RV Manufacturers: The Ultimate List Of RV Brands
You just found the most complete list of current RV manufacturers on the Internet. However, even our list doesn't include every single manufacturer out there.
We only list North American RV manufacturers. We do not list custom manufacturers/upfitters, extremely low volume manufacturers, or builders of million dollar plus bus conversions.
Also not included are specialty trailers that have living quarters, such as horse trailers.
Nor do we list destination trailer manufacturers, as these are not intended to be towed down the road like a traditional RV, but rather stay at one location and serve more like a cabin.
We only include hard-sided RVs as well as RVs that don't need to have the walls 'set up' upon arrival. (See below)
We do NOT include this type of RV on this page
In other words, we don't list tent campers, expandable trailers, or fold-down trailers.
Finally, we only list RV manufacturers who produce fully contained living units. This means an interior bathroom, shower, cooking, and living facilities.
Yes, this eliminates a lot of small travel trailers, but dang, we had to limit this list otherwise it would become an unruly beast!
If you feel that we've missed an RV manufacturer that fits the above criteria, please leave a comment below.
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Class A Motorhome Manufacturers
Class A RVs are what many people think of when they think of a 'motorhome'.
It's the classic box on wheels.
Below is an alphabetic listing of current Class A motorhome manufacturers in North America:
- American Coach
- Coachmen RV
- Entegra Coach
- Fleetwood RV
- Forest River RV
- Holiday Rambler
- Jayco
- Monaco Coach
- Newmar Corporation
- Nexus RV
- Thor Motor Coach
- Tiffin Motorhomes
- Winnebago Industries
Class B Motorhome Manufacturers
Class B Motorhome
Class B+ Motorhome
Class B RVs are also known as van conversions.
They typically start with a van 'shell' and then have an RV interior installed.
This list includes Class B+ manufacturers.
A Class B+ motorhome uses a bare van chassis (without the 'box') and the manufacturer creates their living quarters (box).
A Class B+ RV differs from a Class C in that there is no sleeping area over the cab.
Below is an alphabetic listing of Class B and B+ motorhome manufacturers in North America:
- Airstream
- Chinook RV
- Coach House
- Coachmen RV
- Entegra Coach
- Fleetwood
- Grech Motors
- Jayco
- Leisure Travel Vans (Triple E Recreational Vehicles)
- Midwest Automotive Design
- Nexus RV
- Panoramic RV
- Phoenix USA
- Pleasure-Way Industries
- Regency RV
- Renegade RV
- Roadtrek
- Safari Condo
- Thor Motor Coach
- Winnebago Industries
Class C Motorhome Manufacturers
Class C Motorhome
Super C Motorhome
A Class C RV starts with a bare full-sized van chassis and has a 'house' built on it.
A Class C will typically have a sleeping area over the cab (though some Class C's use this space for storage or entertainment systems).
Below is an alphabetic listing of current Class C motorhome manufacturers in North America.
Included are Class C+ (also known as Super C) motorhome manufacturers.
- Dynamax
- East to West RV
- Entegra Coach
- Fleetwood RV
- Forest River RV
- Gulf Stream Coach
- Holiday Rambler
- Jayco
- Lazy Daze
- Nexus RV
- Renegade RV
- Thor Motor Coach
- Tiffin Motorhomes
- Winnebago Industries
Travel Trailer Manufacturers
A travel trailer is towed by a hitch mounted on, or below, the bumper of a tow vehicle.
Therefore, they are also known as bumper pull trailers.
They range from having simple living quarters to 6-figure behemoths with fancy digs.
Below is an alphabetic listing of current travel trailer manufacturers in North America.
This includes lightweight travel trailer manufacturers, as well as companies that make the fancy ones (hello Airstream!).
- Airstream
- Alliance RV
- Allen Camper Manufacturing
- Armadillo Trailer Manufacturing
- Bigfoot Industries
- Braxton Creek
- Bowlus
- Casita Travel Trailers
- Chinook RV
- Cortes Campers
- CrossRoads RV
- Cruiser RV
- Dutchmen RV
- East to West RV
- Ember RV
- Escape Trailer Industries
- Eveland's, Inc
- Forest River RV
- Genesis Supreme RV
- Grand Design RV
- Gulf Stream Coach
- Heartland RV
- Highland Ridge RV
- inTech RV
- Jayco
- Keystone RV Company
- K-Z RV
- Lance Camper
- Northwood Manufacturing
- nüCamp RV
- Oliver Travel Trailers
- Outdoors RV Manufacturing
- Pacific Coachworks
- Palomino RV
- Prime Time Manufacturing
- Riverside RV
- Roulottes Prolite
- Safari Condo
- Shasta RV
- Starcraft
- Sunset Park RV
- Travel Lite RV
- Venture RV
- Winnebago Industries
5th Wheel Manufacturers
'5th wheel' or 'fifth wheel'?
Either is fine.
No matter how you spell it, this type of towable RV connects to the bed of a pickup truck.
5th wheels range from lightweight rigs that are (allegedly) towable by half-ton trucks to monster 40+ trailers that are designed to be lived in full-time, and everything in between.
Below is an alphabetic listing of current 5th wheel manufacturers in North America:
- Allen Camper Manufacturing
- Alliance RV
- CrossRoads RV
- DRV Luxury Suites
- Dutchmen RV
- Escape Trailer Industries
- East to West RV
- Eveland's, Inc
- Forest River RV
- Grand Design RV
- Gulf Stream Coach
- Heartland RV
- Highland Ridge RV
- Jayco
- Keystone RV Company
- K-Z RV
- New Horizons RV
- Northwood Manufacturing
- Outdoors RV Manufacturing
- Palomino RV
- Prime Time Manufacturing
- Redwood RV
- The RV Factory
- Shasta RV
- Starcraft
- VanLeigh RV
- Winnebago Industries
Toy Hauler Manufacturers
Bumper Pull Toy Hauler
5th Wheel Toy Hauler
Want to take your toys along with you to your favorite camping spot?
Get a toy hauler.
These RVs have an open garage area that provides plenty of storage for anything from a kayak to an off-road vehicle.
Typically the entire back end opens out into an access ramp.
Toy haulers come in three different types:
- Toy hauler motorhomes (Class A and Class C toy haulers aka, motorhomes with garages)
- Fifth wheel toy haulers
- Toy hauler trailers (also known as a bumper pull toy hauler)
Below is an alphabetic listing of current toy hauler manufacturers in North America:
- Alliance RV
- ATC Trailer
- Chinook RV
- CrossRoads RV
- Cruiser RV
- DRV Luxury Suites
- Dutchmen RV
- Eclipse Recreational Vehicles
- Forest River RV
- Genesis Supreme RV
- Grand Design RV
- Gulf Stream Coach
- Heartland RV
- Highland Ridge RV
- Jayco
- Keystone RV Company
- K-Z RV
- Newmar Corporation
- New Horizons RV
- Northwood Manufacturing
- Outdoors RV Manufacturing
- Pacific Coachworks
- Palomino RV
- The RV Factory
- Sunset Park RV
- Thor Motor Coach
- VanLeigh RV
- Winnebago Industries
Teardrop Trailer Manufacturers
While many teardrop manufacturers make small rigs that often have little more than a bed, we only list manufacturers that make teardrop campers that are completely self-contained.
This means a bed, indoor cooking facilities, and a bathroom (with indoor shower).
Yes, this does (greatly) limit the number of teardrop manufacturers listed here.
But it also makes this page a manageable size.
Trust us, there are A LOT of teardrop manufacturers that make traditional teardrops (no facilities - just sleeping quarters). We cover some other options of these smaller sized rigs in our best teardrop camper article.
No clue how one decides which of these manufacturers to go with, as the choices are overwhelming if one is in the market for a 'traditional' teardrop.
Below is an alphabetic listing of current teardrop manufacturers (that meet our criteria) in North America:
- Braxton Creek
- Columbia Northwest
- Little Guy Trailers
- nüCamp RV
Truck Camper Manufacturers
A pickup truck camper sits in the bed of a pickup truck.
This makes for a (relatively) maneuverable RV that is fairly compact.
However, for anything but the lightest camper, you are going to want a large, heavy-duty truck that can handle the weight.
Below is an alphabetic listing of current truck camper manufacturers in North America:
- Adventurer Manufacturing
- Bigfoot Industries
- Bundutec USA
- Capri Camper
- Host Campers
- Lance Camper
- Northern Lite
- Northstar Campers
- Northwood Manufacturing
- nüCamp RV
- Palomino RV
- Rugged Mountain RV
- Travel Lite RV
Fast Fact! (Hint- Involves Elkhart Indiana)
Did you know that Elkhart Indiana is the RV capital of the world?
The majority of RVs made in the United States (and thus the world) are manufactured in Elkhart, Indiana.
How did north-central Indiana become the RV Capital of the World?
Through a combination of timing, location, and availability of the right type of workers, this part of Indiana became the center of US RV manufacturing starting in the 1930s.
This article gives a brief rundown on the how's and why's of this, in case you were wondering.
Who Owns What?
The sad fact about the RV industry is that only a few companies own the majority of the RV brands that currently exist.
This hasn't always been the case, but since the 1980s (and ramped up in the 90s), larger companies have been snapping up independent RV brands.
Four companies control most of the RV manufacturing in the United States, with two really large players.
All four companies are publicly traded, which means they have a fiduciary responsibility to their shareholders to make them money.
This means that cost-cutting measures are rampant in the RV industry.
And this is VERY obvious if you've spent any time looking at how the majority of RVs are built.
