FOREST CITY, Iowa, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Winnebago
Specialty Vehicle Division introduces the Winnebago Roam, a
unique class-B RV designed with a wheelchair lift and many
accessible features. This newest Accessibility Enhanced (AE) RV
provides all the key functionality needed for comfortable travel or
camping in an easy-to-drive package. The Roam is designed with
enough floorspace to support a wheelchair and critical accessible
features. This vehicle is suited for road trips, camping, or even
daily errands. At just under 20 feet long, it fits into most
standard parking spaces. The Roam is currently authorized to be
sold through the following Winnebago dealers: La Mesa, Campers Inn, and
Pleasureland.
The 2022 Winnebago Roam includes an under-vehicle wheelchair
lift, standard wheelchair tie downs, a wet bath accessible from a
wheelchair, accessible controls for all lights and systems, and a
powered sofa bed. The Roam seats up to five people and sleeps up to
four with the optional pop-top.
"Winnebago Specialty Vehicles has been building Class-A
accessible RV's for decades and we are passionate about enabling
people with mobility challenges the opportunity to comfortably
travel. We believe the Roam, with its smaller size, will help
many more people with accessibility needs experience the
flexibility and fun of an RV," said Robert
Kim, Director of Winnebago's Specialty Vehicle Division. "We
designed the Roam to support many uses, including camping, road
trips and even as a daily driver."
The Roam joins Winnebago's
Inspire and Adventurer AE wheelchair friendly models.
Building on four decades of providing motorhomes with
accessibility, Winnebago's
expanded 2022 AE line provides even more options for travelers in
wheelchairs to enjoy the comfort and privacy of an RV. Almost every
aspect in the Roam is optimized for usability by someone with
mobility limitations. The Winnebago AE motorhome line opens up a
broader and richer world by allowing people in wheelchairs to
travel in comfort and confidence.
"The freedom of travel with the comforts of home is what we aim
for when designing Accessibility Enhanced RVs, including the Roam,"
said Winnebago Specialty Vehicle Division Director of Sales
Jennifer Butters. "Whether one is
taking a weekend trip or just running daily errands, we want to
enable people to explore their world whenever the mood suits
them."
The Roam B-Van will be available Fall 2021. For more updates on
the launch and how to purchase, please visit
https://sv.winnebago.com/models/accessibility-enhanced.
About Winnebago
Winnebago motorhomes, travel
trailers and fifth wheel products are manufactured at dedicated
facilities in Iowa and
Indiana. The leading Winnebago
brand of products is the most recognizable name in the industry.
Since the 1960s, its Specialty Vehicles division has leveraged the
Winnebago motorhome platform to
design and build custom community outreach vehicles for customers
around the world. With flexible floorplans and chassis options to
suit different budgets and sustainability goals, Winnebago commercial shells are ideal for
applications such as mobile medical and dental services, DUI/BAT,
cancer and preventive screenings, food trucks, event marketing,
bloodmobiles, classrooms, bookmobiles, and many other applications.
Winnebago is a part of Winnebago
Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading U.S. manufacturer of
outdoor lifestyle products under the Winnebago, Grand Design, Newmar, and
Chris-Craft brands, which are used primarily in leisure travel and
outdoor recreation activities. Winnebago Industries has multiple
facilities in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida. The Company's common stock is listed
on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol WGO. For
access to Winnebago Industries' investor relations material or to
add your name to an automatic email list for Company news releases,
visit http://investor.wgo.net.
For more information about Winnebago Specialty Vehicles, please
visit https://winnebagoind.com/product-classes/specialty-vehicles
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
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sarah@technicacommunications.com
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