BROOKFIELD, Wis – Sept. 25, 2023 – REV Recreation Group will once again highlight a number of new models, modern floorplans and innovative coach features across its Fleetwood RV®, Holiday Rambler®, American Coach®, Renegade RV™, Midwest Automotive Designs™, and Lance® brands at the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House from September 25-27, 2023.
“REV Recreation Group has a fantastic line-up for 2024,” said Mike Lanciotti, president of REV Recreation Group. “There is something for every dealer, for each consumer – whether the customer wants to boondock in the desert or wants to travel in luxury from the North to South each winter – we’ve got an RV to fit their needs. We’re looking forward to planning for the year ahead with our dealers and supporting them with the product their customers are demanding.”
Fleetwood Family of Brands
American Coach American Dream® 45P: Designed with full-time RVers in mind, the American Dream 45P offers an incredibly spacious layout and luxurious amenities, including both a full and a half bath – making the space ideal for entertaining, lingering, and living RV life to the fullest. With residential-style premium kitchen amenities, large wardrobes, a wine chiller, cozy fireplace and other high-end features, the American Dream 45P lets luxury RVers live their best life.
Fleetwood RV Fortis 36Y and Holiday Rambler Invicta 36Y: Both the 2024 Fortis 36Y and Invicta 36Y set the new standard when it comes to family-friendly, thanks to the Kid Kave™, a unique feature that creates a fun hideaway at the rear of the coach. The Kid Kave provides children a perfectly cozy nook for hanging out, having slumber parties, and making memories. Featuring a balcony loft with a wardrobe and ample storage underneath, the Kid Kave also comes equipped with a jackknife sofa, additional wardrobe, swing LED TV and dedicated half-bathroom – helping make it a fun-filled retreat for kids of all ages. The living area also features well-appointed galley and family friendly seating. Outside you will find an exterior kitchenette with griddle and refrigerator.
Lance Camper
Lance will be providing dealers with a first-look experience and collecting feedback on an expansion of their travel trailer offering. They are resurrecting a past brand segment used previously in their truck camper line titled “Squire-By Lance”. The new Squire line of trailers will boast the quality construction Lance fans are used to, with features, appointments, and a price tag more accessible to a wider range of consumers.
Lance’s Enduro™ Adventure off-road trailer line has expanded to include an inside kitchen model for those who don’t like to cook outside in chillier weather. Both the 1200IK and 1200EK have an off-road independent suspension and can be towed by anything with a 4,500-pound tow capacity. The floorplan is a side kitchen with a front bedroom/dinette. A maneuverable Lagun swivel table can be used as a workstation or lounge area. The dinette converts into a bed.
Lance will also launch Mini Enduro™ at Open House. The trailer has many similar features as the larger floorplans, but in a more compact and lighter package. Features include an adjustable bed that turns into a sofa for an inside seating area and a porta potty. The exterior includes a portable kitchen, a pull-out Truma cooler refrigerator, and shower facilities. Versatile storage is provided by a 52”x54” Morryde roll out storage tray, which is accessible from the interior or exterior of the trailer.
Two flagship Lance-branded travel trailers will debut at Elkhart, including the 25-foot Lance 2565, the largest traditional travel trailer the company has built, centered around massive La-Z-Boy-style chairs. Additionally, a new 22-foot floorplan, Lance 2255, will be intriguing to those who highly value a spacious bathroom experience, as it features a wall-to-wall rear bath.
The 58-year-old truck camper manufacturer is also offering a first look at a new truck camper, the model 805. A lightweight full-size non-slide camper with an east-to-west bed targets the ½-ton truck market. This lightweight option will be an excellent solution for those wanting to go off-road, overland, tow, and achieve versatile travel on their ½-ton truck. Not at the show, but soon to follow, the 805 will have a smaller version of this floorplan released for mid-size trucks such as the Tacoma, Ranger, Frontier, etc.
Midwest Automotive Designs
Midwest Automotive Designs’ Passage®, built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, features an upgraded kitchen galley with a stainless steel, deep-bowl sink, dual-burner induction cooktop, and drawers with dovetail construction and soft close. The quiet and efficient air conditioner is a15,000 BTU unit, able to blow air 25 degrees cooler than outside. The heating system provides hot water and heats the motorhome. The continuous hot water system means there is no limit on how much water can be heated. When the Passage is on the road, it uses the vehicle’s coolant system to pull heat for the cabin. In addition, the Passage has versatile lighting and a new Alpine sound system.
Renegade RV
The 2024 Renegade XL™ Super C motorhomes come in four models – the 43DB, 45DBM and 45QS sleep four with east-to-west king beds. The 45QS is a couple’s coach with an expanded cedar wardrobe, full vanity, and stacked washer-dryer. The 45BBC family bunk house sleeps seven and has two full baths and a larger kitchen. All floorplans include four slides. The Samsung Bespoke Family Hub Plus smart fridge features a 21-inch HD touchscreen, to watch TV, stream, and see what’s in the fridge remotely. The XL’s structure combines adjoining compartments underneath to create a double-wide passthrough, providing longitudinal storage for longer items such as tables, skis and fishing poles. The GVWR sits at 58,000 pounds and the XL models have a 30,000-pound hitch capacity.
