Manufactures & Subsidiaries.

[logsend]

I don't know if this is the right spot if not please do move my question. We are in the research phase of buying and have been trying to wade through the different manufactures. It seems to us like there are basically only a handful of floor plans being made by an awful lot of manufactures. So are they all owned or subsidiaries of just a couple of companies?

[n7bsn]

logsend wrote:
While not all inclusive..


Northwoods
Nash
Arctic Fox
Fox Mountain
DesertFox
...

It's a little more complex then that

Northwoods
Nash
Arctic Fox
Fox Mountain
Desert Fox
plus
Snow River
Wolf Creek

There there is the sister company (same owners, different factory)

Outdoors RV
Blackrock
Creekside
Timber Ridge
Wind River
BlackStone
Glacier Peak

[atreis]

Sunnybrook is owned by Winnebago. (Which wasn't on the list!)

Winnebago-owned brands:
Winnebago
Itasca
Sunnybrook

[Romer1]

There's also Sunnybrook Raven FW
Sunnybrook

[atreis]

There are a fair number of low-volume and direct-to-consumer independent manufacturers. The other list is of the major brands that you're more likely to find at a local dealership.

Smaller independent manufacturers off the top of my head:

TTs:

Scamp
Casita
EggCamper
BigFoot
Oliver
Taylor Coach

Class B:

Leisure Travel Van
PleasureWay (might find these at a dealership)
RoadTrek (might find these at a dealership)
Sportmobile

Class C:

Born Free
Coach House
LazyDaze
Phoenix Cruiser
ProVan

I'm sure there are others (Class A?)... Many of these are known for making expensive, higher quality, products in low volume. You're not likely to find most of these at a local dealership.

[coolbreeze01]

As far as I know, Pacific Coachworks is still a stand alone company.

[ol_Bombero-JC]

pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

I've never understood why Murphy beds don't get more use in RV's. It would seem a great way to have more living space in the day time.

'Cause "Murphy" would be there 24/7 !!..:W

~

[logsend]

I updated the list thanks for the additional information. For new buyers we are finding this a little confusing.

If the big companies buy the little ones, why not integrate and cut down on the number of names and floorplans when so many are identical to each other? I applaud all of you that are seasoned and managed to make your way through the maze to find a good rv! We didn't expect it to be so hard to find one to buy.

[Cloud_Dancer]

There are realistic reasons for the majority of existing RV floorplans. But, it's easy to draw your dream floorplan and post it here so that we can tell you why it won't work...:B
We special-ordered our floorplan, and it's the best there is,....for us. It's a keeper alright.

[lfcjasp]

And there are more: Northwood Rv's - Arctic Fox, Nash, and some other models. These came to mind because my sisters own their trailors:-)

[logsend]

Thanks for the correction!

[atreis]

Your list is a bit out of date: Keystone, KZ, Crossroads, and Dutchmen are all now owned by Thor. Thor Industries RV Brands

That makes the list look more like this:

Forest River & Subsidiaries
Coachmen
Brookstone
Chaparral Lite, Mid, Signature
Forest River
Blue Ridge
Cardinal
Cedar Creek, Silverback
Cherokee
Flagstaff Classic Super Lite
Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite
Salem, Hemisphere Lite
Sandpiper
Sierra, Select
Suveyor
V-Cross Classic, Platinum
Wildcat
Wildwood, Heritage Glen
Palomino
Columbus
Puma
Sabre, Silhouette
Prime Time Manufacturing
Avenger
Cursader
Sanibel
Shasta
Phoenix
Revere

Jayco & Subsidiaries
Eagle, HT, Premier, Touring Edition
Pinnacle
Open Range/Highland Ridge
3X
Light
Mesa Ridge
Open Range
Residential
Roamer
Starcraft
AR-One Maxx
Autumn Ridge

Gulf Stream
Canyon Trail, Advanced Profile, XLT, Sport Series, SLT
RidgeLine
Sedona Advanced Profile, XLT, SLT,

