EXHIBIT 23



INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No.
2-40316, No. 2-82109, No. 33-21757, No. 33-59930 and No. 333-31595 of Winnebago
Industries, Inc. on Form S-8 of our reports dated October 21, 1998 appearing in
and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for Winnebago
Industries, Inc. for the year ended August 29, 1998.




/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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Deloitte & Touche LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
November 19, 1998