Diesel Motorhomes, Class A Diesel Motorhome: Itasca Meridian!

Itasca Meridian


Meridian Specifications
36M 38P 40R 42E
Length 37'3" 39'9" 41'3" 43'7"
Exterior Height1 12'10" 12'9" 12'9" 12'9"
Exterior Width2 8'5.5" 8'5.5" 8'5.5" 8'5.5"
Exterior Storage3 (cu. ft.) 183 206 229 196
Awning Length 20' 20' 20' 20'
Interior Height 7' 7' 7' 7'
Interior Width 8'0.5" 8'0.5" 8'0.5" 8'0.5"
Freshwater Tank Capacity4 (gal.) 85 85 85 85
Water Heater Capacity (gal.) 10 10 10 Continuous
Optional Water Heater Capacity Continuous Continuous Continuous N/A
Holding Tank Capacity - Black/Gray4 (gal.) 46/61 46/61 57/89 71/109
LP Capacity5 (gal.) 28 28 28 5.6
Fuel Capacity (gal.) 100 100 100 100
GCWR6 (lbs.) 42,350 53,520 53,520 59,320
GVWR (lbs.) 32,350 38,320 38,320 44,320
GAWR - Front (lbs.) 12,350 14,320 14,320 14,320
GAWR - Rear (lbs.) 20,000 24,000 24,000 30,000
Wheelbase 228" 260" 276" 279"
Seating Capacity 6 4 4 4

Key Features of the Meridian:

Aqua-Hot® - Experience the Comfort of Aqua-Hot® - Enjoy advanced zone heating and hot water on demand from the Aqua-Hot system. A series of tubes coiled around a central boiler distributes heat to small heat exchangers throughout the motorhome. This precision system delivers:

- Even heating from floor to ceiling and throughout the coach
- Zone control to up to five distinct heat zones
- Instant hot water for showers, laundry and dishes
- Fume-free performance

By using engine heat, AC power and Diesel or LP to fuel a central boiler, Aqua-Hot keeps you comfortable anytime, anywhere.


BIG Shower - It’s BIG, Really BIG - The BIG Shower from Winnebago Industries lives up to its name. In fact, it might be an understatement. The BIG Shower dwarfs most traditional RV showers with a wide entrance and plenty of elbow room. Enjoy a refreshing rinse in the BIG Shower and you will never look at RV showers the same way again.


Euro Recliner - Kick Back and Relax - The contoured Euro recliner features a soft Ultraleather™ covering that looks like leather and feels even softer. A built-in footrest kicks out as you recline, providing an elegant and comfortable spot to read a book or watch TV.


Extendable Sectional Dinette - Everything a Dinette Should Be - Only one dinette can make claim as the most comfortable, versatile motorhome dinette: the Extendable sectional dinette. Its unique design expands to seat the whole family for dinner, games or movie night. The removable table is self-standing and can be used as a coffee table when you want to stretch your legs in the expanded dinette.


Glide & Dine® - Slide it, set it, and enjoy. - The innovative Glide & Dine table is the perfect fit for dining, using a computer, crafting, and more. Built on a hidden track, the table top slides along the buffet to accommodate a variety of activities. Slide it to the far end for maximum workspace, or keep it in the middle so diners can sit on both sides. The tabletop also expands seamlessly to allow plenty of elbow room when dining with guests.


Infotainment Center with RV GPS - Infotainment is at your fingertips. - The Infotainment Center with Rand McNally RV GPS has it all: touch screen color monitor with split screen function, Rand McNally RV GPS safe & easy routing, amenities & tools, trips & content, turn-by-turn voice guidance, AM/FM radio with CD/DVD player, handheld remote, SiriusXM™ (subscription not included), compass, outside temperature, iPod®/iPhone® audio integration, Bluetooth™, and so much more.