It's downright scary how crappy the quality is for many (most?) RV brands.
Below is a breakdown of who owns what RV brands.
Thor Industries and Forest River are the two industry giants with an 80% market share.
Winnebago is a distant third with an under 10% market share.
REV Group rounds out the top 4.
Which is a big two with a couple of 'minor' players and then all the rest.
Thor Industries Brands
Thor Industries is a publicly-traded company that owns all the below RV brands.
They are the world's largest recreational vehicle manufacturer with close to a 50% North American market share.
- Airstream
- CrossRoads RV
- Cruiser RV
- DRV Luxury Suites
- Dutchmen
- Entegra Coach
- Heartland
- Highland Ridge RV
- Jayco
- Keystone RV Company
- K-Z RV
- Redwood Residential Vehicles
- Starcraft
- Thor Motor Coach
- Tiffin Motorhomes
- VanLeigh RV (division of Tiffin Motorhomes)
- Venture RV
Forest River Brands
Since 2005 Forest River has been owned by Berkshire Hathaway (Warren Buffet's company) and has about a 33% North American market share.
Forest River owns the following RV brands:
- Coachmen RV
- Dynamax
- East to West RV
- Forest River RV
- Palomino RV
- Prime Time Manufacturing
- Shasta RV
Winnebago Industries Brands
Winnebago Industries is a publicly traded company with around an 8% share of the North American RV market.
They purchased Grand Design in 2016 and announced the purchase of Newmar in September 2019.
- Winnebago
- Newmar
- Grand Design
REV Group Brands
REV Group is a fairly new player in the North American RV market.
Formally known as Allied Specialty Vehicles, it was formed in 2010.
In 2016 the name was changed to REV Group and they became a public company the same year.
REV Group is the smallest of the 'big four' RV holding companies, with a single-digit share of the North American RV market.
- American Coach
- Fleetwood RV
- Monaco
- Holiday Rambler
- Renegade RV
- Midwest Automotive Designs
- Lance Camper
Privately Held Brands (Also Your Best Bets)
The following RV brands are privately held (including family-owned manufacturers).
While there is a fairly large number of RV manufacturers listed here, combined they only make up around 20% of the North American RV market.
In other words, overall they are fairly small players.
However, if you are looking for a quality RV, this is the list to start with (there are a few exceptions with the larger brands - see our best RV brands post).
- Allen Camper Manufacturing
- Adventurer Manufacturing
- Alliance RV
- Armadillo Trailer Manufacturing
- ATC Trailers
- Bigfoot Industries
- Bowlus
- Braxton Creek
- Capri Camper
- Casita Travel Trailers
- Chinook RV
- Coach House
- Cortes Campers
- Eclipse Recreational Vehicles
- Ember RV
- Escape Trailer Industries
- Eveland's, Inc (Scamp)
- Genesis Supreme RV
- Gulf Stream Coach
- Host Campers
- Lazy Daze
- inTech RV
- Leisure Travel Vans (Triple E Recreational Vehicles)
- Little Guy Trailers
- New Horizons RV
- Northwood Manufacturing
- Northern Lite
- Northstar
- nüCamp RV
- Oliver Travel Trailers
- Outdoors RV Manufacturing
- Pacific Coachworks
- Phoenix USA
- Pleasure-Way Industries
- Roulottes Prolite
- Rugged Mountain RV
- The RV Factory
- Safari Condo
- Sunset Park RV
- Trail Wagons
- Travel Lite RV
RV Manufacturer Listings
In this section, we list all the North American RV manufacturers that meet our criteria stated at the top of the page.
Manufacturers are listed alphabetically with a brief introduction and what types of RVs they make (including a sampling of model names).
You can use the RV Manufacturers table of contents (directly below) to 'jump' to a particular manufacturer.
Or you can scroll through the list, browsing to your heart's content.
Adventurer Manufacturing
Adventurer Manufacturing is based out of Yakima, Washington and builds truck campers.
It's a family-owned business that has been manufacturing RVs since 1969.
Adventurer Manufacturing Truck Camper Models include:
- Adventurer and Eagle Cap
Airstream
Airstream is based out of Jackson Center, Ohio. (What is an Airstream?)
They manufacture Class B and B+ motorhomes (or Touring Coaches in Airstream speak), as well as travel trailers.
It is owned by Thor Industries.
The Interstate brand of Class B motorhomes has been built by Airstream since 2004.
Airstream Travel Trailer Models Include:
- Aluminum Airstream Trailers - Basecamp, Sport, Flying Cloud, International Signature, International Serenity, Tommy Bahama, Globetrotter, and Classic
- Fiberglass Airstream Trailers - Nest (out of production)
All Airstream trailers, with the exception of the Nest (fiberglass), are built with an aluminum outer shell, giving them that classic American iconic look.
Airstream Class B and B+ RV Models Include:
- Diesel Class B Van - Interstate Lounge EXT, Interstate Grand Tour EXT, Tommy Bahama Interstate, and Interstate Nineteen
- Diesel Class B+ Van - Atlas
Airstream uses the Mercedes Sprinter van chassis for their Class B diesel motorhomes.
They use the Mercedes Sprinter cutaway chassis for their B+ diesel motorhomes.
Allen Camper Maufacturing
Allen Camper Manufacturing is based out of Allen, Oklahoma and manufactures travel trailers and fifth wheels.
It is a family-owned business that has been making RVs since 1958.
Allen Camper Travel Trailer Models Include:
- Idle-Time and Outpost Lite
Allen Camper 5th Wheel Models Include:
- Idle-Time and Outpost Lite
Alliance RV
Alliance RV is based in Elkhart, Indiana and manufactures fifth wheels and toy haulers.
They are a privately held company that was formed in 2019.
Alliance Travel Trailer Models Include:
- Delta
Alliance 5th Wheel Models Include:
- Paradigm and Avenue
Alliance Toy Hauler Models Include:
- Valor
American Coach
American Coach is based out of Decatur, Indiana and manufactures Class A diesel motorhomes and Class B motorhomes.
It originally a was division of Fleetwood RV but is now a part of REV Group (which acquired the rights to Fleetwood after they declared bankruptcy in 2009).
American Coach Class A Models include:
- Diesel Class A Motorhomes - American Tradition, American Eagle, and American Dream
American Coach uses the Freightliner chassis for their Class A diesel motorhomes.
American Coach Class B RV Models include:
- Diesel Class B Motorhomes - American Patriot and American Patriot Cruiser
American Coach uses the Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their Class B diesel motorhomes.
Armadillo Trailer Manufacturing
Armadillo Trailer Manufacturing is a Canadian RV manufacturer based out of Enderby, British Columbia, Canada.
They build travel trailers that have two-piece fiberglass exteriors that are under 14 feet in length.
Armadillo is a privately held company that has been in the RV business for over 45 years.
Armadillo Travel Trailer Models include:
- The standard Armadillo and the Backpack
ATC Trailers
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC Trailers) is a privately held RV manufacturer based in Nappanee, Indiana.
They build aluminum trailers for commercial and private use, including utility, car hauling, and toy hauling trailers.
ATC was founded in 1999 and builds both bumper pull and fifth wheel toy haulers.
ATC Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Game Changer and Game Changer PRO
- Fifth Wheel Toy Haulers - Game Changer and Game Changer PRO
Bigfoot Industries
Bigfoot Industries is a Canadian RV manufacturer based out of Armstrong, British Columbia, Canada.
They build travel trailers and truck campers that have two-piece fiberglass exteriors.
Bigfoot is a privately held company that has been making RVs for over 30 years.
However, in 2008 the company closed its doors only to be reopened in 2010 under new ownership.
Bigfoot RV Travel Trailer Models include:
- 2500 Series
Bigfoot RV Truck Camper Models include:
- 1500 Series and 2500 Series
Bowlus
Bowlus is a privately held company, based in California, that produces travel trailers.
They revived a 1930's design and started producing a modern interpretation of it in 2018.
The original Bowlus is said to be the inspiration for the Airstream line of travel trailers, and is manufactured using a similar aluminum outer shell construction technique.
The single model they make is high priced, and packed with features you don't find in run-of-the-mill RVs.
Bowlus Travel Trailer Models Include:
- Road Chief
Braxton Creek
Braxton Creek is based out of Shipshewana, Indiana and manufactures travel trailers and teardrops.
It's a privately held company that has been building RVs since 2017.
Braxton Creek Travel Trailer Models include:
- LX and BX
Braxton Creek Teardrop Trailer Models include:
- Bushwhacker Plus
Bundutec USA
Bundutec USA is a truck camper manufacturer based in Raymond, Iowa.
They build both pop-up and hard-sided truck campers. The company was formed in 2013 by the retired president of Northstar Campers.
Bundutec Truck Camper Models include:
- Bunduvry and RoadRunner
Capri Camper
Capri Camper is based in Bluff Dale, Texas and manufactures truck campers.
It is a privately held RV manufacturer that has been building campers since 1969.
Capri Truck Camper Models include:
- Retreat and Cowboy
Casita Travel Trailers
Casita Trailers is based out of Rice, Texas and manufactures lightweight travel trailers.
It's a family-owned company that has been making RVs since 1983.
These are fiberglass campers that are highly sought after for their durability, longevity, and ease of maintenance.
They hold their value well.
Casita Travel Trailer Models include:
- Spirit, Freedom, Liberty, and Independence
Chinook RV
Chinook RV is based out of Elkhart, Indiana and manufactures Class B motorhomes.
They also manufacture travel trailers and toy haulers under the Trail Wagons brand.
