As a longstanding leader in the luxury RV business, REV Recreation Group continues to set the bar for advancements in new 2022 models from its brands Fleetwood RV®, Holiday Rambler®, American Coach®, Renegade RV™, Midwest Automotive Designs™ and Lance®. From industry-first furnishings to lithium battery technology, the company is committed to providing its customers with leading innovation and design.
“Our focus is to lead the recreation industry in providing cutting-edge technology and features in our product which meet the diverse needs of our customers,” said Mike Lanciotti, President, REV Recreation Group.
Fleetwood RV®
Since the kitchen is the heart of the home, Fleetwood RV recently debuted two significant advances – a patent-pending convertible dinette table and one of the first stationary islands in a Class A. The new amenities are consistent with the Fleetwood brand, which is known for its family-focused enhancements paired with accessible indulgence.
“Everyone gathers in the kitchen, so we designed elements that accommodate how people live today,” says Doug Miller, Product Manager for REV Recreation Group, Inc.’s Class A motorhomes. “The island lends itself to preparing a meal together and entertaining family and friends and our Adap-table™ Dinette provides seating for four.”
The exclusive Adap-table Dinette is a multi-purpose station. When positioned along the wall, it serves as a convenient workstation or breakfast bar for two. By swinging the table out vertically, it easily hosts four adults.
The Adap-table Dinette is available in the brand-new Frontier® 36SS from Fleetwood RV while the Discovery® LXE 36HQ and Discovery 36Q feature both the island and Adap-table Dinette.
The bunk room is another area of the coach where Fleetwood RV has applied practical innovation with owner comfort in mind. Select models now feature a top bunk that can be flipped up to create additional wardrobe space. A bar, secured by magnets, slides in to create 65-70 inches of hanging space.
American Coach®
American Coach, an award-winning, ultra-luxury brand of recreational vehicles, took a fresh look at the living area and its popular theater seating.
While owners appreciate the comfort of the oversized loungers, they take up valuable floor and walkway space when the coach is in transit or in use. To address that, the American Coach design team worked with its furniture supplier to create Zero Proximity seating. The new seating provides the expected level of comfort yet reduces the amount of space required for full extension.
“On a yearly basis, we review and examine all of the individual areas of our coaches and focus on making continual improvements and advancements that elevate our owner experience,” says Miller.
Renegade RV™
Recognized as a luxury pioneer in Diesel Super C motorhomes, Renegade RV continues to push innovation forward.
The brand is offering owners more options to remove the generator and use an enhanced lithium power pack. With its Vienna model, Renegade has a 300-watt solar panel upgrade supplemented by 12V AC.
“Owners appreciate the fact they can go off the grid and be self-reliant and self-sustaining with the battery pack and solar power,” says Victor Quezada, Product Development Manager for Renegade RV. “There are other ancillary benefits as well. By removing the generator, we’ve reduced weight on the chassis and have also freed up valuable basement storage space.”
In addition, on the interior of its luxurious IKON, Renegade has unveiled an exclusive, high-end, full-integration Garmin Multi-Plex System. With a sleek, 15-inch high-resolution touch screen, owners can control virtually every element – slide outs, interior lighting, sound, window coverings, generator, inverter, DC power, and NVR security camera system. Touch panels are located throughout the RV for easy access and ultimate control.
Midwest Automotive Designs™
Midwest Automotive Designs, which is known for building and converting custom Sprinter vans, is also focusing on lithium battery advancements.
“We’re removing propane from the coach and instead using battery power, which makes owners feel safer and more comfortable,” says Jake Stephenson, Director of Sales/Marketing, with Midwest Automotive Designs.
With its Eco-Freedom Package, owners have 600-amp service from a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery power system that ensures the coach can run for up to three days without taping into generator power. Eliminating the generator delivers a quieter RV experience while providing a safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly source of AC/DC power.
Lance® Camper
Lance Camper is a premier manufacturer of high-quality, ultra-lightweight composite-built truck campers and travel trailers. Its continual pursuit of innovative manufacturing is its hallmark.