Maxum Chassis® - Enjoy a Superior Ride and Leave Nothing Behind - The perfect diesel-pusher experience begins with a chassis designed like no other. Winnebago Industries engineers worked closely with Freightliner® — the proven leader in diesel motorhome chassis — to create the Maxum Chassis®: a stronger, better performing chassis with a lower center of gravity for unsurpassed ride and handling. To top it off, the Maxum Chassis offers up to 246 cubic feet of exterior storage so you can load up with everything you need for weeks on the road. The secret is its revolutionary lowered-rail design combined with our exclusive SuperStructure® construction and SmartSpace® philosophy that increases the cross-coach storage height for the most efficient use of space.


MCD Roller Shades - Day or Night - The smooth-operating MCD solar/blackout roller shades set the ideal atmosphere in your coach, day or night. Besides providing ideal light and privacy, MCD solar/blackout roller shades offer upscale looks and performance and are easier to operate and clean than traditional pleated shades.


Nouveau™ by Ideal Rest® - Enjoy a Great Night’s Sleep, Rest Assured - The Ideal Rest Nouveau digital comfort control mattress makes sleeping a readily comfortable and restful experience. You can easily customize the firmness level that best suits your personal sleeping preference with his and her dual controls.

Experience the comfort of home while you’re away:
• Ultra-strength cover assists in moisture evaporation and management—eliminating bacterial growth for a healthier sleep environment.
• Ultra-supportive, self-adjusting sleep technology.
• Three compression flex zones provide high-performance body fit and support alignment for maximum pressure relief and comfort.
• Dual digital hand controls offer 50 scientifically accurate comfort set points.
• Specifically formulated comfort layer for added full-body contouring and progressive head-to-toe support.
• Virtually silent Freedom-Air™ inflator operation.


OnePlace® Systems Center - Control It All at OnePlace - The OnePlace® systems center allows you to monitor and control key systems from one convenient location. No more walking back and forth between the thermostat and generator, it’s all in one spot. The OnePlace panel features a streamlined appearance with a digital panel that is easy to read and operate. Stop the runaround with the OnePlace systems center.


PowerLine® - Another Smart Solution: Our PowerLine Energy Management System - Another smart solution: our PowerLine Energy Management System. When your air conditioner is running, your spouse is using the microwave, and your granddaughter turns on the hair dryer, this will not trigger a system overload. PowerLine temporarily turns off one or more of your vehicle’s “postponable” appliances—and automatically returns power once the load returns to normal.


QuickConnect® - Hassle-Free Hook-Ups - Our QuickConnect® coupling valve ensures quick, clean sewer hookups every time. There’s even a holster in the service compartment for easy storage.


QuickPort® - A Better Way to Manage Hoses and Cords - Say good–bye to wrestling power cords and water hoses through small holes. The QuickPort® service connection hatch makes hookups a snap—and helps keep your service area clean and tidy. It even allows the bay door to close with hookups connected.


Rest Easy® - Rest Easy® Multi-Position Lounge is a Couch, a Lounger and a Comfortable Bed - It looks like a normal couch. Yet closer inspection reveals an electric switch on the left arm that automatically converts it to a cozy lounger with a pull-out ottoman. Press the switch again and the lounger converts to a comfortable, contoured bed. Owners of select models will find the Rest Easy built right into the extendable sectional sofa for an even more relaxing experience. The Rest Easy is part of our continuing effort to build more home comfort into our motorhomes. So no matter what road you’re on, you’ll feel like you never left your favorite chair.


SiriusXM™ - Get Connected to SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio - SiriusXM satellite radio brings you over 140 commercial-free channels, full of live sports coverage, live traffic and weather reports, and the best in news, talk, and entertainment. High-altitude satellites ensure crystal-clear programming wherever your travels take you.


SmartSpace™ - Make the Most of Every Inch - The SmartSpace design philosophy encourages the use of innovative features to make the most efficient use of the available space in each coach. This design philosophy has led to the creation of features such as the BenchMark® full comfort dinette that has hidden storage compartments below the flip-up seats, full-extension drawer slides, and an extendable sectional sofa found in several of our coaches. From the Rest Easy multi-position lounge to the unique pull-out pantries, you’ll find a variety of SmartSpace features across our entire lineup of motorhomes.