Chinook RV has a long history of manufacturing motorhomes out of Yakima, Washington, with production ramping up in the 1950s.
However, they went bankrupt in 2005.
Assets were purchased in 2013 and operations were moved to Elkhart.
In 2018, Chinook RV purchased the Riverside Travel Trailers brand (not to be confused with Riverside RV) from Vohne Liche Manufacturing and rebranded them under the Trail Wagons name. (Riverside Travel Trailers was originally founded in 2009.)
Chinook Class B Models include:
- Bayside, Countryside, and Summit
Chinook Class B+ Models include:
- Maverick and Summit B+
Chinook RV uses the Mercedes Sprinter chassis and the Ford Transit Chassis for their Class B & B+ offerings.
Chinook/Trail Wagons Travel Trailer Models include:
- Dream and Trail Wagon
Chinook/Trail Wagons Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - RPM
Coach House
Coach House is based out of Nokomis, Florida and manufactures Class B and B+ motorhomes. As a family-owned business, Coach House has been building RVs since 1985.
Coach House Class B/B+ Models include:
- Gas Class B+ Motorhomes - Platinum
- Diesel Class B and B+ Motorhomes - Platinum II, Platinum III, and Arriva
Coach House RV uses the Ford E-Series chassis for their Class B gas motorhomes.
For their Class B diesel motorhomes, they use the Mercedes Sprinter chassis and the Ford Transit Chassis.
Coachmen RV
Coachmen RV is based out of Middlebury, Indiana and builds Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes, travel trailers, 5th wheels, and toy haulers.
It has been manufacturing RVs since 1964. In 2008, Coachmen RV was purchased by Forest River.
Coachmen RV Class A Models include:
- Gas Class A Motorhomes - Encore, Pursuit, Mirada, and Mirada Select
- Diesel Class A Motorhomes - Sportscoach SRS and Sportscoach RD
Coachmen RV uses the Ford F-Series chassis for their Class A gas motorhomes and the Freightliner chassis for their Class A diesel motorhomes.
Coachmen RV Class B Models include:
- Gas Class B Motorhomes - Beyond and Nova
- Diesel Class B Motorhomes - Galleria
Coachmen RV uses the Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster chassis for their Class B gas motorhomes and the Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their Class B diesel motorhomes.
Coachmen RV Class C Models include:
- Gas Class C Motorhomes - Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Cross Trail, Cross Trek, and Orion
- Diesel Class C Motorhomes - Prism
Coachmen RV uses the Ford Transit chassis and Ford E-Series chassis for their Class C gas motorhomes and the Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their Class C diesel motorhomes.
Coachmen RV Travel Trailer Models include:
- Apex Ultra-Lite, Apex Nano, Catalina Expedition, Catalina Legacy Edition, Catalina Summit Series, Clipper Ultra-Lite, Freedom Express Liberty Edition, Freedom Express Ultra Lite, Freedom Express Select, Northern Spirit, Northern Spirit XTR, Spirit, Spirit XTR, and Viking Ultra-Lite
Coachmen RV Fifth Wheel Models include:
- Brookstone, Chaparral, Chaparral Lite, and Chaparral X-Edition
Coachmen RV Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Adrenaline, Catalina Trail Blazer, and Freedom Express Blast
Columbia Northwest
Columbia Northwest is based in Mt Pleasant, PA and manufactures teardrop trailers (as well as the Aliner line of fold-down trailers).
It has been an RV manufacturer since the 1970s.
Columbia Northwest Teardrop Trailer Models include:
- Ascape
Cortes Campers
Cortes Campers is based out of Cleveland, Ohio and manufactures fiberglass travel trailers.
They are a brand new company, starting production in 2021. They are using lightweight fiberglass and carbon fiber materials, and eliminate all wood in the RV. In other words, they are taking a new approach to manufacturing recreational vehicles.
The company has grand plans to include multiple different floor plan lengths as well as branch out into truck campers and motorhomes. They are starting out with a 17 foot travel trailer.
Cortes Campers Travel Trailer Models include:
- Travel Trailer 17
CrossRoads RV
CrossRoads RV is an RV brand based out of Topeka, Indiana and manufactures travel trailers, 5th wheels, and toy haulers.
The CrossRoads RV brand has been around since 1996.
It was acquired by Thor Industries in 2004.
Camp Addict Kelly has owned a 2010 24' Crossroads Slingshot travel trailer since 2014.
CrossRoads RV Travel Trailer Models Include:
- Sunset Trailer, Zinger, and Volante
CrossRoads RV 5th Wheel Models Include:
- Cameo, Cruiser, Cruiser Aire, and Volante
CrossRoads Toy Hauler Models Include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Volante and Zinger
Cruiser RV
Cruiser RV is an RV brand based out of Howe, Indiana and manufactures travel trailers and toy haulers. It is a subsidiary of Heartland RV (part of Thor Industries). Cruiser RV has been building RVs since 1988 and was acquired by Heartland RV in 2015.
Cruiser RV Travel Trailer Models Include:
- Avenir, Embrace Ultra-Light, Fun Finder, Hitch, MPG Ultra-Light, Radiance, and Shadow Cruiser
Cruiser RV Toy Hauler Models Include:
(Cruiser RV makes both bumper pull and fifth wheel toy haulers, both with the 'Stryker' name.)
- Bumper Pull Toy Hauler - Stryker
- 5th Wheel Toy Hauler - Stryker
DRV Luxury Suites
DRV Luxury Suites is an RV brand based out of Howe, Indiana.
They manufacture luxury fifth wheel campers and luxury fifth wheel toy haulers intended for full-time living.
It is a subsidiary of Heartland RV (part of Thor Industries).
DRV has been a fifth wheel manufacturer since 2003 and was purchased by Heartland RV in 2015.
DRV Fifth Wheel Models Include:
- Mobile Suites, Mobile Suites Aire, and Elite Suites
DRV Toy Hauler Models Include:
- 5th Wheel Toy Hauler - Full House
Dutchmen RV
Dutchmen RV is an RV manufacturer based out of Goshen, Indiana. They build travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers.
It is a division of Keystone RV Company (part of Thor Industries). Dutchmen RV has been making RVs since 1988 and was bought by Thor Industries in 1991.
Dutchmen RV Travel Trailer Models Include:
- Aerolite, Aspen Trail, Aspen Trail LE, Atlas, Coleman Lantern, Coleman Lantern LT, Coleman Light, Coleman Light LX, Guide, Kodiak Cub, Kodiak Ultimate, and Kodiak Ultra-Light
Dutchmen Fifth Wheel Models Include:
- Astoria, Atlas, and Yukon
Dutchmen Toy Hauler Models Include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Coleman Lantern and Rubicon XLT
- 5th Wheel Toy Haulers - Endurance, Voltage, and Voltage Triton
Dynamax
Dynamax is based out of Elkhart, Indiana and manufactures Class C and Super C motorhomes.
It has been building RVs since 1997.
In 2011, Forest River purchased the Dynamax brand.
Dynamax Class C and Super C Models include:
- Gas Class C Motorhomes - Isata 4
- Diesel Class C Motorhomes - Europa, Isata 3, Isata 5, Force HD, DX3, and DynaQuest XL
Dynamax uses the Ford E-Series chassis for their Class C gas motorhomes.
For their diesel Class C motorhomes, they use the Mercedes Sprinter chassis, the Ford E-Series chassis, the Ram 5500 chassis, and Freightliner medium-duty truck chassis.
East to West
East to West is an RV manufacturer based out of Elkhart, Indiana.
They build travel trailers, fifth wheels and Class C motorhomes.
They are a division of Forest River and started in 2018.
East to West Travel Trailer Models Include:
- Alta, Della Terra, and Silver Lake
East to West 5th Wheel Models Include:
- Ahara and Tandara
East to West Class C RV Models Include:
- Entrada
East to West RV uses the Ford E-Series chassis for their Class C gas motorhomes.
Eclipse Recreational Vehicles
Eclipse Recreational Vehicles is an RV manufacturer based out of Riverside, California and builds toy haulers.
It is a privately held company that's been building RVs since 2003.
Eclipse Toy Hauler Models Include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Attitude, Stellar, and Iconic
- 5th Wheel Toy Haulers - Attitude, Stellar, and Iconic
Ember RV
Ember RV is a recreational vehicle manufacturer based out of Bristol, Indiana.
They build travel trailers.
Ember is a woman-led RV company and started manufacturing in 2021.
Ember RV Travel Trailer Models Include:
- Overland Series and Overland Micro Series
Entegra Coach
Entegra Coach is based out of Middlebury, Indiana.
They manufacture Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes.
Purchased by Jayco in 2008, Entegra Coach is now part of Thor Industries as Jayco was acquired by Thor in 2016.
In 2018, Entegra started manufacturing gas Class A motorhomes and Class C motorhomes (previously they only made diesel coaches).
The 2021 model year saw the introduction of the Ethos and Launch Class B motorhomes.
Entegra Class A Models include:
- Gas Class A Motorhomes - Vision, Vision XL, and Emblem
- Diesel Class A Motorhomes - Reatta, Reatta XL, Aspire, Anthem, and Cornerstone
Entegra Coach uses the Ford F-Series chassis for their Class A gas motorhomes and the Spartan chassis for their Class A diesel motorhomes.
Entegra Class B Models include:
- Gas Class B Motorhomes - Ethos
- Diesel Class B Motorhomes - Launch
The Ram ProMaster chassis is used for Entegra's gas Class B RVs, while the Mercedes Sprinter chassis is used for their diesel Class B vans.
