Tucked away behind museum doors for the past decade is a fascinating piece of early RV history: a 1967 Winnebago 17-foot Model P-350 that tells a lesser-known chapter of the brand’s beginnings.
Built on a Ford chassis with single rear wheels, this compact motorhome is believed to be part of Winnebago’s very first generation of production coaches. According to a longtime Winnebago dealer, only a small number of these early units were constructed this way. Not long after, Winnebago determined the single rear wheel Ford chassis could be improved upon, leading the company to switch to a Dodge chassis with dual rear wheels—a configuration that became the standard moving forward.
Because of that early design decision, this particular coach is smaller and older than the Winnebago currently on display at the RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum, making it an especially interesting example for enthusiasts who enjoy the “before they got it just right” phase of RV history. It reflects a moment when manufacturers were still experimenting, refining ideas, and learning what worked best on the open road.
For the last ten years, this Winnebago has been on display at the Gulley Museum Collection, where it has been preserved as a historical artifact rather than used as a road-going RV. It was running when it was parked, but it has not been driven in a decade. Due to space limitations, it is now in storage, quietly waiting for its next chapter.
Whether viewed as a restoration project, a collector piece, or a rolling slice of RV history, this early Winnebago represents a rare opportunity to own something from the very beginning of a legendary brand.
For those interested, this RV is currently being offered for sale as-is, where-is.
