The owner of this D-18, or actually it’s a custom C-18 now, said yeah, that Dodge 318 V8 isn’t going to work as you’ll see in a minute. If a customer wanted the shortest model, they were stuck with a Dodge engine. The company made a longer version of the Brave, a D-20 or C-20, depending on if it had a Dodge or Chevrolet drivetrain, and a D-20RD or C-20RD if a person wanted a rear dinette. Basically, it’s a box on wheels with no recognizable van cab and chassis with a big camper parked permanently on the back of it. I think of a Mini-Winnie as a Class-C van-cab type of motorhome, whereas this is a Class-A motorhome. The bones of this RV rig are basically a very cool and very small, relatively, Winnebago Brave D-18, sometimes referred to as a Mini-Winnie in literature. The seller has this very cool, modified motorhome listed here on eBay in beautiful Carlsbad, California and the current bid price is a mind-numbing $25,100, and the reserve isn’t met! This 1972 Winnebago Brave looks normal from the outside but there’s something lurking within this one.
Share your classic RV restorations, or tell us your favourite story about a cool vintage unit you've encountered by filling out our Classic Vintage RV form.Hold onto your hats with this one, your combination Winnebago/Chevy hats, that is. The company has become one of notable leaders in the industry. All products are backed by a financially strong and well-respected company that continues in its role as the industry leader.”ĭespite the economic ups and downs over the last 46 years, since this little Brave hit the road, Winnebago has proven itself to be a survivor in the often challenging recreational motorhome market. Maybe anticipating the economic downtown and looming energy crisis of the mid-1970’s, Winnebago wrapped its 1973 brochure for the Brave model with this note, “Winnebago Is a publicly owned company and in 1970 began trading its stock on the New York Stock Exchange, Pacific and Midwest Stock Exchanges.
The copy also states, “This year go 'The Winnebago Route'…in a ’73 Brave!” If you’re two for the road or the small family looking for a first buy, the sprightly Brave will take you into the heart of the great outdoors without leaving those home-like comforts behind…you can choose from three Brave models.” (The Brave D-18 D-20 and D-20T) It’s a ski lodge on wheels, a cottage by the sea, a cabin at the lake. The Brave will take you wherever you want to go…do whatever you ask.
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It continues, “It’s a fun machine for driver and passengers alike.
Always a favourite with recreational vehicle buyers, this economical member of the Winnebago tribe has deservedly earned an enviable reputation as a sturdy, compact traveler.” In fact, Winnebago’s brochure in 1973 stated, “For the young at heart from 16 to 60, the ’73 Brave is a good buy for your money. Back in the day, the 1973 Winnebago Brave was positioned as an entry level RV model - designed to appeal to young families or retired couples newly attracted to the RV lifestyle. We found this one parked outside the local Canadian Tire repair shop, all licensed and ready for another summer of camping adventures - its 46th season. It would appear that this 1973 Winnebago Brave is doing exactly that. It’s always great to see a vintage motorhome still being used for the owner's vacationing pleasure.
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