Entegra Class C RV Models include:
- Gas Class C Motorhomes - Odyssey and Esteem
- Diesel Class C Motorhomes - Qwest
Entegra Coach uses the Ford E-Series chassis for their Class C gas motorhomes and the Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their Class C diesel motorhomes.
Escape Trailer Industries
Escape Trailer Industries is a Canadian RV manufacturer based out of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada and builds travel trailers and 5th Wheels.
It is a privately held company that has been making RVs since 2002 and sells factory direct.
Their trailers are made of a one-piece fiberglass body.
This eliminates the risk of leaks.
They are known for holding their value.
Escape Travel Trailer Models Include:
- 17 Foot Escape, 19 Foot Escape, and 21 Foot Escape
Escape 5th Wheel Models Include:
- Escape 5.0 TA
Eveland's, Inc
Eveland's is an RV manufacturer based out of Backus, Minnesota and builds Scamp travel trailers and 5th Wheels.
It is a family-owned business that has been making RVs since 1971 and sells factory direct.
This is another highly-coveted fiberglass sided RV that will hold its value.
Scamp Travel Trailer Models Include:
- 13 Foot Standard, 13 Foot Deluxe, 16 Foot Standard, and 16 Foot Deluxe
Scamp 5th Wheel Models Include:
- 19 Foot Standard and 19 Foot Deluxe
Fleetwood RV
Fleetwood RV is based out of Decatur, Indiana.
They manufacture Class A motorhomes, Class B motorhomes, and Class C motorhomes. It has been manufacturing RVs since the 1950s.
In 2009, Fleetwood declared bankruptcy and its motorhome assets were acquired by REV Group.
Fleetwood Class A RV Models include:
- Gas Class A Motorhomes - Southwind, Bounder, Fortis, and Flair
- Diesel Class A Motorhomes - Discovery, Discovery XLE, Frontier, Pace Arrow, and Pace Arrow XLE
Fleetwood uses the Ford F-Series chassis for their Class A gas motorhomes and the Freightliner chassis for their Class A diesel motorhomes.
Fleetwood Class B RV Models include:
- Gas Class B Motorhomes - IROK
Fleetwood uses the Dodge Promaster for their Class B gas motorhomes.
Fleetwood Class C Models include:
- Gas Class C Motorhomes - Jamboree
- Diesel Class C Motorhomes - Pulse
Fleetwood uses the Ford E-Series chassis for their Class C gas motorhomes and the Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their Class C diesel motorhomes.
Forest River RV
Forest River RV is based out of Elkhart, Indian.
They manufacture Class A motorhomes, Class C motorhomes, travel trailer, fifth wheels, and toy haulers.
They have been manufacturing RVs since 1996.
Forest River RV is the original division of Forest River, Inc, one of the largest RV manufacturers and the umbrella company for many RV brands.
Forest River, Inc was purchased by Berkshire Hathaway in 2005.
Forest River Class A RV Models include:
- Gas Class A Motorhomes - FR3, Georgetown 3, Georgetown 5, Georgetown 7, and Georgetown XL
- Diesel Class A Motorhomes - Berkshire, Berkshire XL, Berkshire XLT, and Legacy SR 340
Forest River RV uses the Ford F-Series chassis for their Class A gas motorhomes and the Freightliner chassis for their Class A diesel motorhomes.
Forest River Class C Models include:
- Gas Class C Motorhomes - Forester, Forester Classic, Forester LE, Forester TS, Solera, Sunseeker, Sunseeker Classic, Sunseeker LE, and Sunseeker TS
- Diesel Class C Motorhomes - Forester MBS, Forester TS, Solera, Sunseeker MBS, and Sunseeker TS
Forest River RV uses the Ford E-Series chassis and the Ford Transit chassis for their Class C gas motorhomes.
The Mercedes Sprinter chassis and Ford Transit Chassis are used for their Class C diesel motorhomes.
Forest River Travel Trailer Models include:
- Aurora, Cherokee, Cherokee Alpha Wolf, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, EVO, Flagstaff, Flagstaff E-Pro, Flagstaff Shamrock, Grand Surveyor, IBEX, Impression, Independence Trail, No Boundaries, Ozark, Rockwood, Rockwood Geo Pro, Rockwood Mini Lite, Rockwood Roo, Rockwood Signature, Rockwood Ultra Lite, R-Pod, R-Pod Hood River, Salem, Salem Cruise Lite, Salem FSX, Salem Hemisphere, Salem Hemisphere Hyper-Lyte, Sonoma, Surveyor Legend, Vibe, Wildcat, Wildwood, Wildwood Heritage Glen, and Wildwood Heritage Glen Hyper-Late
Forest River 5th Wheel Models include:
- Arctic Wolf, Cardinal, Cardinal Limited, Cardinal Luxury, Cedar Creek, Cedar Creek Champagne Edition, Cedar Creek Hathaway Edition, Cedar Creek Silverback Edition, Cherokee, Cherokee Arctic Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pack, Flagstaff Classic, Flagstaff Super Lite, Impression, Riverstone, Riverstone Reserve, Rockwood Signature, Rockwood Ultra Lite, Sabre, Sabre SS150, Salem Hemisphere, Salem Hemisphere Elite, Sandpiper, Sandpiper Luxury, Sierra, Sierra Luxury, Wildcat, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood Heritage Glen, and Wildwood Heritage Glen Elite
Forest River Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pack, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Flagstaff E-Pro, No Boundaries, Ozark, Rockwood Geo Pro, Salem Cruise Lite, Salem FSX, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Vengeance, Vengeance Rogue, Wildwood FSX, Wildwood X-Lite, Work and Play, XLR Boost, and XLR Hyperlite
- Fifth Wheel Toy Haulers - Cedar Creek, Cedar Creek Silverback Edition, Cherokee, Cherokee Wolf Pack, Riverstone, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Vengeance, Vengeance Rogue Armored, XLR Boost, XLR Nitro, and XLR Thunderbolt
Genesis Supreme RV
Genesis Supreme RV is an RV manufacturer based out of Perris, California.
They build travel trailers and toy haulers.
It is a family-owned business that has been making RVs since 2012.
Genesis Supreme Travel Trailer Models Include:
- Genesis Classic and Vortex Classic
Genesis Supreme Toy Hauler Models Include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Genesis Supreme and Vortex
- Fifth Wheel Toy Haulers - Envy, Genesis Supreme, and Vortex
Grand Design RV
Grand Design RV is an RV manufacturer based out of Middlebury, Indiana and builds travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers.
Grand Design has been making RVs since 2012.
They were bought by Winnebago Industries in 2016.
Grand Design RV Travel Trailer Models Include:
- Transcend, Transcend XPLOR, Imagine, Imagine XLS, and Reflection
Grand Design 5th Wheel Models Include:
- Reflection, Reflection 150 Series, Solitude, and Solitude S-Class
Grand Design Toy Hauler Models Include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Momentum G-Class
- Fifth Wheel Toy Haulers - Momentum, Momentum G-Class, and Momentum M-Class
Grech Motors
Grech Motors is a privately held company based in Riverside, California. Since the early 1980's Grech has manufactured luxury mini-coaches for the ground transportation industry (limos, buses, etc).
In 2020 Grech decided to use their coach building skills to enter the Class B market.
Grech Motors builds Class B motorhomes on the diesel Sprinter chassis.
Grech Motors Class B Models include:
- Strada
Gulf Stream Coach
Gulf Stream Coach is based out of Nappanee, Indiana and manufactures Class C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers.
It the largest family-owned RV manufacturer and has been building recreational vehicles since 1983.
Gulf Stream Class C Models include:
- BT Cruiser and Conquest
Gulf Stream uses the Ford E-Series chassis for their Class C gas motorhomes.
Gulf Stream Travel Trailer Models include:
- Ameri-Lite, Capri, Cabin Cruiser, Envision, Geo, Gulf Breeze, Innsbruck Lite, Kingsport, Matrix, Norther Express, Streamlite, Vista Cruiser, and Vintage Cruiser
Gulf Stream 5th Wheel Models include:
- Sedona
Gulf Stream Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - GSX and Track & Trail
Heartland RV
Heartland RV is an RV manufacturer based out of Elkhart, Indiana and builds travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers.
Heartland RV has been making RVs since 2004 and was bought by Thor Industries in 2010.
Heartland RV Travel Trailer Models Include:
- North Trail Ultra-Lite, Wilderness, Mallard, Mallard Pathfinder, Sundance Ultra-Lite, Prowler, Prowler Lynx, Trail Runner, Trail Runner SLE, and Pioneer
Heartland RV Fifth Wheel Models Include:
- Bighorn, Bighorn Traveler, Big Country, Elkridge, Elkridge Focus, Gateway, Landmark, Milestone, and Pioneer
Heartland RV Toy Hauler Models Include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Fuel, Lithium, Pioneer, Torque, and Trail Runner
- Fifth Wheel Toy Haulers - Cyclone, Fuel, Gravity, Road Warrior, and Torque
Highland Ridge RV
Highland Ridge RV is based out of Shipshewana, Indiana and builds travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers.
It was formed in 2014 when Jayco purchased the assets of Open Range RV.
Highland Ridge RV is now part of Thor Industries (who purchased Jayco in 2016).
