you happen to look at your unit when it is cold (and humid) outside and warm inside the unit, you can easily see the outline where the insulation is not as good, i.e., a structural member is present due to condensation on the outside wall.
I know many have called Winnebago owner relations with those kinds of questions and the techs do a very good job of coming up with good answers.
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