We left Paw Paw Michigan on September 26 after staying overnight at Crystal Flash.  CF manager Kevin Stoddard filled our propane tanks and we were off.  We left at 7:15 AM facing an overcast sky and rain but our spirits were high.  Our destination that day was Forest City Iowa to tour the Winnebago factory.  We had been there about 15 years before but we wanted to see if there had been any production changes.  The rain lifted and the sun came out about two hours into the drive. What a glorious day!!!  We arrived at the factory in Forest City Iowa without incident and set up for the night.

The following day the factory tour started out with a 20 minute video explaining the history of Winnebago and viewing the various construction processes. we then loaded on a bus to see the action up close and personal.  Unlike most other RV factory tours Winnebago does not allow you to get close to or see all of their construction processes.  I was disappointed in their roof and wall design for they still use luan plywood as a backer for the exterior walls and roof.  After the tour we packed up about noon and headed for Blue Mounds State park in Minnesota.