RV Manufacturers

Our 2008-2009 RV Comparison Guide features over 55 different RV manufacturers. Each article provides important information with helpful facts about each company.

Overall the RV industry has been open to speaking with me and my research team. As expected, a few companies declined to speak with us but most welcomed the chance to get their information out. Please remember that we have not researched every manufacturer and it is our hope to include more manufacturers in future publications. Each article is broken down into six separate parts:

• Company background and history
• U.S. regions company is strongest in
• Principle target customer
• List of best-selling models
• Average MSRP of best selling models
• Comments from editorial staff

2008 – 2009 RV Manufacturers Featured in Book

Company Background and History: Our goal was to give you a brief description or, “Snap Shot” of each company based on interviews and research. This is in no way intended to be an in-depth analysis but simply to put forth some basic facts about each company. This gives you some insight into how the company got its start and the main focus or direction the company is heading.

U.S. Regions the Company is Strongest In: Knowing where a particular company is located and the areas the company is strongest in regarding sales volume does have its advantages. For example, Tiffin Motorhomes is very popular in the SE and SW but most living in the NW have never heard of Tiffin. Another example is Northwood Manufacturing, which produces the Arctic Fox and Nash product. While the company is popular in the NW and Canada, very few have heard of Arctic Fox in the SW. Knowing this information upfront will help you save time and streamline your selection process.

Principle Target Customer: This is an important piece of information. Whether you’re an upper-end, mid-range or an entry-level buyer, this guide will help you focus on companies that meet your expectations and comfort level. By listing the types of customers that RV manufacturers are marketing to, you will be able to concentrate on products that are within your budget. Chapter 1, “What Type of Buyer Are You?” goes into more detail about this topic.

List of Popular Model(s): With each RV manufacturer we try to list the company’s most, popular model(s) based on sales volume in each classification. While a manufacturer may list a certain model as their most popular that does not mean it is the only model available.

Average MSRP of Popular or Best Selling Models: In each article we try to list the average MSRP of popular model(s) based on interviews and research. Please be aware that within a model or series there are usually many different sizes, floorplans and options to consider with a wide range of pricing. (Please don’t assume when we list an average MSRP for a popular model that it is the only model being offered by that manufacturer.)

Editorial Staffs Comments: During our time researching the RV industry we have learned a great deal about each RV manufacturer featured in this guide. Sometimes, we say what we like and don’t like about a particular company. Many of our comments will reveal what previous owners have said about a particular company or product. Other times we will offer some suggestions or constructive criticism. Our comments are opinions and only serve to add additional insight. In the end - each buyer must make his or her own buying decision based on research and due diligence.

Questions like the ones below are covered in our RV Comparison Guides:

	Which manufacturers are rated best?
	What are the top selling brands in each category?
	Should I buy a new or used RV?
	How do I determine the overall quality of construction?
	What is the depreciation factor when buying new?
	How do I know if I am getting a good deal?
	Should I trade in my old RV or sell it?
	How do I select the right RV dealer for me?

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