Lance was one of the first manufacturers to make rooftop solar panels available as an OEM option, recognizing the benefits of solar power. With multiple panels now available and input ports for portable systems, optional power inverters, and lithium battery packages, Lance continues to lead the way in “off the grid” generator-free power solutions.
Throughout the entire industry, Lance was also one of the first RV companies to incorporate CNC machines. The automated CNC process ensures the consistent cutting of materials and delivers accuracy of parts for each Lance Camper. Lance’s state-of-the-art production facility includes advanced lamination elements. Year-round, the company’s facility is temperature and humidity-controlled for a superior wall and floor manufacturing process.
For more information, visit Fleetwood RV, American Coach, 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
REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc. manufacturers of fire apparatus and related aftermarket parts and services consisting of E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, and Spartan Emergency Response®, announces Darin Moore has joined Ferrara as VP/GM and Bert McCutcheon has been appointed to a new role supporting REV Fire Group, VP of Product Management.
Moore joins Ferrara with more than 17 years of experience in manufacturing, including operations leadership roles within Pierce Manufacturing, Kewaunee Fabrications, Wheeled Coach Industries and Lennox International. Moore has MS in Management from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay and BS in Operational Leadership/Management from Maryville University.
“I’m thrilled for Darin to join our leadership team at REV Fire Group. Darin has extensive experience in the operations industry, excelling in lean six sigma and people first cultural strategies. This supports our continued expansion in Holden, increase in production on orders and focus on operational excellence,” stated Kent Tyler, President, REV Fire Group. Moore will report directly to Tyler and will be based at the Ferrara and KME manufacturing facility in Holden, Louisiana.
“Bert’s expertise will continue to deliver the highest standards of insight, service, and results as we continue platforming across all the REV Fire Group brands. This new role elevates our strategic portfolio plan and will drive the vision of REV Fire Group products to support company initiatives. I look forward to Bert’s success in this new role,” said Tyler.
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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
Wheeled Coach, a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a premier manufacturer of ambulances for municipal and commercial emergency departments, announces the appointment of Banner Fire Equipment, Inc. as the brand’s exclusive dealer in Oklahoma. Banner Fire Equipment is now authorized to sell, service and provide warranty coverage for the complete line of Wheeled Coach Type I, II, III and Medium-Duty ambulances for the state.
Banner Fire Equipment, Inc has decades of experience serving fire and rescue organizations in Illinois and Missouri. Now, with their recent acquisition of Chief Fire and Safety, the former Wheeled Coach dealer for Oklahoma, Banner will be able to serve Oklahoma from their Chickasha branch. The Chickasha facility can meet all preventative maintenance, body work and repair needs, with additional back up capabilities at their Roxana, Illinois location. Banner is actively growing their sales team to expand their reach and provide excellent service to Wheeled Coach customers.
“We are absolutely delighted that the acquisition of Chief Fire and Safety has allowed us to enter the ambulance market. Even more exciting is that we get to represent an exceptional brand like Wheeled Coach. This partnership means that customers can expect the high-quality ambulances from Wheeled Coach, paired with the sales support and service after the sale that they come to expect from Banner,” said Mike Benker Jr, Dealer Principal, Banner Fire Equipment, Inc.
“Banner Fire Equipment, Inc brings experience, capabilities and professionalism to our Wheeled Coach customers in Oklahoma,” said George Petropoulos, Vice President of Sales, REV Ambulance Group. “We are thrilled to have them join the Wheeled Coach dealer network.”
For more information, visit https://www.wheeledcoach.com and https://www.bannerfire.com/
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About REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Wheeled Coach® is a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. and is a premier manufacturer of Type I, Type II, Type III and Medium-Duty ambulances for municipal and commercial emergency departments. Built to perform under the most demanding conditions, Wheeled Coach ambulances deliver mission-critical durability. Wheeled Coach leads the industry with more firsts than any other ambulance manufacturer, including being the first to conduct IHS Side Impact Criteria Crash and Roll-Over Testing. It manufactures a full line of ambulances at its production facility in Winter Park, Florida. Since 1975, Wheeled Coach has been Trusted by the Toughest™.
