The 1998 Rialta Features Same Great Quality, Added CKomforts
5 December 1997
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Rialta by Winnebago Industries, Inc. just got better. New 1998 models maintain the same dependability customers have come to rely on, including high performance power and maneuverability. Equipped with the 2.8L, VR6 Volkswagen engine, the Rialta has 140 h.p. Now the Rialta offers increased levels of comfort and safety to go along with the peace of mind built into every Winnebago Industries motor home. The Rialta is so easy to handle, anyone can drive it. This is due to its compact, 22-foot size, front-wheel drive handling, fully independent front suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes. The Rialta has a striking aerodynamic design with excellent fuel economy of approximately 16.3 mpg combined city and highway using the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) testing guidelines. It has a Thermo-panel® sidewall and roof, with tubular aluminum construction as well as a full steel uni-body floor substructure for strength and durability. This self-contained motor home offers a fully equipped kitchen including sink, two burner range, microwave and refrigerator. The unique bathroom has expandable walls that are easily pushed out of the way when not in use and features a toilet, folding sink, medicine cabinet with sliding door, two built-in towel bars, and available shower package. A powered ventilator fan is now a standard convenience in the galley/bath area. Safety is one of the Rialta's highlighted features. Driver's and passenger's side air bags are standard. Also provided are daytime halogen running lamps and a high-mount rear center brake light for easy visibility. The Rialta features 'Home Comfort Designs'. The cab furniture provides comfortable seating with lumbar support and reclines to just the right position for you. Custom leather seats made by Winnebago Industries, Inc. are also available. In addition, the front passenger seat completely rotates for entertaining comfort. The rear auxiliary heater keeps passengers in the back cozy in the winter, while the available roof air conditioner keeps them cool in the summer. A Panasonic radio is built-in and available with a CD player- a sure route to getting in the traveling spirit. The Rialta model 22RD sleeps up to four-both the dinette and the two rear passenger seats convert into beds. It offers interior storage in the wardrobe, under the companion seats, and on the bedding shelf. The Rialta model 22RC comes available with either a double bed or twin beds with center night stand. Storage space can be found under the beds, in a roomy shirt closet, or in a handy side vanity with drawers. Whether traveling by yourself or with a small family, you can choose the floorplan that's most convenient for you. Want to take your boat or trailer along to the lake or campground? The Rialta allows you to do just that. It offers a Class I trailer hitch with up to 2,000 lbs. of towing capacity and a gross vehicle weight rating of 7,275 pounds. A true value in motor homes today, it just takes one look at the Rialta to see the superior workmanship. The fine quality is backed up by a comprehensive 2-year/24,000 mile basic warranty with no deductible and is completely transferable for both Winnebago Industries and Volkswagen. Volkswagen administers a 5 -year/50,000 mile drive train warranty on the Rialta. Every new owner of a 1998 Rialta automatically receives a free one-year membership in the Preferred Care Program which provides 24-hour customer assistance and emergency road service throughout the United States and Canada. Rialta owners can also enjoy the new 'Trip Saver' emergency shipped parts program from Winnebago Industries. Also provided is the toll-free assistance for both owners and dealers to obtain technical service information. Winnebago Industries has set the industry standard for quality assurance. By utilizing computer-aided design and manufacturing systems and automotive-style assembly lines, as well as subjecting its motor homes and components to rigorous tests, Winnebago Industries believes it is able to produce some of the most state-of-the-art motor homes in the RV industry. What else would you expect from such a recognizable name with a tradition of building fine quality recreational vehicles for over 39 years. For more information about the one-of-a-kind 1998 Rialta, write: Information Services; Winnebago Industries, Inc.; P.O. Box 152; Forest City, IA 50436; or call 1-800-643-4892, ext. 3 or E-mail: brochure@winnebagoind.com. Winnebago Industries can also be found on the world wide web at www.winnebagoind.com/.