Highland Ridge RV Travel Trailer Models Include:
- Light, Open Range, Open Range Ultra Lite, Mesa Ridge, Mesa Ridge Lite, Mesa Ridge Limited, Mesa Ridge S, Range Lite, Range Lite Air, Silverstar Lite, Silverstar Limited, and Silverstar S
Highland Ridge RV Fifth Wheel Models Include:
- Light, Open Range, Open Range Ultra Lite, Open Range 3x, Open Range Roamer, Mesa Ridge, Mesa Ridge Lite, Mesa Ridge Limited, Mesa Ridge XLT, Siverstar, Silverstar Limited, and Silverstart XLT
Highland Ridge RV Toy Hauler Models Include:
- Fifth Wheel Toy Haulers - Highlander and Silverstar THX
Holiday Rambler
Monaco Coach is based out of Decatur, Indiana and manufactures Class A and Class C motorhomes.
It has been an RV manufacturer since 1953.
In 2009, Holiday Rambler declared bankruptcy and was purchased by Navistar International. REV Group acquired the brand in 2013.
Holiday Rambler Class A Models include:
- Gas Class A Motorhomes - Eclipse, Vacationer, Invicta, and Admiral
- Diesel Class A Motorhomes - Endeavor, Navigator, Nautica, and Armada
Holiday Rambler uses the Freightliner chassis for their Class A diesel motorhomes and the Ford F-Series chassis for their Class A gas motorhomes.
Holiday Rambler Class C Models include:
- Gas Class C Motorhomes - Augusta
- Diesel Class C Motorhomes - Prodigy
Holiday Rambler uses the Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their Class A diesel motorhomes and the Ford E-Series chassis for their Class C gas motorhomes.
Host Campers
Host Campers is based in Bend, Oregon and manufactures truck campers. It is a privately held RV manufacturer.
Host Truck Camper Models include:
- Cascade, Everest, Mammoth, Rainer, and Tahoe
inTech RV
inTech RV is based out of Nappanee, Indiana and builds travel trailers.
It is a privately held company that has been building RVs since 2010.
inTech RV Travel Trailer Models Include:
- Sol and Terra
Jayco
Jayco is based out of Middlebury, Indiana and manufactures Class A motorhomes, Class C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers.
It has been an RV manufacturer since 1968.
In 2016, Jayco was purchased by Thor Industries.
Jayco Class A Models include:
- Gas Class A Motorhomes - Alante, Precept, and Precept Prestige
- Diesel Class A Motorhomes - Embark
Jayco uses the Ford F-Series chassis for their Class A gas motorhomes and the Spartan chassis for their Class A diesel motorhomes.
Jayco Class B Models include:
- Gas Class B Motorhomes - Solstice and Swift
- Diesel Class B Motorhomes - Terrain
Jayco uses uses the Mercedes Sprinter chassis (4x4) for their Class B diesel motorhomes (vans). They use the Ram Promaster and Ford Transit chassis for their Class B gas motorhomes.
Jayco Class C Models include:
- Gas Class C Motorhomes - Redhawk, Redhawk SE, Greyhawk, and Greyhawk Prestige
- Diesel Class C Motorhomes - Melbourne and Melbourne Prestige
- Diesel Class C+ (Super C) Motorhomes - Seneca, Seneca Prestige, and Seneca XT (4x4)
Jayco uses the Chevy chassis and Ford E-Series chassis for their Class C gas motorhomes. They use the Mercedes Sprinter chassis, the Freightliner chassis, and the Ford F-series heavy duty chassis for their Class C diesel motorhomes.
Jayco Travel Trailer Models include:
- Eagle, Eagle HT, Hummingbird, Jay Feather, Jay Feather Micro, Jay Feather Volare, Jay Flight, Jay Flight SLX 7, Jay Flight SLX 8, and White Hawk
Jayco 5th Wheel Models include:
- Eagle, Eagle HT, Eagle HTX, North Point, and Pinnacle
Jayco Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Octane and Octane Super Lite
- Fifth Wheel Toy Haulers - Talon, Talon Platinum, Seismic, and Seismic Alpha
Keystone RV Company
Keystone RV Company is based out of Goshen, Indiana and manufactures travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers.
It has been building RVs since 1996.
In 2001, Keystone RV was purchased by Thor Industries.
Keystone RV Travel Trailer Models include:
- Arcadia, Bullet, Bullet Crossfire, Cougar, Hideout, Laredo, Outback, Passport, Passport SL, Premier, Springdale, and Sprinter
Keystone 5th Wheel Models include:
- Alpine, Arcadia, Avalanche, Carbon, Cougar, Hideout, Laredo, Montana, and Montana High Country
Keystone Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Carbon, Hideout, Impact, Outback, and Outback Ultra-Lite
- 5th Wheel Toy Haulers - Carbon, Fuzion, Impact, Montana High Country, and Raptor
K-Z RV
K-Z RV is based out of Shipshewana, Indiana and manufactures travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers.
It has been an RV manufacturer since 1972.
In 2014, KZ RV was purchased by Thor Industries.
K-Z RV Travel Trailer Models include:
- Connect, Connect SE, Escape, Escape Mini, Sportsmen Classic, Sportsmen SE, and Sportsmen LE
K-Z 5th Wheel Models include:
- Durango, Durango Half-Ton, Durango Gold, and Sportsmen
K-Z Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Escape, Sportsmen Classic, Sportsmen LE, and Sportster
- Fifth Wheel Toy Haulers - Sportster, Venom V-Series, and Venom
Lance Camper
Lance Camper is based in Lancaster, California and manufactures travel trailers and truck campers.
It first started building RVs in 1965.
Lance was purchased by REV group in 2018. Camp Addict Co-Founder Marshall had a Lance 1995 travel trailer he purchased new. He owned it for about 9 years and full-time RVed in it for around 7 years.
Lance Camper Travel Trailer Models include:
- 1475, 1575, 1685, 1985, 1995, 2075, 2185, 2285, 2295, 2375, 2445, and 2465
Lance Truck Camper Models include:
- 650, 825, 850, 855S, 865, 975, 995, 1062, and 1172
Lazy Daze
Lazy Daze RV was based in Montclair, California and sold Class C motorhomes factory direct. They were a privately held RV manufacturer that had been in business since 1956. Unfortunately, in mid-2022, Lazy Daze went out of business. One of the better manufacturers is no longer in business.
Lazy Daze Class C Models included:
- 24 foot, 27 foot, and 31 foot floor plans
Lazy Daze used the Ford E-450 chassis for their Class C gas motorhomes.
Leisure Travel Vans
Leisure Travel Vans is a brand owned by Triple E Recreational Vehicles, a Canadian RV manufacturer based out of Winkler, Manitoba, Canada.
Leisure Travel Vans is owned by Triple E Recreational Vehicles, a family-owned company formed in 1966.
Triple E started out building travel trailers and branched out to making fifth wheels and motorhomes.
They acquired the Leisure Travel Vans brand in 2008.
In 2010 Triple E discontinued manufacturing all other RVs except their Leisure Travel Vans line.
Leisure Travel builds Class B and B+ motorhomes.
Leisure Travel Vans Class B/B+ Models include:
- Diesel Class B Motorhomes - Serenity, Unity, and Wonder
Leisure Travel uses the Mercedes Sprinter chassis and the Ford Transit chassis for their Class B and B+ diesel and gas motorhomes.
Little Guy Trailers
Little Guy Trailers has a plant in Somerset, Pennsylvania and manufactures teardrop trailers.
It is a privately held company that has been making RVs since 2002.
As of July 2019, Little Guy is an Extreme Outdoors brand (Extreme Outdoors acquired the assets of Liberty Outdoors).
Little Guy Teardrop Trailer Models include:
- Little Guy Micro Max, Little Guy Mini Max, Little Guy Max, Little Guy Micro Max, and My Pod
Midwest Automotive Design
Midwest Automotive Design is based out of Elkhart, Indiana and manufactures Class B motorhomes.
It has been doing custom Sprinter conversions since 2001.
In 2017, Midwest was purchased by REV Group.
Midwest Automotive Design Class B Models include:
- Gas Class B Motorhomes - Legend and Passage
- Diesel Class B Motorhomes - Daycruiser, Weekender, and Passage
Midwest uses the Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their Class B diesel motorhomes and the Dodge ProMaster chassis and Ford Transit chassis for their Class B gas motorhomes.
Monaco Coach
Monaco Coach is based out of Decatur, Indiana.
They manufacture luxury Class A diesel motorhomes.
It has been an RV manufacturer since 1968.
In 2009, Monaco declared bankruptcy and was purchased by Navistar International.
REV Group acquired the Monaco Coach brand in 2013.
Monaco Coach Class A RV Models include:
- Diesel Class A Motorhomes - Monaco Signature and Monaco Marquis
Monaco uses the Freightliner chassis for their Class A diesel motorhomes.
New Horizons RV
New Horizons RV is based in Junction City, Kansas.
They manufacture fifth wheels and toy haulers designed as trailers to live in.
It is a family-owned business that has been making RVs since 1989 and sells factory direct.
New Horizons 5th Wheel Models include:
- Summit and Majestic
New Horizons Toy Hauler Models include:
- 5th Wheel Toy Haulers - Summit and Majestic
Newmar Corporation
Newmar Corporation is based out of Nappanee, Indiana and manufactures Class A gas and diesel motorhomes.
Newmar has been making RVs since 1968 and was privately held until it was announced in September 2019 that Winnebago Industries was purchasing them.
Newmar Class A RV Models include:
- Gas Class A Motorhomes - Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, and Canyon Star
- Diesel Class A Motorhomes - Canyon Star (front engine), Kountry Star, Ventana, Ventana LE, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire
Newmar uses the Ford F-Series chassis for their gas Class A motorhomes. Freightliner and Spartan chassis are used for their Class A diesel motorhomes.
