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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.
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).
Traveler 24 (Built on Mercedes Sprinter chassis with 3l diesel engine) A Class C motorhome is usually built on a modified truck chassis. These Holiday Rambler vehicles can carry as much as 29 US gallons (110 L) of water and 57 US gallons (220 L) of gasoline. When fully loaded, these vehicles can weigh as much as 14,000 pounds.
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Thor Industries, Inc. is an American manufacturer of recreational vehicles (RVs).The company sells towable and motorized RVs through its subsidiaries brands including Airstream, Heartland RV, Jayco, Livin Lite RV, and others.
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An example of a Class C recreational vehicle, recognisable by the extension of the cabin over the cab Motor home Map symbol used by the US NPS to indicate an RV campground. A recreational vehicle, often abbreviated as RV, is a motor vehicle or trailer that includes living quarters designed for accommodation. [1]