Smart Storage™ – a Better Way to Store Your Gear - Smart Storage places bulky systems and tanks in improved configurations, leaving more room for basement storage. Exterior storage is also easy to access with innovative features such as a large trunk with multiple doors and sliding storage trays on select models. Other clever features you might find include a storage well with a drain plug and a compartment cover that converts into a picnic table.


SuperStructure® - Creating Coaches of Lasting Beauty - Unlike some manufacturers, we use steel, not wood, to create a strong, durable cab substructure. We mount our windshields securely in steel with nonhardening sealants, just like an automobile. By using an advanced laser alignment system when mounting the cab to the chassis, we ensure a sturdy, square foundation.


TrueAir® - Set Your Thermostat to Maximum Comfort -Welcome to TrueAir Maximum Comfort A/C, a new evolution in RV air conditioning where comfort, efficiency, and precision control come together to provide you with an exceptional travel experience.

TrueAir has set the standard in RV air conditioning systems for years. Now we’ve raised the bar again with an improved, roof-mounted A/C distribution system: TrueAir Maximum Comfort A/C. It’s a new and better generation of RV air conditioning technology, replacing our TrueAir Residential Central A/C.

Why change? The advent of new diesel emission standards requires chassis components to be placed in the basement space previously used for our TrueAir compressor package and the future availability of that cooling unit package is in question due to new refrigerant


TrueLevel™ - Always Accurate - Mirus™ detector cell technology ensures accurate freshwater and wastewater tank level readings. Mirus detector cells produce a micro-electrical field that detects liquid levels from outside the tank. No more probes to corrode or clog. Just true, accurate readings time after time.


Ultraleather™ by Ultrafabrics® - Your home away from home should feel like home. - Winnebago Industries cab seats, sofas, loungers, and more can be covered in premium, soft Ultraleather™ fabric. Ultraleather gives you the softness, comfort, and luxury that is more durable than leather and incredibly easy to clean. Made with proprietary technology that combines four material layers including PVC-free polycarbonates, it has been tested and proven to surpass competitive fabrics for integrity and durability. Plus, Ultraleather offers superior thermal comfort—creating a comfortable, neutral body temperature regardless of the setting. With Ultraleather, you can stay pleasantly protected from the bumps, spills, and scrapes of life on the road.


Valspar Resistovar Conversion Varnish - Exceptional Finish and Unsurpassed Protection in One. - Valspar Resistovar Conversion Varnish is specifically formulated to provide an exceptional finish that includes enhanced UV protection and superior scratch, chemical, and moisture resistance. Valspar’s Resistovar Conversion Varnish surpasses all KCMA performance standards.


Versa - A Better Approach to Cab Seating - Winnebago’s exclusive Versa seats offer optimal seat base placement with enhanced range of motion, full-comfort adjustable height, and lumbar controls for superior seating comfort while driving. When parked, enjoy easy rotation towards the lounge to transition the seats into an integral part of the livability and functionality of the coach.

The Meridian delivers budget-friendly, upscale,
diesel-pusher performance, comfort and livability.
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Itasca Meridian

There are many imitators, but there is only one Maxum Chassis®. Built exclusively for Winnebago, the lowered-rail design delivers unmatched ride and handling with up to 229 cubic-feet of storage. While a chassis may not wow your friends at the campsite, the new exterior styling and full-body paint schemes sure will. Four Meridian® floorplans appeal to a wide range of tastes, including the spacious U-shaped galley in the new quad-slideout 38P. All models come with Contour™ frameless dual-pane coach windows for an open feel you have to see to believe. There’s never been a better time to travel in diesel-pusher style. Accept nothing less than the performance, storage, and lifestyle afforded by the Meridian.

