Manufacturing A Motorhome

There are 25 steps involved in manufacturing a motorhome. We use the most ultra-modern technology and manufacturing processes for the construction of our motorhomes.

The Chassis

We work closely with the chassis manufacturers to ensure that each chassis is fully prepared to our own specification and is more than adequate for the Winnebago motorhome model it represents. The chassis of each Winnebago motorhome is prepared at our factory. Access ways are cut out, often the seats are recovered, and fuel, water and waste tanks and batteries are moved into place. Once the chassis is ready, it is driven into our spray booth for rust proofing.

The Furniture and Interiors

Our skilled tradespeople take pride in creating the furniture for each motorhome. The timber is precision cut using state of the art computer controlled cutting tools. We assemble our motorhomes inside out: that is, we fit all the furniture in place prior to affixing the walls and roof. In this way, we avoid scratching or other damage to the furniture and allows for precision placement ensuring a perfect fit at final assembly. Our trims such as seat covers, curtains and pelmet covers are all cut and sewn at our factory, giving us complete control over the final product.

The Appliances

Only top quality and proven appliances, designed for use in recreational vehicles, are fitted to our motorhomes. Appliances including air conditioners and heating systems, refrigerators, microwaves, ovens, grills and cook tops, hot water systems, entertainment equipment and a host more, are all thoroughly tested and checked by our engineers as to their compatibility.

Metal Wall, Floor and Roof Frames

The floors, walls and roof of each Winnebago motorhome consist of a fully welded metal frame to provide strength and rigidity to the motorhome body, capable of withstanding years of travel over the most uneven roads Australia has to offer. The frame is filled with a thick foam sheet which acts as an insulating material, vastly reduces road noise and assists in maintaining a moderate temperature within the motorhome. It is then laminated between two backing panels and an outer fibreglass skin, all sandwiched together using polyurethane hot-melt adhesive, a process which is one of a kind in Australia.

Metal Under-body protection

Unique to Winnebago are our motorhome floors. The sandwich panel construction consists of a one-piece plywood floor laminated on foam-insulated fully welded metal frame with metal underfloor protection. The metal sheeting affixed to the underside of the floor offers protection from all road surfaces.

Structural Support

Our motorhome body construction offers strength and durability. We have engineered the frame so that each panel supports the other. The motorhome floor is the key – it supports the walls as the walls are affixed to the top of the floor, not just screwed to the floor side. The roof then sits on the top of the walls so that all stress loads are shared, and the body and roof gain additional strength.

Quality Control

Winnebago focuses heavily on its Quality Control processes to ensure that the final product is as free of manufacturing defect as possible. We work closely with our suppliers to ensure that only quality grade material and components are used in the manufacture of each Winnebago.

Research and Development

Winnebago has invested heavily in design and engineering, both in skilled people familiar with motorhome engineering requirements and also in computer and technical equipment incorporating the latest in design and engineering software.

RVMAA
Winnebago is a proud supporter and member of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers Association of Australia, the industry organisation tasked with ensuring the Motorhome Industry is at the forefront of professionalism and quality.