Winnebago® RVs For Sale near Columbia & Greenville, SC

Winnebago® RVs

Since the middle of the 20th century, Winnebago has made itself a household name by building high-quality and well-loved motorhomes and RVs. Your South Carolina Winnebago RV dealer is John’s RV Sales & Service of Lexington. As such, we’ve provided some more information about this illustrious brand to help you decide if one of their models is in your future.
 

Company History

In 1958, John K. Hanson developed the idea of making recreational vehicles as a means of revitalizing the economy of Forest City, Iowa, where he lived. He asked a travel trailer manufacturer to put a factory in his town, which he helped to develop and expand. 

In 1960, the company was called Winnebago Industries after the Iowa county it was in (which was in turn named for an exonym of the local Ho-Chunk Native American tribe) and soon became a formidable force in the field of recreational vehicles.

The company released their first completely original RV, the 001, in 1966. It was a motorhome made to be affordable for everyday families who wanted to travel without spending a fortune. 

Following the success of this model, Winnebago made more changes to standard RV designs to make them better. One innovation they had was their Thermo-Panel insulated walls that kept interior temperatures more even without adding a lot of weight.
 

The Lifestyle

Not only does the company take their product lines seriously, but they also prioritize their customers’ quality of life well beyond their recreational vehicles. That’s why the Winnebago International Travelers Club (WITC) exists, to connect motorhome owners with each other so they can exchange stories, swap tips and share their advice on where to go and how to optimize their RV traveling lifestyle.

Every year, WITC holds its Grand National Rally for members in the company’s founding town: Forest City, Iowa. When you attend the Grand National Rally, you’ll get to enjoy entertainment, participate in activities, attend seminars and visit RV vendors.

If you’re hungry for more, check out the company blog WinnebagoLife. Here, you’ll find travel tips, maintenance recommendations and more. If you take advantage of all these helpful resources, you’ll truly feel like part of a community, not just an RV owner.

Seeking Winnebago motorhomes and RVs for sale? Visit our dealership in Lexington, SC, to see what we have to offer. John’s RV Sales & Service is proud to be your local Winnebago motorhome dealer, serving the cities of Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, SC, as well as nearby Augusta, GA.