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Memmolo's Ultimate Advantage
Winnebago

" The 40 foot diesel-powered coach is the culmination of one of Winnebago industries' most ambitious projects."

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bullet 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage
bullet40 feet with a Freightliner Custom Chassis
bulletIndependent Front end setup, which makes it drive like a dream
bulletIn addition to the custom chassis, upgraded furnace, separate heat pump with dual zone controls for the bedroom
bulletMichelin Tires XRV 255/80R 22.5, load range G
bulletSurround sound, 2 TVs' attached to the satellite system and an outside entertainment system
bulletThe automatic winterizing setup
bulletFiltering water tap on the kitchen sink, and filtered water to the ice maker
bulletKitchen - Corian Counter Tops, Covered 3 burner Range, Microwave & Convection oven and 2 basin Stainless Steel Sink with Corian covers.
bullet10 Gallon Water Heater with the Motoraid system which heats water using engine heat as you drive
bulletThe cockpit has the optional 6 way power seats with multi-disc CD changer with a dash mounted controller.
bulletA slide out storage tray option in the large Right side storage compartment, all outside storage compartments are illuminated
bulletCENTRAL VAC
bulletDISHWASHER stash away those dirty dishes & use less water than having to wash dishes by hand
bulletSplendide WASHER / DRYER Combo with linen closet
bulletClosets are illuminated with CEDAR LINING
bulletThe Genset is the quiet 7.5KW Onan Diesel that slides out for service.
bulletUpgraded Fantastic Vent with thermostat in the kitchen, along with vent in the shower area, as well as power vent in the separate water closet.  All 3 have Max-Aire covers recently installed.

Model . . . Ultimate Advantage 2000
Chassis . . . Freightliner Diesel Pusher with optional independent front suspension
Engine . . . Caterpillar Electronic (CFE), 330-horsepower, 7.2-liter turbocharged/aftercooled; hydraulically actuated, electronically controlled unit injectors (HEUI); 860 foot-pounds torque @ 1,440 rpm; 1,000-watt engine block heater; Jacobs exhaust brake
Transmission . . . Allison MD3060 6-speed electronic World, touch pad gear selector, oil-to-coolant cooler
Axle ratio . . . 4.63:1; track width 72.44 inches
Tires . . . 6 NEW Michelin XRV 255/80R 22.5, load range G
Wheelbase . . . 267 inches
Brakes . . . full air, engine-driven compressor, air dryer with automatic heated moisture ejector
Suspension . . . NeWay front air suspension, electronic air dump feature, actuated through HWH leveling jack touch pad
Alternator . . . 160 amps
Batteries . . . chassis -- (2) Group 31 commercial, 950 cca, maintenance-free; coach -- (3) Group 31 deep-cycle, 130 amp-hours
Steering . . . power-assisted with tilt wheel and telescope wheel
Convertor . . . Heart Interface inverter/charger, DC/AC, 1,500-watt, remote panel, 70-amp convertor
Electrical service . . . 50 amps with detachable power cord, PowerLine energy management system
Auxiliary generator . . . optional diesel-powered 7.5-kw Onan Quiet generator
Exterior length . . . 39 feet 11 inches
Exterior width . . . 8 feet 5 1/2 inches
Interior height . . . 6 feet 8 inches
Exterior height . . . 12 feet 1 inch
Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) . . . 34,410 pounds
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) . . . 29,410 pounds
Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) . . . front -- 10,410 pounds; rear -- 19,000 pounds
Curb weight . . . front axle -- 8,500 pounds; rear axle -- 16,480 pounds; total -- 24,980 (included one passenger, passenger's gear, full fuel tank, and empty fresh water and holding tanks)
Payload . . . 4,430 pounds
Frame construction . . . Steel Ulti-Bay chassis, welded aluminum framework for roof and sidewalls
Insulation . . . roof -- 3-inch-thick expanded polystyrene (EPS); walls -- 1.34-inch EPS; floor -- 3/4-inch EPS (#3 density)
Exclusive "ultri-Bay" Basement Storage
Compartment Tray Slideout
Exterior Ladder
Holding tank capacities . . . 54 gallons gray water; 50 gallons black water
Fuel capacity . . . 125 gallons - the fuel tank is clean from running Soltron
Fuel requirements . . . diesel
Propane capacity . . . 39 gallons
Water heater . . . 10-gallon, motoraid system, electronic ignition, 120-volt AC/LP gas
Furnace . . . 35,000-Btu low-profile, ducted below floor and optional second furnace, 25,000-Btu
Water system . . . water pump, demand, permanent magnet motor with diaphragm water pressure control accumulator tank; water system winterizing valve, manual, with draw tube, 109 gallon fresh water capacity, Everpure water purification system
Air conditioner . . . Central Air / 35,000-Btu, remote cooling unit, ceiling distribution, wall thermostat
Queen Bed
Skylight
Refrigerator . . . freezer with ice maker
30" Micro/Convection Oven / Range Fan
Recessed 3 burner range / Monitor Panel
Appliance Storage Garage
Central Vacuum System
Built In Dishwasher
Washer / Dryer

Single Control Galley Faucet / 2 Pantries
Corian Counter Tops in Kitchen, Vanity and Lavatory
Private Lavatory
Tub / Shower w/etched Glass Door
Toilet . . . porcelain, elongated bowl with foot pedal and sprayer
Power Ventilator - Lavatory
Deluxe Sound System - Mobile Theater
C/D Changer
Rearview Monitor System
Spotlight
Light Filtering Cab Window Shades throughout
6-Way Power Driver Seat / Adjustable Lumbar Support for Driver & Passenger
Exterior Entertainment Center
Exterior Shower
Rear Mud Guard
Air Horns - Chrome
Winterizing Kit - Automatic

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