Winnebago, a long-time partner of the iconic game show “Wheel of Fortune,” delivered a Winnebago Solis 59P camper van to the grand-prize winners of “Wheel’s Win a Winnebago Giveaway.”
The was part of the show’s “National Parks” theme week, which ran earlier this year. To win, viewers watched “Wheel of Fortune” each night during that week, made note of the Bonus Round solution, and entered it at wheeloffortune.com. Nearly 1 million people entered for the chance to win a Winnebago.
The lucky winners were Eddie and Joyce Hightower of Tumbling Shoals, Ark. The two, married for 55 years, are self-proclaimed RV enthusiasts. Having recently donated their last motorhome to charity, they were elated to take home the brand-new Solis.
“We were so surprised to have won ‘Wheel’s Win a Winnebago Giveaway,’” Joyce Hightower said. “Camping has been a huge part of our lives for many years. In fact, this will be our fourth motorhome. We plan to spend time enjoying the many campgrounds in our local area.”
Winnebago and “Wheel of Fortune’s” partnership goes back more than 20 years. Winnebago provides the “Wheelmobile,” the game show’s promotional vehicle, that travels the country, giving viewers a contestants-like experience in their hometown.
“We were thrilled to continue our partnership with ‘Wheel of Fortune,’” Winnebago Outdoor President Huw Bower said. “It was especially gratifying to sponsor a national park-themed giveaway. Our hope is that by fostering these experiences, we can help deepen people’s connections to national parks and inspire future generations of park stewards.”
“Wheel’s Win a Winnebago Giveaway” is just one example of Winnebago’s efforts this year to foster an appreciation of national parks. The company announced in March it was bolstering its support of the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, focusing on the organization’s service corps program. In addition, Winnebago launched the #SupportYourParks campaign, building on Winnebago’s partnership with NPF.
