Winnebago Debuts New Products at Open House

It's getting to be a habit. Last year, Winnebago used the industry Open House in Elkhart to launch the sleek new Horizon and the ground-breaking 4WD Revel adventure van, as well as the Class A Intent and Minnie Plus fifth-wheel.

This year, Winnebago repeated the feat, revealing five more new products at the dealer-only event.

The motorhome side saw the launch of the all-new Class C Vita and Porto, as well as the return of a storied nameplate, the Class A gas Adventurer. At the same time, Winnebago Towables debuted the Micro Minnie fifth wheel and the Spyder toy hauler.

Vita

Porto

The Vita and Porto are compact Class C diesels built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. Each of the two floorplans features best-in-class galley, storage, solar power, and holding tank capacity. Also notable: the new SuperShell Sleeper Deck, which is quieter, lighter and stronger than typical cab-over sleepers.

Interior highlights include the panoramic galley window, expansive counter space, double-bowled sink, and user-configurable storage.

“At under 25 feet, the Vita and Porto allow you the freedom to explore everything from a major metropolitan area to a remote forest,” said Russ Garfin, product manager. “Throughout the coaches, we have implemented features for customers who are looking for a high-quality, easy to drive, durable and efficient base camp to support mobile and active lifestyles.”

Vita

After an absence of several years, the Adventurer is returning with new styling and five floorplans designed to meet a variety of tastes and needs. Built with Winnebago’s renowned SuperStructure construction, the Adventurer comes fully equipped with premium features normally reserved for diesel pushers, including Corian countertops, a Versa driver seat and Primera furniture coverings. Standard exterior features include an entertainment center, pet leash tie down, and full-body paint with chrome mirrors.

Adventurer

“The Adventurer is packed with user-friendly features, and more value than ever before,” noted product manager Niles Whitehouse. “Family-friendly floorplans offer spacious living, and ample storage space to provide all the comforts of home.”

With the launch of the new Spyder line, Winnebago has reentered the toy hauler segment. The Spyder lineup comprises four travel trailer and two fifth-wheel floorplans. “The end user was our main focus. We included several functional features that will be appreciated long after the thrill of the purchase,” commented Ron Brown, engineering manager. Large windows provide increased ventilation, while the innovative ceiling-ducted air conditioning system provides a comfortable retreat when the thermometer spikes.

Spyder

Capitalizing on the success and growth of the 7-foot wide Micro Minnie travel trailer, Winnebago Towables has extended the concept into the fifth-wheel category with the launch of the Micro Minnie fifth-wheel. “While the industry promotes 7,000, 8,000, and even 9,000 pound fifth-wheels as half-ton towable, the new Micro Minnie fifth-wheel, which weighs in the 5,000-pound category, will not only be best in class, but will also pair well with the rapidly growing midsize truck category,” said Adam Christoffersen, product manager.

Microfifth

The new fifth-wheel is equipped with upgraded features more typically found only in premium-level towables, including the flush-mount cooktop with glass cover, and stainless-steel sink. Outside, the true gel-coat fiberglass sidewalls and large windows will amplify the appeal of the compact Micro Minnie fifth-wheel.