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Model: 2016 Meridian - Standard Features

Maxum Chassis®

360-hp Cummins ISB XT 6.7L turbo-charged diesel engine (36M)

380-hp Cummins ISL 8.9L turbo-charged diesel engine (38P)

400-hp Cummins ISL 8.9L turbo-charged diesel engine (40R)

450-hp Cummins ISL 8.9L turbo-charged diesel engine (42E)

Allison® 6-speed automatic 3000 MH transmission

Information display center

NeWay® front and rear air suspension

160-amp. alternator

Air brakes w/ABS

Engine exhaust brake

QuickConnect® air connection w/manual shut off

Automatic hydraulic leveling jacks

7-pin trailer wiring

Trailer Hitch6 10,000-lb. drawbar/500-lb. maximum vertical tongue weight (36M)

Trailer Hitch6 15,000-lb. drawbar/1,500-lb. maximum vertical tongue weight (38P, 40R, 42E)

Stylized aluminum wheels

Cab Conveniences

Infotainment Center with Rand McNally RV GPS 10.4" touch screen color monitor w/split screen function, 2nd monitor, Rand McNally RV GPS safe & easy routing, amenities & tools, trips & content, turn-by-turn voice guidance, AM/FM radio w/CD/DVD player, steering wheel and handheld remotes, SiriusXM™ (subscription not included), compass, outside temperature, iPod®/iPhone® audio integration, Bluetooth™, color rearview camera, sideview cameras, and house mode feature (mirrors video and audio of radio screen to any TV in or on the coach)

Cab seats multi-position armrests, adjustable lumbar support, and multi-adjustable recline

3-point seat belts

6-way power driver seat

6-way power passenger seat w/manual footrest

Cruise control

12-volt powerpoints

Powered stepwell cover

Powered MCD solar/blackout roller shades (front windshield)

Defroster fans

MCD solar/blackout roller shades (driver and passenger windows)

Chassis/house battery radio power switch

Power mirrors w/defrost, turn signal indicator, and sideview camera

TRW® tilt/telescopic steering column w/foot actuated pedal

Keyless entry w/remotes

Optional Equipment

+Lounger passenger cab seat w/flip-up workstation

Interior

42" HDTV (mid-coach 36M)

50" HDTV (38P, 42E)

55" HDTV (mid-coach 40R)

Satellite system ready

Digital TV amplified antenna system

HDMI Matrix central Audio/Video Selection System

MCD solar/blackout roller shades

Soft vinyl ceiling

Accent rope lighting

OnePlace® systems center

Dual-pane, tinted, frameless windows

Powered ventilator fan (galley)

LED ceiling lights

Powered roof vent(s) (bath(s))

Washer/dryer prep

DVD player w/remote

Home theater soundbar system

Electric fireplace (40R, 42E)

Multi-plex wall switches (NA 36M)

Optional Equipment

Stackable washer and dryer

Electric fireplace (36M, 38P)

Winegard Trav'ler® automatic HDTV antenna

42" HDTV (front overhead 36M)

Galley

Corian® countertops, sink covers, and decorative backsplash

Residential stainless steel French door refrigerator w/water dispenser, automatic icemaker, and bottom freezer drawer

Microwave/convection oven w/vented range fan (touch control)

3-burner range top w/storage below

Pot filler faucet (38P, 40R)

Cold water filtration system

Wine rack (38P)

Lazy susan (38P)

Suspended light fixtures (38P)

Pull-out wire basket (38P)

Optional Equipment

3-burner range w/oven (NA 42E)

Bath

Corian countertop w/decorative backsplash

Flexible showerhead

Textured glass shower door

Skylight (NA 38P)

Porcelain toilet w/foot pedal and sprayer (electric flush in rear bath 40R, 42E)

Area rug (40R, 42E)

Bedroom

32" HDTV (NA 38P)

42" HDTV (38P)

Queen bed w/innerspring mattress and storage below (36M)

Powered queen bed w/Ideal Rest® Natural Reserve digital comfort control mattress w/remotes (38P, 40R, 42E)

Bedspread and pillow shams

Headboard

Ceiling fan

Optional Equipment

Powered, sliding king bed w/Ideal Rest Natural Reserve digital comfort control mattress w/remotes (36M)

Queen bed w/Ideal Rest Natural Reserve digital comfort control mattress w/remotes (36M)

Powered king bed w/Ideal Rest Natural Reserve digital comfort control mattress w/remotes (38P, 40R, 42E)

Fireplace (36M, 38P)