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
Spartan Emergency Response, a subsidiary of REV Group®, and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus is pleased to announce Philadelphia Fire Department has taken delivery of a new Spartan Emergency Response Custom Pumper, as well as a new Ladder Tower™ 100’ Tractor Drawn Aerial (TDA).
Sold by Spartan’s authorized dealer, Campbell Supply, these vehicles are part of a multi-unit order that includes eight Spartan Emergency Response Custom Pumpers, five Tractor-Drawn Aerials (TDAs) and three Spartan Custom Foam Pumpers. All three vehicle configurations were built on the Spartan Metro Star® cab/chassis.
Ladder Tower’s 100′ TDA’s are designed for busy departments like Philadelphia, which call for a compact, highly maneuverable design, abundant equipment, and ladder storage, a short 14’ outrigger spread and excellent visibility for the tiller driver’s position. For increased safety, all interior grab handles and rails were painted safety yellow and the ladders have an enhanced light package on the rear for highway operations.
Key features of the Ladder Tower 100’ TDA include:
10’11” overall travel height
Overall length of 55” 6”
Short wheelbase trailer for tight urban streets
A 500 lb. dry/ 250 lb. wet ladder tip load
Two (2) H-style outriggers with a narrow 14’ spread
266 feet of ground ladder storage
Cummins® X12 500 HP engine
Generous compartment space
10 KW Harrison generator
Enhanced rear light package for added safety
Philadelphia’s eight Spartan Emergency Response Custom Pumpers are configured with a short 28’ overall length and narrow 96” wide body for advanced stability and maneuverability. All apparatus on the order are equipped with the Spartan Advanced Protection System® (APS), the industry’s leading comprehensive safety enhancement package, as well as the only safety system featuring side-impact protection.
“We decided to make some changes including reducing two feet from the overall length of the pumpers, relocating the booster reel, lowering the height of the body for added stability, and reintroducing the front intake,” said Lt. Christopher Wynne of Philadelphia Fire Department.
Key features of these pumpers include:
Spartan Metro Star cab with 10” raised roof
Cummins L9 450-hp engine
Advanced Climate Control System
Wheelbase 171”
Waterous CMU 1500-gpm pump
500 gallon water tank
Right side ground ladder rack
Low hose bed body configuration (64” from the ground)
Custom wheel well storage
The Spartan Custom Foam Pumpers are equipped with 400 gallons of class B foam and will serve the city’s chemical plants, rail system and port that experiences large influxes of oil and chemicals. Key features of the custom foam pumpers include:
Spartan Metro Star cab with 10” raised roof
Cummins L9 450-hp engine
500 gallon water tank
FRC Acumax Foam System Direct Injection
Waterous CMU 1500-gpm pump
Low hose bed
Short overall length of 29’ 11”
Crossslays
Front bumper intake
“We are honored to have the continued trust and confidence of the Philadelphia Fire Department in Spartan fire apparatus,” said Chris Wade, Director of Sales, Spartan Emergency Response. “The tiller line certainly has a long history of maneuverability and service in the city’s challenging streets. We look forward to many years of our apparatus supporting the Philadelphia’s firefighters as they serve their citizens.”
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About Spartan Emergency Response
Spartan Emergency Response®, comprised of REV Group subsidiaries Spartan Fire, LLC, Smeal SFA, LLC, Smeal LTC, LLC and Smeal Holding, LLC, is a North American leader in the emergency response market and offers brands including Spartan Authorized Parts, Spartan Factory Service Centers, Spartan Fire Chassis®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™. Spartan Emergency Response vehicles are well known for safety, quality, durability, aftermarket product support, and first-to-market innovation. The company operates facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
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
