Today we went to the Winnebago factory in Forest City, Iowa. The entire complex is 200 acres with multiple buildings, including their final assembly building which is known as "Big Bertha" which we were able to tour. Unfortunately, we were not able to take photos inside the factory itself, (I guess to guard against industrial espionage).
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| Dinette in the 1967 Winnebago (very similar to today's dinette) |
In the museum itself we got to see a 1967 Winnebago motor home (or motor coach as the more snobby owners refer to it). Amazingly it was not too much different than today's Winnebago's, although technology has certainly come a long way, especially as it relates to the bathroom. In 1967 the bathroom was one room with the shower, sink, and toilet all in one. That's right you could brush your teeth, sit on the pot, and shower all at the same time in 1967, (a luxury that we don't enjoy today). Also on display was one of the first campers manufactured by Winnebago in 1958 which was a travel trailer. It was eight years until they made their first self contained motor home, (something I didn't know). Interestingly, Winnebago just recently announced they are getting back into the more affordable tow-able travel trailers business as purchases of motor homes are way down with higher prices of fuel and the current economy.
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| Katie, Chelsea, Chris with their Winnebago Trading Cards |
Unfortunately, Winnebago does not award badges to Junior Rangers, but Chris, Katie, and Chelsea wore their new vests with their badges. They did hand out Winnebago trading cards for the kids however. Tomorrow we will be making our way north into Minnesota.
- Posted by Ted
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