Exterior

Powered patio awning w/motion sensor and LED lighting

KeyOne® lock system

Porch light w/interior switch

Powered entrance awning w/LED lighting

Lighted storage compartments

Driver's side docking/service light

Lighted stepwell w/interior switch

Slideout storage compartment tray

Storage containers w/lids (4)

Automatic entrance steps

Auxiliary side lamps

Full-width mudguard

Lower front protective mask

Premier clearcoat automotive finish

Rear mud flaps

Optional Equipment

Entertainment Center w/HDTV (36M)

Entertainment Center w/HDTV, soundbar, and wireless subwoofer (NA 36M)

Portable refrigerator/freezer on roll-out tray

Ladder (backwall)

Heating & Cooling System

TrueAir® Maximum Comfort air conditioner, 13,500 BTU (2 cooling units 36M; 3 cooling units 38P, 40R, 42E)

Air conditioner heat pumps

2-20,000 BTU ducted furnaces (36M, 38P)

1-20,000 BTU ducted furnace and 1-25,000 BTU ducted furnace (40R)

Multi-zone thermostat

Aqua-Hot® (available Oct. 2015) (42E)

Electrical System

Service Center lighted, cable TV input, 50-amp. power cord, QuickPort®, shoreline/generator automatic changeover switch, portable satellite hookup

2,800-watt inverter/charger w/remote panel w/battery disconnect

8,000X-watt Cummins Onan® Quiet Diesel™ Generator (able to operate 3 roof air conditioners) (38P, 40R, 42E)

8,000-watt Cummins Onan Quiet Diesel Generator (36M)

Cummins Onan Energy Command™ automatic generator start system

Auxiliary start circuit

AC/DC electrical distribution system

6 deep-cycle Group 31 Marine/RV AGM batteries

Battery disconnect system (coach and chassis)

PowerLine® Energy Management System

Automatic dual-battery charge control

Exterior antenna jack and AC duplex

Optional Equipment

100-watt solar panel battery charger

Plumbing System

Service Center pressurized city water hookup w/diverter fill, freshwater drain, drainage valves, exterior wash station w/pump switch, black tank holding tank flushing system, 20' sewer hose w/QuickConnect®, QuickPort

On-demand water pump

10-gallon water heater 110-volt/LP gas w/motoraid (NA 42E)

Tankless water heater (42E)

TrueLevel™ holding tank monitoring system

Winterization Package water heater bypass valve, siphon tube, and diverter valve

Full-coach water filtration system

Permanent-mount LP tank w/gauge (NA 42E)

LPG accessory connection (patio area)

Heated holding tank compartment

Optional Equipment

Tankless water heater (NA 42E)

Safety

LP, smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors

10 BC fire extinguisher

Ground fault interrupter

Fog lamps

High-mount brake lamps

Daytime running lamps

Warranty7

12-month/15,000-mile basic limited warranty8

36-month/36,000-mile limited warranty on structure8

10-year limited parts-and-labor warranty on roof skin8


  1. The height of each model is measured to the top of the tallest standard feature and is based on the curb weight of a typically equipped unit. The actual height of your vehicle may vary by several inches depending on chassis or equipment variations. Please contact your dealer for further information.
  2. Floorplans feature a wide-body design - over 96." In making your purchase decision, you should be aware that some states restrict access on some or all state roads to 96" in body width. Before making your purchase decision, you should confirm the road usage laws in the states of interest to you.
  3. The load capacity of your motorhome is designated by weight, not by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading your motorhome.
  4. Capacities are based on measurements prior to tank installation. Slight capacity variations can result due to installation applications.
  5. Capacities shown are tank manufacturer's listed water capacity (W.C.). Actual filled LP capacity is 80% of listing due to overfilling prevention device on tank.
  6. Actual towing capacity is dependent on your particular loading and towing circumstances which includes the GVWR, GAWR, and GCWR, as well as adequate trailer brakes. Please refer to the Operator's Manual of your vehicle for further towing information.
  7. See separate chassis warranty.
  8. See your dealer for complete warranty information.

 


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