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The company was founded by Forest City, Iowa businessman John K. Hanson in February 1958. At the time, the town, located in Winnebago County, Iowa, was undergoing an economic downturn, so Hanson and a group of community leaders convinced a California firm, Modernistic Industries, to open a travel trailer factory in a bid to revive the local economy.
While Winnebago was the market leader, other companies were also growing. In 1969 a total of 23,100 motorhomes were sold. [ 12 ] While the gas crunch of the 1970s drove many manufacturers out of business—including Frank Motorhomes (then known as Travco) [ 13 ] —today, the motorhome market continues to be strong.
Since June 4, 2018, the company has been owned by Winnebago Industries, an American manufacturer of recreational vehicles. [1] Chris-Craft Corporation is at least the fourth iteration of the boat building company. The original company, Chris-Craft Boats, was founded in the late 19th century by Christopher Columbus Smith (1861–1939) in Michigan.
Tata Winger used as an ambulance (Bangladesh) The Winger is offered in six variants and two seating configurations: long or short wheelbase, high and low roof versions and also specialised ambulance and school bus versions, as well as the plain panel van.
Winnebago ended its chassis-supply agreement with Renault following the 1992 model year, with the company retiring the LeSharo/Phasar model lines. [3] Consequently, Renault ceased importation of the Trafic van chassis, ending its presence in North America (the next French vehicle imported in the United States was the 2005 Bugatti Veyron).
Frames were used by Winnebago, Champion, Apollo MotorHomes and several other RV manufacturers. The line was offered in four ratings, M-300, M-375 (also known as M-400 between 1969–1973), [1] M-500, and M-600 depending on the application. The M600 was offered with the Rockwell F-130-NX rear axle, with a 4.88:1 gear ratio.
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Lloyd Jay Bontrager 1967 Jayco collapsible trailer 2004 model Jayco RV is a subsidiary of Jayco Family of Companies and an American manufacturer of recreational vehicles . The company manufactures Conventional Travel Trailers , Toy Haulers, Fifth-Wheel Travel, Trailers and Motorhomes (Class A, B, and C).