For more information on 2024 models, visit American Coach, Fleetwood RV, Holiday Rambler, Renegade RV, Midwest Automotive Designs, and Lance Camper or stop by the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House at Elkhart East Corporate Park on Executive Drive, Elkhart, Indiana.
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About REV Recreation Group
REV Recreation Group includes subsidiaries of REV Group, Inc. that manufacture a diverse range of recreational vehicles as well as molded fiberglass and lamination. In addition to a genuine parts online warehouse, the segment operates two state-of-the-art service and repair centers. From Lancaster, California to Bristol, Indiana, REV Recreation Group companies span the United States and produce Class B custom sprinter vans, high-end Class C/Super C motorhomes, luxury Class A motor coaches, travel trailers and truck campers. With one of the industry’s best and longest-standing distribution networks, the segment boasts some of the industry’s most recognized and iconic brand names such as American Coach® and Fleetwood RV®.
About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG
Press Contact:
Julie Nuernberg | Sr. Dr. Marketing & Communications
BROOKFIELD, Wis – September 25, 2023 – REV Recreation Group announces strong show results at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania. From September 13 – 17, 2023, customers were able to order and purchase new units from brands including Fleetwood RV®, Holiday Rambler®, American Coach®, Renegade RV™, Midwest Automotive Designs™, and Lance®.
“We had an excellent show at Hershey. The teams reported positive consumer feedback for our new floorplans and innovation across the brands,” said Mike Lanciotti, president, REV Recreation Group. “Hershey is a great lead into Open House in Elkhart. We’re looking forward to sitting down with our dealers and discuss how to keep the momentum strong.”
Renegade RV
The pioneer brand in Super Cs increased its sales by more than 70% from last year’s show. Most popular models included the Vienna®, Valencia®, Verona®, and Explorer®. Buyers were split 50/50 between first-time Renegade customers and current Renegade owners looking to trade up. Attendees reacted well to improved safety features such as the lane departure and collision mitigation on the Freightliner® chassis.
Lance Camper
Overall, interest in truck campers was strong, as was interest in Lance’s trailer line. The new off-road Enduro™ trailer was displayed for the first time at a traditional RV show in the East and received a lot of interest. Positive consumer feedback indicated the number of people planning on purchasing in the future has returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Fleetwood RV, Holiday Rambler, and American Coach
Fleetwood’s Class A Gas models performed very well, including the Bounder® as well as the Fortis® 36Y featuring the exclusive Kid Kave™ which received a lot of attention. Overall, Fleetwood had higher sales than last year, from a mix of first-time buyers and RV owners trading up.
Midwest Automotive Designs
Class B luxury sprinter van manufacturer Midwest Automotive Designs, had its second best-ever Hershey show, selling 15 models in total during the show.
For more information on 2024 models, visit American Coach, Fleetwood RV, Holiday Rambler, Renegade RV, Midwest Automotive Designs, and Lance Camper.
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About REV Recreation Group
REV Recreation Group includes subsidiaries of REV Group, Inc. that manufacture a diverse range of recreational vehicles as well as molded fiberglass and lamination. In addition to a genuine parts online warehouse, the segment operates two state-of-the-art service and repair centers. From Lancaster, California to Bristol, Indiana, REV Recreation Group companies span the United States and produce Class B custom sprinter vans, high-end Class C/Super C motorhomes, luxury Class A motor coaches, travel trailers and truck campers. With one of the industry’s best and longest-standing distribution networks, the segment boasts some of the industry’s most recognized and iconic brand names such as American Coach® and Fleetwood RV®.
About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG
Press Contact:
Julie Nuernberg | Sr. Dr. Marketing & Communications
In spite of unseasonable cool and sometimes wet weather, the return of the Dealer Open House in Elkhart, IN, last week brought with it strong dealer demand and enthusiasm for new and updated 2023 Class A, Class B, Super C and towable units from REV Group’s American Coach®, Fleetwood RV®, Holiday Rambler®, Renegade RV™, Midwest Automotive Designs™, and Lance® brands.
REV Recreation Group brands combined to showcase more than 60 models at Open House, building on dealer and customer enthusiasm generated at the recent America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, PA.
“It was great for our entire team to be back in Elkhart and to welcome our amazing dealers to the REV Recreation Group display,” said Mike Lanciotti, President of REV Recreation Segment. “REV Recreation Group is built on a fantastic line-up of iconic brands, and to showcase those brands as a family to our dealer partners is important. We saw incredible dealer response and excitement across all our brands and products, and especially for the new models including the Lance Enduro™ and the Fleetwood Frontier® GTX. A successful week at Open House provides us outstanding momentum heading into 2023.”
New products on display at the Open House included the brand-new Fleetwood RV Frontier GTX Class A Diesel luxury motorhome that features an industry-first dedicated office via its 37RT floorplan. The 37RT’s optional The Corner Office™ has been designed to deliver the space, technology, convenience, and privacy needed by those working or learning from the road, all while strategically located at the rear of the coach so it’s away from daily life activities. The space is cleverly arranged and includes an L-shaped desk with a built-in monitor and multiple nearby outlets, while a large window tops the desk to bring in natural light and deliver a view of the outdoors.
