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Ken and Vicky Levene’s 2001 Winnebago Journey hadn’t been on many journeys when they bought it a few years ago.
The previous owner used it as a stationary shelter and rarely ever actually drove it. Over the years, the sun and the elements baked the exterior, but the interior remained pristine. The mileage remained low and the motor remained top-notch – making it an ideal candidate for an RV wrap investment.
Inspiration for RV Wrap Ideas
The Levenes wanted a revitalized look but didn’t want to spend the money for a brand new Winnebago.
As they began reviewing their options online, they came across the website for the Sioux Falls-based HS Sign Shop, a subsidiary of HenkinSchultz Creative Services. After a discussion with Partner/Graphic Designer Jason Jellis, Ken knew he’d finally found the solution they had been looking for.
”Coming up with a unique design for an RV or any vehicle wrap, a customer is only limited by his or her imagination. We also offer countless materials and textures to choose from, including ink-jet printable vinyls – to achieve their vision.
Jason JellisPartner/Graphic Designer
Check out these before and after shots!
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The HS Sign Shop can create a custom design for any RV wrap — making it look as good as new — at a fraction of what new would cost. After the discussion with the Levenes, Jason and the HS Sign Shop team got to work on developing a custom design. The design they came up with met the exact specifications that Ken and Vicky were looking for, and complemented their existing RV trailer.
The HS Sign Shop team presented the Levenes with several design options mocked up so they could see how the designs would look when they were on their Winnebago. After Ken and Vicky chose the design they loved, the HS Sign Shop installation team got to work.
The Challenges for the RV Wrap
This 36 foot Winnebago provided a few challenges for the installation team. There were unique parts of the RV body to factor in. These included two different awnings and an in-wall slide-out that had to be worked around during the installation process.
As the installation process progressed, it was discovered that the windows needed to be resealed with silicone. This was something the HS Sign Shop crew did that was above and beyond the normal install to make sure this RV motorhome wrap was completely ready for the elements.
“We try to treat every project as if it were our own personal project, and this was no exception,” said Jellis.
Materials Used for the RV Motorhome Wrap
The wrap for this particular RV used a semi-matte finish as opposed to gloss. This created a unique look and worked well to hide imperfections that had accumulated due to weather on the body of the vehicle. The completed wrap took only a few days to finish. When it was done the HS Sign Shop team was excited for Ken and Vicky to get their first look.
What they saw knocked their socks off. It looked like a brand new Winnebago!
”The HS Sign Shop makes the customer feel special and that their project is important and they listen to any ideas and concerns. The quality of work was outstanding!
Ken LeveneRV Owner/HS Sign Shop Customer
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“Ken and Vicky were thrilled with how it turned out, and we were too,” said Jason Jellis. “We strive to exceed customer expectations and when the work is done we take as much pride in it as the owner.”
With comparable brand new RV’s starting out with a suggested retail price of $177,951, the investment for wrapping an older model Winnebago can be a drop in the bucket, often coming around 5% of what new would cost.
Give Your RV a New Look with the HS Sign Shop
If you’d like to make your RV look new, without having to look at a huge price tag, contact the HS Sign Shop for an estimate on a RV wrap. Whether you need a custom design or already have a design ready to go, we’re ready to help your dreams hit the road. We can work with your schedule and get the job done quickly so it doesn’t interfere with your weekend getaways.
Reach out if you’re ready for a free quote! We’ll give you information on the process, the RV wrap cost, and anything else you have questions on. You can also see more ideas of our vehicle wraps if you’re interested in wrapping another type of automobile.