Newmar Super C RV Models include:
- Diesel - Super Star and Supreme Aire
Newmar uses Freighliner chassis for their Class C+ (Super C) RVs
Newmar Toy Hauler Models Include:
- Gas Class A (diesel) Toy Hauler - Canyon Star
Newmar uses Freightliner chassis for their Class A toy hauler motorhomes.
Nexus RV
Nexus RV is based out of Elkhart, Indiana and manufactures Class A motorhomes, Class B+ motorhomes, and Super C motorhomes.
They formed in 2010 and initially sold factory direct, but now they sell their RVs through a dealership network.
Nexus Class A Motorhome Models include:
- Gas Class A Motorhomes - Maybach
- Diesel Class A Motorhomes - Evoque and Bentley
Nexus RV uses the Ford F-Series chassis for their gas Class A motorhomes and the Freightliner chassis for their Class A diesel motorhomes.
Nexus Class B+ Motorhome Models include:
- Viper
Nexus RV uses the Ford E-Series chassis for their gas Class B+ motorhomes.
Nexus Class C Motorhome Models include:
- Triumph and Phantom
Nexus RV uses the Ford E-Series chassis for their gas Class C motorhomes.
Nexus Super C Motorhome Models include:
- Ghost, Rebel (4x4), Triumph SC, and Wraith
Nexus RV uses the International chassis for their diesel Super C motorhomes.
Northern Lite
Northern Lite is a Canadian RV manufacturer based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
As a privately held company, they have been building truck campers since 1989.
Northern Lite Truck Camper Models include:
- Limited Edition, Special Edition, and Sportsman Edition
Northstar Campers
Northstar Campers is based in Cedar Falls, Iowa and manufactures truck campers.
It is a family-owned business and has been building campers since 1955.
Northstar Truck Camper Models include:
- Adventurer, Arrow U, Igloo U, Laredo SC, Laredo SS, Liberty, and STC
Northwood Manufacturing
Northwood Manufacturing is based in La Grande, Oregon.
They manufacture travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and truck campers.
They have been an RV manufacturer since 1993 and are privately held by parent company Northwood Investments (also the parent company of Outdoors RV).
Northwood Manufacturing Travel Trailer Models include:
- Arctic Fox and Nash
Northwood Manufacturing 5th Wheel Models include:
- Arctic Fox and Fox Mountain
Northwood Manufacturing Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Desert Fox
Northwood Manufacturing Truck Camper Models include:
- Arctic Fox and Wolf Creek
nüCamp RV
nüCamp RV is based in Sugarcreek, Ohio and manufactures travel trailers, teardrop trailers, and truck campers.
It is a privately held company that has been making RVs since 2005.
Originally known as Pleasant Valley Teardrops, they changed their name to nüCamp RV in 2016.
nüCamp Travel Trailer Models include:
- AVIA
nüCamp Teardrop Trailer Models include:
- TAB
nüCamp Truck Camper Models include:
- Cirrus 620, 820, and Cirrus 920
Oliver Travel Trailers
Oliver Travel Trailers is based in Hohenwald, Tennessee and manufactures travel trailers.
It is a family-owned business and has been building Oliver trailers since 2007, selling factory direct.
This is a fiberglass camper.
They hold their value much better than traditionally made RVs.
Fewer issues with leaks.
Oliver Travel Trailer Models include:
- Legacy Elite and Legacy Elite II
Outdoors RV Manufacturing
Outdoors RV Manufacturing is based in La Grande, Oregon and manufactures travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers.
It has been an RV manufacturer since 2009 and is privately held by parent company Northwood Investments (also the parent company of Northwood Manufacturing).
Outdoors RV Travel Trailer Models include:
- Creek Side, Timber Ridge, Black Stone, and Back Country
Outdoors RV 5th Wheel Models include:
- Glacier Peak
Outdoors RV Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Trail Series
Pacific Coachworks
Pacific Coachworks was based out of Perris, California and did manufacture travel trailers and toy haulers. It was a privately held company that had been making RVs since 2006.
They were purchased by Genesis Supreme RV in November of 2020, and the Pacific Coachworks name was discontinued.
Pacific Coachworks Travel Trailer Models include:
- Econ, Mighty Lite, Pacifica, Panther, Sea Breeze, Surf Side, and Tango
Pacific Coachworks Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Blazen, Panther, Powerlite, Rage'n, Sandsport, Sea Breeze, Surf Side, and Tango
- 5th Wheel Toy Haulers - Powerlite, Rage'n, and Sandsport
Palomino RV
Palomino RV is based out of Colon, Michigan and manufactures travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and truck campers.
They have been an RV manufacturer since 1968.
In 2002, Palomino RV was purchased by Forest River.
Palomino RV Travel Trailer Models include:
- Columbus Castaway, PaloMini, Pause, Puma, Puma XLE Lite, Real-Lite Mini, and SolAire Ultra Lite
Palomino 5th Wheel Models include:
- Columbus, Puma, and River Ranch
Palomino Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Puma XLE Lite
- 5th Wheel Toy Haulers - Puma Unleashed
Palomino RV Truck Camper Models include:
- Backpack Edition and Real-Lite
Panoramic RV
Panoramic RV is a Canadian RV manufacturer based out of Chambly, Quebec, Canada.
They are a new RV manufacturer and currently are establishing their dealer base in North America.
They build a single floor plan of a Class B motorhome.
Panoramic RV Class B Motorhome Models include:
- Gas Class B Motorhomes - Panoramic
Panoramic RV uses the Ram ProMaster chassis for their gas Class B motorhomes.
Phoenix USA
Phoenix USA is based out of Elkhart, Indiana and manufactures Class B+ motorhomes.
It is a privately held company formed in 1996 and sells factory direct.
Phoenix USA Class B+ Motorhome Models include:
- Gas Class B+ Motorhomes - Phoenix Cruiser and Phoenix TRX
- Diesel Class B+ Motorhomes - Phoenix TRX
Phoenix uses the Ford E-Series chassis for their Phoenix Cruiser Class B+ motorhomes.
The Phoenix TRX uses the Ford Transit chassis, offering both a gas and diesel engine option.
Pleasure-Way Industries
Pleasure-Way Industries is a Canadian RV manufacturer based out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
It is a family-owned company formed in 1986. They build Class B and B+ motorhomes.
Pleasure-Way Class B Motorhome Models include:
- Gas Class B Motorhomes - Lexor FL, Lexor TS, Ontour 2.0, Ontour 2.2, and Tofino
- Diesel Class B/B+ Motorhomes - Ascent TS, Plateau XLMB, Plateau XLTS, Plateau XLTD, Plateau TS, Plateau FL, and Rekon 4x4
Pleasure-Way uses the Ram ProMaster chassis and the Ford Transit chassis for their gas Class B motorhomes. They use the Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their diesel Class B/B+ motorhomes.
Prime Time Manufacturing
Prime Time Manufacturing is based out of Wakarusa, Indiana and manufactures travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers.
It has been an RV manufacturer since 2009.
Prime Time Manufacturing was created as a division of Forest River.
Prime Time Travel Trailer Models include:
- Navi, PTX, Avenger, Avenger ATI, Tracer, Tracer Breeze, Tracer Air, and LaCrosse
Prime Time 5th Wheel Models include:
- Crusader, Crusader Lite, and Sanibel
Redwood RV
Redwood Residential Vehicles is an RV manufacturer based out of Topeka, Indiana and builds luxury 5th wheels intended for full-time use.
It was formed in 2010 as part of Crossroads RV. Redwood Residential Vehicles is part of Thor Industries (who purchased Crossroads RV in 2004).
Redwood RV 5th Wheel Models Include:
- Sapphire Edition, Sterling Edition, Garnet Edition, and Classic Edition
Regency RV
Regency RV was based out of Fort Worth, Texas and manufactures Class B and B+ motorhomes.
Regency had been manufacturing RVs since 2015. It started out as a privately held company but was purchased by the Emahiser Group in June 2020.
As of Summer 2023 it appears that Regency is out of business. Their website ceases to exist and their Facebook page hasn't been updated (but comments indicate they are out of business).
Regency RV Class B/B+ Models include:
- Xalta, Ultra Brougham, and National Traveler
Regency RV used the Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their Class B and B+ diesel motorhomes.
Renegade RV
Renegade RV is based out of Bristol, Indiana and builds Class B+ motorhomes, Class C, and Super C motorhomes.
They have been manufacturing RVs for over 20 years.
In 2017, Renegade was purchased by REV Group.
Renegade RV Class B+ Models include:
- Renegade Vienna and Renegade Villagio
Renegade RV uses the Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their Class B+ diesel motorhomes.
Renegade RV Class C Models include:
- Diesel Class C Motorhomes - Renegade Veracruz
- Diesel Super C Motorhomes - Renegade Icon, Renegade XL, Renegade Verona, and Renegade Valencia
Renegade RV uses various Freightliner medium duty chassis for their Super C diesel motorhomes and the Ford F-Series chassis for their Class C motorhomes.
Riverside RV
Riverside RV is based in LaGrange, Indiana and manufactures travel trailers. They have been making RVs since 2008.
Riverside Travel Trailer Models include:
- Retro and Intrepid
Roadtrek
Roadtrek is based in Cambridge, Ontario Canada and manufactures gas and diesel Class B motorhomes. They have been making RVs since 1980.
