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Alabama_Jim
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Jun 26, 2015

Riverside Retro

June 25, 2015


Two weeks ago my wife and I had the privilege of touring the assembly line of Riverside RV in Lagrange, Indiana. What we witnessed was outstanding. The light weight Retro RV is assembled by Amish workers who place great pride in giving attention to detail.
The owner of Riverside, Ruth Hershberger greeted us with open arms. Joy Tracey, our contact, introduced us to the staff and handled the details of our visit. Danny Yoder, Production Supervisor, showed us every step of the assembly process, beginning to end. Danny demonstrated great knowledge of RV construction and his desire to produce a high quality product was made clear by his actions and demeanor. We were introduced to a number of the folks on the assembly line and all made us feel welcome and wanted to show us their work. That team is proud of what they are doing and that winning attitude helps to ensure their success.
We need to thank Bruce Alexander, Sales Representative, for getting us in contact with the Riverside plant in Lagrange.
The experience we had with Riverside and seeing what goes into their RV’s convinced us that purchasing our Retro 195 was a good decision.
Thanks again to all the Riverside staff and we wish you very best success in your future endeavors.

Jim Harrell
  • very cool - though limited website. How much and which model?
  • We watched them building the 2016 Retro 177. It is 18 feet with a wet bath. We decided on the Retro 195. The 195 is 24 feet and the shower is separate from the comode. There is more cabinet space and the bathroom has a medicene cabinet as well as a closet for towels.
  • The MSRP on the 177 is 23,000 and the 195 is 27,500. Dealers who want your business will sell for less.
  • 2012Coleman wrote:
    Looks pretty cool...



    I like it would be neat pulled by a fifties car or truck.

    The only thing I would change would be a sofa where the table/seat is and a roof top A/C.
  • Wet bath ? Shower over the toilet ? no separate shower ? I have a wet bath if that's the case in my wilderness lite.