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pwrchrd
Explorer
May 26, 2014

Thinking about buying a 2006 Winnebago Outlook 26A

Greetings,

Going back and forth with dealer on price and thought I would send a shout out to this forum on your opinions about this make and model?

I love the layout and the e-450 with only 33k and generator only has 117 hrs.

Question, it appears to have a mounting point on the rear for a backup camera. Do you think it is pre-wired for it?

Any known issues with this model I should check for?

Need quick opinions as I think the deal might go down tomorrow.

Thanks in advance.

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  • If you haven't already, download the 2006 sales brouchure so you can see what was originally included (like the rear camera). You'll have to dig around the Winn website but it should be there along with diagrams of wiring, plumbing etc. specific to your model.

    We have a 2006 Winn Aspect with similar milage and we're very happy with ours.

    Some things to check:
    Tire age, could be 9 years old and look OK but aged out. Also look for unusual tire wear.
    We replaced the orig shocks.
    It will probably be an 05 chassis, no big deal but something to be aware of.
    The long, two bulb interior light lens were heat distorted and fell out when touched. Cheap but this is a Winn item and needs to be bought at a dealer.

    This was our first Winn product and we were impressed with the thoughtful design and execution.

    Good luck!

    Norm
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    I like Winnebago/Itasca units, and the related Chalet series made as rentals. I think quality of materials and attention to detail are above average. The fiberglass roof is a huge advantage. I also value their online documentation and factory support of parts.
    Speaking of documentation, it seems the rearview camera wiring is part of the main body harness. If you go to gowinnebago.com and select "owners" the "manuals and diagrams" there's one on "backup monitor installation" and Note 5 sounds like it's already there.
    You're working with a dealer. Tell them you want it weighed, front and rear on a commercial truck scale. At 27-ft long with a 14' (168") wheelbase, there may be inadequate weight on the front axle. If you don't have at least 1/3 of total truck scale weight on the front, the coach may have a tendency to wander. Download Michelin's RV Tire Pressure Chart. Have them weigh the coach then adjust tire pressure according to the weights. This really should be done with the coach loaded as for a camping trip, but the empty state will give you an idea. Particularly if FRONT tire pressure is higher than the load requires, coach won't track steady. The brochure specifies axle max weights of 4600 Front and 9450 Rear. Be sure Front has enough weight and proper tire pressure. Be sure Rear isn't overloaded. Max "sidewall" pressure of 80PSI Rear may make the ride a little harsh but doesn't compromise tracking.