To say that Roadtrek has had a tumultuous time in the late 2010's is putting things mildly. They were acquired by the Erwin Hymer Group in 2016, but that ended poorly (won't go into the details here - Google it), with production shutting down.
In 2019, the French company RAPIDO Group purchased Roadtrek and resumed production.
Roadtrek Class B Models include:
- Gas Class B Motorhomes - Chase, Play, Zion, Zion Slumber, and Zion SRT
- Diesel Class B Motorhomes - SS Agile
Roadtrek uses the Ram Promaster van for their gas Class B's and the Sprinter van for their diesel Class B RVs.
Roulottes Prolite
Roulottes Prolite is based in St-Jerome, Quebec, Canada and manufactures lightweight travel trailers.
They are a privately held company and have been making RVs since 2000.
ProLite Travel Trailer Models include:
- Plus S, Lounge, Plus, Profil, Escapade, Evasion, Classic, Supreme, Max, and Xtreme
Rugged Mountain RV
Rugged Mountain RV is based out of Boise, Idaho and manufactures truck campers.
It is a family-owned business that has been making truck campers since 2016.
In September 2019 they announced they would be moving to a factory-direct sales model from having dealers.
Rugged Mountain Truck Camper Models include:
- Granite and Polar
The RV Factory
The RV Factory is an RV manufacturer based out of Elkhart, Indiana and builds luxury 5th wheels and toy haulers intended for full-time use.
It is a privately held company formed in 2014 and in 2016 acquired the Augusta 5th wheel line and Weekend Warrior toy hauler line.
The RV Factory sells factory direct.
The RV Factory 5th Wheel Models Include:
- Luxe Elite and Luxe Gold
The RV Factory Toy Hauler Models Include:
- 5th Wheel Toy Haulers - Luxe
Shasta RV
Shasta RV is based out of Middlebury, Indiana and manufactures travel trailers and fifth wheels.
It has been an RV manufacturer since 1941.
In the mid-2000's Shasta stopped building trailers.
Forest River revived the brand in 2010 (the brand was part of the Coachmen RV acquisition).
Shasta Travel Trailer Models include:
- Shasta
Shasta 5th Wheel Models include:
- Phoenix
Safari Condo
Safari Condo is a Canadian RV manufacturer based out of Saint-Nicolas, Quebec, Canada.
They make travel trailers and Class B motorhomes.
Safari Condo is a privately held RV manufacturer that has been building RVs since 1997.
The Safari Condo Alto travel trailer comes in different models, including ones with fixed roofs and ones with retractable roofs.
Safari Condo Travel Trailer Models include:
- Alto
Safari Condo Class B Models include:
- Gas Class B Motorhomes - M Series, L Series, and XL Series
- Diesel Class B Motorhomes - L Series and XL Series
Safari uses the GMC Savana chassis and Ram ProMaster chassis for their Class B gas motorhomes.
For their Class B diesel motorhomes, they use the Mercedes Sprinter chassis.
Starcraft
Starcraft is based out of Middlebury, Indiana and manufactures travel trailers and fifth wheels.
They have been building RVs since 1964.
In 1991, Starcraft was purchased by Jayco and is now part of Thor Industries (who purchased Jayco in 2016).
Starcraft Travel Trailer Models include:
- Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Lite, Mossy Oak Ultra Lite, Autumn Ridge, GPS, Launch Outfitter, Satellite, Super Lite, and Super Lite Maxx
Starcraft Fifth Wheel Models include:
- Telluride
Sunset Park RV
Sunset Park RV is based out of Shipshewana, Indiana and manufactures travel trailers and toy haulers.
It is a privately held company that has been building RVs since 2008.
Sunset Park Travel Trailer Models include:
- Liberty Independence, Sun-Lite, and Sunray
Sunset Park Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - RUSH
Thor Motor Coach
Thor Motor Coach RV brand is based out of Elkhart, Indiana and manufactures Class A motorhomes, Class B & Class B+ motorhomes, Class C motorhomes, and toy haulers.
Part of Thor Industries, the brand was created in 2010 when Damon Motor Coach and Four Winds International were merged (these two companies were previously purchased by Thor Industries).
Thor Class A RV Models include:
- Gas Class A Motorhomes - A.C.E., Freedom Traveler, Hurricane, Windsport, Miramar, and Challenger
- Gas 'RUV' Class A Motorhomes - Axis RUV and Vegas RUV
- Diesel Class A Motorhomes - Palazzo, Aria, Venetian, and Tuscany
Thor Motor Coach uses the Ford F-Series chassis for their Class A gas motorhomes and the Freightliner chassis for their Class A diesel motorhomes.
For their 'RUV' line of Class A's (though they don't necessarily call them Class A's), they use the Ford E-Series chassis (the same they use on their gas Class C's).
Thor Class B Models Include:
- Gas Class B: Scope, Sequence, Rize, and Tellaro
- Diesel Class B (4x4): Sanctuary and Traquility
Thor Motor Coach uses the Dodge ProMaster chassis for their Class B gas motorhomes and the Sprinter chassis for their diesel Class B RVs.
Thor Class B+ Models Include:
- Compass RUV and Gemini RUV
Thor Motor Coach uses the Ford Transit cutaway van chassis for their Class B+ diesel motorhomes.
Thor Class C RV Models Include:
- Gas Class C Motorhomes - Chateau, Coleman, Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite, and Quantum
- Diesel Class C Motorhomes - Chateau Sprinter, Delano Sprinter, Freedom Elite Sprinter, Four Winds Sprinter, Quantum Sprinter, Citation Sprinter, Siesta Sprinter, Synergy Sprinter, and Tiburon Sprinter
- Diesel Super C Motorhomes - Inception, Magnitude, Omni, and Pasadena
Thor Motor Coach uses the Ford E-Series chassis for their gas Class C motorhomes and the Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their diesel Class C RVs. For their Super C motorhomes they use the Ford F-Series chassis and Freightliner S2RV chassis.
Thor Toy Hauler Models Include:
- Gas Class C Toy Hauler - Outlaw Class C
- Gas Class A Toy Hauler - Outlaw Class A
Thor Motor Coach uses the Ford E-Series chassis for their gas Class C toy haulers and the Ford F-Series chassis for their Class A toy haulers.
Tiffin Motorhomes
Tiffin Motorhomes is based out of Red Bay, Alabama and manufactures Class A motorhomes and Class C motorhomes.
Tiffin started out making RVs in 1972 as a family-owned business. They were purchased by Thor Industries in late 2020.
Tiffin Class A Motorhome Models include:
- Gas Class A Motorhomes - Open Road
- Diesel Class A Motorhomes - Allegro Breeze, Allegro RED, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr
Tiffin Motorhomes uses the Ford F-Series chassis for their Class A gas motorhomes and both the PowerGlide chassis and the Freightliner chassis for their Class A diesel motorhomes.
Tiffin Class B Models Include:
- Cahaba
Tiffin uses the Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their Class B diesel vans.
Tiffin Class C Motorhome Models include:
- Diesel Class C Motorhomes - Wayfarer
- Diesel Super C Motorhomes - Allegro Bay
Tiffin Motorhomes uses the Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their Class C diesel motorhomes and the Freightliner chassis for their Super C diesel motorhomes.
Travel Lite RV
Travel Lite RV is based out of New Paris, Indiana and manufactures travel trailers and truck campers.
It is a family-owned business that has been making RVs since 1998.
Travel Lite Travel Trailer Models include:
- Rove Lite, Aura, F Lite, Evoke, and Falcon
Travel Lite Truck Camper Models include:
- Extended Stay, Super Lite, and Rayzr
VanLeigh RV
VanLeigh RV is based out of Burnsville, MS and manufactures fifth wheels.
VanLeigh was formed in 2014 by three generations of the Tiffin family. In 2019, it became a division of family-owned Tiffin Motorhomes. In late 2020 it, as well as the entire Tiffin product line, was sold to Thor Industries.
VanLeigh ceased production in March of 2023 as Tiffin decided to concentrate on motorized RVs.
VanLeigh 5th Wheel Models include:
- Beacon, Vilano, and Pinecrest
VanLeigh 5th Wheel Toy Hauler Models include:
- Ambition
Venture RV
Venture RV is based out of Shipshewana, Indiana and manufactures lightweight travel trailers.
Venture started as a division of K-Z RV and is now part of Thor Industries (parent company K-Z was purchased by Thor in 2014).
They introduced their first 5th wheel model in the summer of 2023.
Venture RV Travel Trailer Models include:
- SportTrek, SportTrek Touring, Stratus, Sonic, Sonic X, and Sonic Lite
Venture RV 5th Wheel Models include:
- SportTrek Touring
Winnebago Industries
Winnebago Industries is based out of Forest City, Iowa and manufactures Class A motorhomes, Class B motorhomes, Class C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers.
The Winnebago RV brand was 'born' in 1961 and is an American icon. It is a publicly-traded company.
Winnebago Class A Models include:
- Gas Class A Motorhomes - Adventurer, Adventurer AE, Intent, Sightseer, Sunstar, Sunstart 33K, Sunstar LX, Sunova, Vista, Vista 33K, and Vista LX
- Diesel Class A Motorhomes - Horizon, Inspire, Journey, and Forza
Winnebago uses the Ford F-Series chassis for their Class A gas motorhomes and the Maxum and Freightliner chassis for their Class A diesel motorhomes.
Winnebago Class B/B+ Models include:
- Gas Class B Motorhomes - Roam, Travato, Solis, and Solis Pocket
- Gas Class B+ Motorhomes - EKKO
- Diesel Class B Motorhomes - Boldt, Era, and Revel
Winnebago uses the Ford Transit chassis and Ram ProMaster chassis for their Class B and B+ gas motorhomes. For their Class B diesel motorhomes, they use the Mercedes Sprinter chassis.
