All-New Sunrise Models Offer Widebody Styling/Basement Storage
5 December 1997
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The new 1998 Itasca Sunrise from Winnebago Industries, Inc. has all-new widebody, basement styling in three new model lines, the Sunrise SE, Sunrise DL and Sunrise. The Sunrise SE is an entry-level Class A product with storage galore. The widebody styling offers flexible floorplan designs, while the basement styling provides pass-through storage and plenty of room for even large, bulky items, as well as heated holding tank compartments for all-weather camping. The Sunrise SE is available in 26WU, 29WQ and 31WQ models. The Sunrise DL provides the same widebody, basement design, as well as upgraded furniture styling, cabinetry and window treatments. Other features such as a standard driver's door and special exterior valance paint in platinum metallic or wintergreen metallic that coordinate with the sporty new 1998 exterior graphics. Available in 31DQ and 33DQ models, the Sunrise DL 33DQ also includes an optional slideout couch-bed for increased living area in the front of the vehicle. The third line, the Sunrise, has four models: 30WQ, 32WQ, 34WA and 35WP. Each features full basement storage with laminated risers that provide large pass-through storage compartments. Inside, the increased height of the basement means that there is no step up into the driving compartment, providing easy access from the rest of the motor home. The full-basement design also allowed Winnebago Industries engineers to run the furnace plenum through the floor, providing both heated holding tank compartments and even distribution of warm air throughout the motor home. The Sunrise 35WP model also has an optional slideout room with couch-bed and dinette. All Sunrise series models feature a complete galley, living room and large rear bedroom with standard queen-size bed and plenty of room to walk around the bed. A twin bed option is also available. All Sunrise series units also feature large wardrobes and roomy baths. The Sunrise 34WA model even has a full rear wall of storage available in the bedroom. A new Videoman rearview monitor with audio feature is now available on this line for ease of campground parking and for use in heavy traffic. You'll stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter with the 3 1/4-inch roof that has an 'R' rating factor of 14.62. The roof air conditioner is ducted through the roof with dampening, directional vents to distribute cool air more efficiently and quietly throughout the entire motor home. Dual-pane windows are also available as an option to increase the use of the Sunrise on a year-round basis. The Sunrise has a one-piece fiberglass roof, which not only adds structural integrity, it doesn't expand and contract, or tear like rubber membranes and is backed by a 10-year parts and labor warranty. The fiberglass sidewall material is also covered by a 10-year warranty. In addition to the standard 12 month/15,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty, there is a limited warranty on lamination for 3 years/36,000 miles. Every new owner of a 1998 Sunrise 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. Winnebago Industries also provides 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. For more information about all the new 1998 widebody, basement Itasca Sunrise series motor homes, 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. Visit Winnebago Industries' Web site at www.winnebagoind.com/.