Thor & Subsidiaries
Heartland
Big Country
Bighorn
Bighorn Silverado
Elkridge, Express, Ultimate
Gateway
Landmark Grand Canyon, Mesa, Rushmore, Savannah, Key Largo, Monterey, San Antonio,
Prowler
Sundance, XLT
-Keystone
Alpine
Avalanche
Bullet
Cougar, Halft-ton, Xlite, High Country
Hideout
Hornet Platinum Edition
Laredo, Super Lite
Montana
Montana Big Sky Edition
Montana High Country
Mountaineer
Outback
Springdale
Sprinter Copper Canyon
Sprinter Wide Body
Sydney
-Crossroads
Cruiser, Aire
Rushmore, Lincoln, Franklin, Washington, Jefferson
Sunset Trail Reserve, Super Lite
Zinger Reserve
-KZ
Durango
Durango Goldrush Discovery, Nugget, Klondike
Sportsmen
Stoneridge
-Dutchmen & Subsidiaries
Denali
Infinity
Voltage

Grand Design
Reflection
Solitude

DRV
Elite Suites
Estates
Mobile Suites
Tradition

EverGreen & Subsidiaries
Bayhill
Lifestyles
Lifestlyes
Alfa Gold


I wonder how long Gulfstream and Evergreen will manage to remain independent...

[logsend]

While not all inclusive, this is the list that we've come up with that shows who is together and the names of their lines (this is for fifth wheel only). Also from what we've read all but Lifestyles use Lippert in some portion (if not the whole) of their construction process. This has given us a better idea of where to look and where not to look (our personal preference).

Forest River & Subsidiaries
Coachmen
Brookstone
Chaparral Lite, Mid, Signature
Forest River
Blue Ridge
Cardinal
Cedar Creek, Silverback
Cherokee
Flagstaff Classic Super Lite
Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite
Salem, Hemisphere Lite
Sandpiper
Sierra, Select
Suveyor
V-Cross Classic, Platinum
Wildcat
Wildwood, Heritage Glen
Palomino
Columbus
Puma
Sabre, Silhouette
Prime Time Manufacturing
Avenger
Cursader
Sanibel
Shasta
Phoenix
Revere

Jayco & Subsidiaries
Eagle, HT, Premier, Touring Edition
Pinnacle
Open Range/Highland Ridge
3X
Light
Mesa Ridge
Open Range
Residential
Roamer
Starcraft
AR-One Maxx
Autumn Ridge

Northwoods
Nash
Arctic Fox
Fox Mountain
DesertFox

Gulf Stream
Canyon Trail, Advanced Profile, XLT, Sport Series, SLT
RidgeLine
Sedona Advanced Profile, XLT, SLT,

Thor & Subsidiaries
Heartland
Big Country
Bighorn
Bighorn Silverado
Elkridge, Express, Ultimate
Gateway
Landmark Grand Canyon, Mesa, Rushmore, Savannah, Key Largo, Monterey, San Antonio,
Prowler
Sundance, XLT
Keystone
Alpine
Avalanche
Bullet
Cougar, Halft-ton, Xlite, High Country
Hideout
Hornet Platinum Edition
Laredo, Super Lite
Montana
Montana Big Sky Edition
Montana High Country
Mountaineer
Outback
Springdale
Sprinter Copper Canyon
Sprinter Wide Body
Sydney
Crossroads
Cruiser, Aire
Rushmore, Lincoln, Franklin, Washington, Jefferson
Sunset Trail Reserve, Super Lite
Zinger Reserve
KZ
Durango
Durango Goldrush Discovery, Nugget, Klondike
Sportsmen
Stoneridge
Dutchmen & Subsidiaries
Denali
Infinity
Voltage

Grand Design
Reflection
Solitude

DRV
Elite Suites
Estates
Mobile Suites
Tradition

EverGreen & Subsidiaries
Bayhill
Lifestyles
Lifestlyes
Alfa Gold

[TXiceman]

8iron wrote:

logsend wrote:
5th wheel.

The Reflection line by Grand Design RV is interesting...

I looked over the brochure and literature on the Grand Design line was not more impressed with it than any other similarly priced trailer. They put on a lot of glitz and bling.

Ken

[2gypsies1]

pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

I've never understood why Murphy beds don't get more use in RV's. It would seem a great way to have more living space in the day time.

Granted, some folks can live with this floor plan and it's ideal for a solo traveler. It definitely would not work for us. All occupants would have to go to bed at the same time and wake nearly at the same time as you couldn't really make noise when someone is trying to sleep a few feet from the kitchen.