Winnebago Class C Models include:
- Gas Class C Motorhomes - Aspect, Cambria, Minnie Winnie, Outlook, and Spirit
- Diesel Class C Motorhomes - Fuse, Navion, Porto, View, and Vita
Winnebago uses the Ford E-Series chassis for their Class C gas motorhomes.
For their Class C diesel motorhomes, they use the Mercedes Sprinter chassis and the Ford Transit chassis.
Winnebago Travel Trailer Models include:
- Hike, Hike 100, Minnie, Micro Minnie, Micro Minnie FLX, Minnie Drop, Minnie Plus, and Voyage
Winnebago 5th Wheel Models include:
- Micro Minnie, Minnie Plus, and Voyage
Winnebago Toy Hauler Models include:
- Bumper Pull Toy Haulers - Spyder
- Fifth Wheel Toy Haulers - Spyder
Author: Marshall Wendler
As the co-founder of Camp Addict, Marshall Wendler is a seasoned expert in the world of RVing, with years of hands-on experience living the full-time RV life in his travel trailer. From 2014 to 2020, Marshall learned the ins and outs of the lifestyle and has enjoyed sharing his knowledge and expertise with others. After a brief hiatus as a part-time RVer in 2021 and 2022, Marshall is back on the road full-time, embracing the vanlife and all the exciting possibilities it brings. He particularly enjoys the freedom and flexibility of boondocking and is excited to share his technical insights with the Camp Addict community. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the RV world, Marshall has valuable insights and information to share, and is here to help you navigate the exciting world of RVing with confidence and ease.
Hi Marshall,
I just learned in an article about the existence of a trailer manufacturer which isn’t on your list called Living Vehicle. If the marketing hype about their new model HD30 features and quality is anything close to reality, it seems like it will certainly be a game changer for the RVing world. I’m wondering if you’ve heard of them, and if you could add them to your Ultimate list (and with any luck to your Best RV Brands list!)
Hi John,
I’ve known about Living Vehicles for several years now but haven’t added them to this page. I consider them to be a high-priced, low-volume manufacturer which we don’t include on this page (per the note at the top).
The HD is pretty pricey but appears to be a well-built, very nice rig.
I’ve never seen one in the wild, which is one of the reasons why I consider them to be low volume. I’m guessing (and this is just that – a guess) that most people that buy these rigs aren’t towing them accross the country to boondocking spots. I’m guessing they are mostly stationary on a nice piece of land as an alternative to building a sticks and bricks structure.
Hi Marshall! It is time to pull the trigger and purchase a motorhome on the Ford E 450 chassis. We discussed below why that chassis on a class C is what I need in able to tow over 5,000. However, I still want to know vehicles that are under 5,000 that can be towed behind a class A or C. I find lists on the net but it seems that each one are different from each other. I know that the Jeep is the go to vehicle to tow however, my wife does not want another Jeep. What I am still confused on is if a vehicle weights 4,000 pounds and the motorhome can tow 5,000 pounds, that leaves 1,000 pounds the Motorhome can tow….Right. What else do you have to consider in order to keep the tow number under 5,000 pounds? Does the fuel weight matter, water tank, dishes, cloths etc matter?
Thanks and I hope this is not to confusing!
Mark
Hey Mark,
Things are starting to get real! 🙂
Motorhome Magazine used to be the definitive source for vehicles you could flat tow, but Camping World/Good Sam did away with the magazine at the end of 2020. Though it appears they still publish a dinghy tow guide (vehicles you can flat tow) through their ‘new’ RV magazine. It appears that this information is behind a paywall, but it seems that Roadmaster (a flat tow equipment manufacturer) publishes links to them here: https://www.roadmasterinc.com/products/media/dinghy_guides.php
The FMCA (a very respected RV association) appears to publish their own dinghy tow guide here: https://www.fmca.com/motorhome/videos/player/24/38
Both websites have guides going back for years to check out what used vehicles you might consider. Either would be a good source, but verify the information yourself before purchasing a vehicle.
The tow weight is completely different than the weight of the actual RV. The RV weight (GVWR or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the weight the RV’s chassis can support. The weight on the RV’s wheels.
Any vehicle you tow will not put any weight on the RV’s wheels, as the dingy tow vehicle will support its own weight via its four tires. (As a side note, this is different than towing a trailer, which WILL put weight on the rear axle of the vehicle doing the towing via the tongue weight of the trailer).
You don’t have to worry about items you put in the RV affecting the amount it can tow other than GCWR, which I’ll discuss in a minute. You DO need to worry about items you put in the vehicle you are towing, as this goes towards the weight that the RV has to tow.
So there are two weights that you need to be concerned with when figuring out how heavy of a vehicle you can tow behind your soon-to-be purchased Class C with the E450 chassis. The hitch weight rating (5,000 pounds or potentially more) and the motorhome chassis’ Gross Combined Weight Rating (or GCWR).
The hitch weight rating is pretty straightforward. It is how much the vehicle you tow weighs, including any stuff in that vehicle (in case you are using it to store camping items, etc).
GCWR is the combined weight of the vehicle you are towing and the RV itself. We discussed this a bit in one of the below comments. So to know the Gross Combined Weight of your RV and the vehicle you are towing, you have to know the weight of the RV itself. In other words, you need to weigh the sucker. Or, to cheat, you can see what the GVWR (max amount the RV can weigh) is and add the weight of the vehicle you want to tow, and you will have your Gross Combined Weight, which needs to be below the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
Since you should never load up your RV to more than the chassis can handle (aka the GVWR), then you should be good using this cheat method.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is another topic I’ll briefly touch on. You have to make sure that there is enough Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) with the way the RV comes out of the factory so that you aren’t going to easily overload it with personal items. There should be a yellow weight sticker on every RV (typically near the main entry door or driver’s door – it’s in the driver’s door sill on my Winnebago Class B camper van) that tells you how much cargo carrying capacity you have for that particular RV. The GVWR should be there as well.
With some RVs, you will have very little cargo-carrying capacity, and it’s super easy to exceed the GVWR of the chassis. Some RV manufacturers don’t care about this; they know the average consumer won’t bother checking before purchasing. And most RV owners will never weigh their rigs, so they’ll never know if they are overloaded.
I know that is a lot to throw at you, so let me know if you need clarification on anything.
So glad I found your page! I have been trying to figure out for months what Class A or Class C motor home will tow my 4 door Jeep Wrangler at 4,400 pounds. A coach that will pull 5,000 pounds will not work. It seems that the advertising on some of these listed coaches is over stated. Seems like these manufactures make finding this out as had as they can. I did find that the Fleetwood Flair has an 8,000 pound towing capacity. If that is true, this coach would work. Right? I really don’t want a Fleetwood product as Winnebago coach is what I want but all i see is 5,000 pound units. Honestly, I am at my wits end trying to figure this out. I can not afford a new coach so I am researching used units like the Flair.
Hi Mark,
The reason why you are only finding gas coaches with 5,000-pound tow ratings is that there is currently only one manufacturer of gas RV chassis – Ford. So all the manufacturers use the same chassis, so they all have the same tow ratings.
Previously there was a Workhorse chassis that used a Chevy gas engine. I don’t recall what the tow ratings on those were, but I’m guessing they, too, were in the 5,000-pound range.
If you need/want a higher tow rating, you are going to have to go to diesel.
Keep in mind that the Fleetwood Flair with the 8,000-pound rated hitch still has the same actual tow rating limitation as all the other rigs. You need to look at the fine print.
Notice that the Flair has a GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating, or the maximum the RV itself can weight) that is 5,000 pounds less than the GCWR (gross combined weight rating, or the maximum of the RV plus anything it is towing).
Actually, some of the larger floor plans have a 4,000-pound difference.
So what that means is that if you have your RV at or close to maximum weight (which may not be hard to do with a lot of floor plans), you are limited to only being able to tow 5,000 pounds, even if the hitch itself is rated at 8,000 pounds.
I hope that helps explain why you are seeing the tow ratings on gas motorhomes that you are seeing.
Thanks Marshall, My wife does like diesel at all. I guess my only option is to sell my 4 door Jeep and get a two door Jeep. That is about 300 lbs less than a four door. I guess 300 pounds less is better than nothing. One last thought. Isn’t the Ford 450 chassis able to tow more than 5K pounds on a class C? Thanks again.
You are very welcome, Mark!
Ah, good call on the E-450 Class C chassis! Indeed they do have a higher towing rating. Here is the Ford website that talks about the GVWR and GCWR of the 2023 E-Series RV chassis. Notice that there is both an E-350 and E-450 chassis. The E-450 is the one with the higher GCWR.
Taking a quick look at Winnebago’s current two Class C offerings (that use the E-Series chassis) I see that they have a 7,500 hitch rating. Winnebago also clearly shows the GCWR difference between the E-350 and E-450 chassis. The E-350 appears to be used only on the shortest floor plans (with the E-450 being an option if I’m reading it correctly).
If you can find a good used Class C on the E-450 chassis that meets your needs, then that solves the towing problem!
I also like Class C’s over Class A’s for safety reasons. The cab that you are riding in while the vehicle is in motion is an actual vehicle cab on the Class C. Whereas the Class A is nothing but a fiberglass cap. Which would you rather be in if you were in an accident?
Best of luck with your search!
I can’t thank you enough Marshall, you have saved the day!
Mark
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