The Frontier® GTX 39TA floor plan offers its own set of well-thought-out features, starting with both slide-outs being located on the driver’s side, meaning the passenger side of the coach is completely free for outside patio entertaining under the RV’s large awning and its luggage bays are easily accessible.
In addition, the 39TA offers the much-sought-after 1-½ bath configuration. The full bath is located mid-ship – providing family members and guests easy access – with a half-bath situated in the rear of the coach off the master bedroom. The master suite also features a “north/south” queen bed positioned in the center of the room, allowing ample space to walk around on both sides.
Additional lass A Gas products on display at the Dealer Open House included the Fleetwood RV Flex® and Flair® 33B6, as well as the brand-new Holiday Rambler Eclipse®, which features a striking, distinctive exterior design and three distinct floorplans.
“It’s hard to describe how much we missed being able to showcase our full line of Class A motorhomes to our dealers and suppliers,” said Don Gephart, Marketing Manager for Fleetwood RV. “The new Frontier GTX is a product our dealers and customers have been asking for since the launch of the Frontier – and we are confident we delivered an innovative product that RVers are going to love. The 37RT floorplan in particular with its optional office will fit all types – whether they’re homeschoolers, day traders or remote workers. It’s a product unlike anything else on the market, and it was great to showcase it to dealers in Elkhart.”
Renegade RV showcased its 2023 Valencia® Super C Diesel, available in four floorplans and offering a number of high-end interior features, including solid-surface countertops, glass tile backsplash, full-length wardrobe and optional theater seating.
Lance Camper made a splash with the debut of its Enduro™ overland concept unit. Designed for off-grid camping and the active outdoors person, the Enduro features a beautiful, modern and functional interior with a wet bath and u-shaped dinette with kids bunks, as well as a state-of-the-art exterior kitchen and available bike and firewood racks. The Enduro also features solar battery technology and onboard freshwater supply and filtering to enable owners to enjoy true soft-road adventuring.
“Dealer reception of the all-new Lance Enduro adventure trailer could not have been better!” states Bob Rogers, Director of Marketing for Lance Camper. “We also asked for and received some great suggestions for fine-tuning the option packages and confirmation that we have got it right, with nearly 100% of our dealers in attendance simply asking when they can get it.”
Midwest Automotive Design and American Coach showcased an updated version of its lithium Freedom package, which offers a significantly increased amount of power of up to 1080 amp hours. This new system includes a Nations-brand engine driver secondary alternator that can completely charge the system in approximately three hours and allow for up to 14 hours of dry camping between charges depending on conditions.
Another Midwest Automotive Design highlight was an updated version of its American Coach Patriot® business class limo, which keeps productivity in high gear on the road thanks to accessories and amenities like sumptuous leather reclining chairs, exquisite wood tables, access to Wi-Fi, iPad controls, premium sound system and TV monitor.
For more information on 2023 models, visit the American Coach, Fleetwood RV, Holiday Rambler, Renegade RV, Midwest Automotive Designs, and Lance Camper websites.
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About REV Recreation Group
REV Recreation Group includes subsidiaries of REV Group, Inc. that manufacture a diverse range of recreational vehicles as well as molded fiberglass and lamination. In addition to a genuine parts online warehouse, the segment operates two state-of-the-art service and repair centers. From Lancaster, California to Bristol, Indiana, REV Recreation Group companies span the United States and produce Class B custom sprinter vans, high-end Class C/Super C motorhomes, luxury Class A motor coaches, travel trailers and truck campers. With one of the industry’s best and longest-standing distribution networks, the segment boasts some of the industry’s most recognized and iconic brand names such as American Coach® and Fleetwood RV®.
About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG
REV Group, Inc., announces the promotion of Brian Stout to Vice President and General Manager of Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC. Stout has worked in various operational roles at Midwest Automotive Designs for the past ten years, serving as the Director of Operations for the last three years. He will report to Mike Lanciotti, President, REV Recreation Segment.
Based in Elkhart, Indiana, Midwest Automotive Designs introduced the Sprinter luxury van in 2001 and is now one of the most respected names in Sprinter Van custom conversions, known for quality, performance, and safety engineering.
Since joining Midwest Automotive Designs in 2012, Stout has overseen four plant relocations while ensuring minimum downtime and a quick production ramp up in the new facilities. As Director of Operations, Stout has helped to increase production from five vans per week to highs of 40 vans per week. Prior to joining Midwest, Stout was Operations Manager at Agile Vehicles where he developed custom marketing vehicles for global brands including Red Bull.
“Brian has been integral to Midwest’s growth, helping to increase production levels and identifying opportunities for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness,” said Mike Lanciotti, President, REV Recreation Segment. “His tremendous impact on the success of the business made him the ideal candidate to assume the leadership role, and we look forward to what he achieves as the VP/GM of Midwest Automotive Designs.”
Stout holds an Associate Degree in Business Management from Southwestern Michigan College and is a Six Sigma Green Belt.
Stout’s promotion takes immediate effect.
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About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG
