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Thor merged the two bus divisions to create ElDorado National. [11] Thor also continued acquiring RV and travel trailer makers, including Indiana-based Dutchmen in 1991 [12] and Four Winds International (also based in Indiana) in 1992. [13] By 1994, Thor Industries was the second-largest manufacturer of RVs in North America. [14]
Thor Motor Coach. Elkhart, Indiana, United States. X. X. X. Subsidiary of Thor Industries. The number one retail selling motorhome brand in North America, January 1 ...
In Australia, a Class B motorhome is distinct from a campervan, as it is based on a large van that is, in turn, based on a truck. These motorhomes weigh up to 4,500 kg and measure up to 6.4 m (21 feet) in length. Most Australian campervans are based on much smaller vehicles such as the Toyota HiAce. Middle size Class B is now populated by ...
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There are many different motorhome layouts available with each manufacturer offering a range of options. One layout innovation that started in 1999 was the development of a slide out or slide room. As seen on the floor plan of the Thor Motor Coach, a slide out is an area that increases the square footage living space of the motorhome. [2]
Heartland RV was founded in December 2003 by a group of RV industry veterans led by Brian Brady, formerly President and CEO of Damon Corp. [1] The company started production in March 2004 with a 5th wheel under the Landmark brand name which was introduced in December 2004 at the Louisville Show. [2]
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.
Beyond the 2003 model year to the final 2008 Trek model year, the same path is taken in expanding options, layouts, and even the introduction of a slide. The Trek has now morphed into a luxurious motorhome with the only thing remaining from its early inception is the Electro-Majic Bed concept now called "HappiJac" and the Dame murals.