FMCA COMMERCIAL MEMBER COACH MANUFACTURER GUIDE American Coach Heritage COACH MANUFACTURERS AND CUSTOM CONVERTERS SHOWcaSE MCA’s motor coaching families and commercial members have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship since 1963, when Crown Coach Corporation was issued the first commercial membership number. Of course, many more companies joined FMCA through the years, all striving to meet the changing needs of a growing force of motorhomers. Today a vast array of FMCA commercial members are producing bus shells; bus conversions; and type A, B, and C motorhomes. To acquaint FMCAers with these companies, Family Motor Coaching recently asked the companies to provide updated information about their products and services. Information from those that responded follows. 98 FAMILYMOTORCOACHING • JUNE 2008 AIRSTREAM INC. A Division Of Thor Industries 419 W. Pike St. | P.O. Box 629 | Jackson Center, OH 45334-0629 (877) 596-6111 | (937) 596-6111 | www.airstream.com BRANDS/MODELS: Type B – Diesel: Interstate. NON-SLIDEOUT FLOOR PLANS: Available. AMADAS COACH CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS: 1007 Obici Industrial Blvd. | Suffolk, VA 23434 | (757) 925-2862 BLUE RIDGE FACILITY: 2473 Pilot Mountain Road | Moneta, VA 24121 (540) 297-5790 | www.amadascoach.com BRANDS: Custom conversions on all shell types. Specializing in Prevost LeMirage H3-45 and XLII, including quad-slideout conversions. The company can modify and refurbish all brands and models of motor coaches. NON-SLIDEOUT FLOOR PLANS: Available. NEW FOR 2008: New floor plans include quad-slideout models. Bigfoot 3000 Series The company offers the latest in audiovisual technology and features custom photographic interface touch-screen control of all coach systems. engine or optional Cummins ISM 650-horsepower engine. HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE MODELS: Available. Standard features include a power driver’s side window, GPS FACTORY TOURS: By appointment. navigation system, color rear-vision system, 40-inch LCD TV in the living room and 26-inch LCD TV in the bedroom, and AMERICAN COACH multiplex wiring throughout, allowing the lights to be turned A Division Of Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. on or off from multiple locations. Available options include a 1420 Patterson St. | Decatur, IN 46733 passenger-side viewing screen for the GPS navigation system, (800) 435-7345 | (951) 351-3500 | www.americancoach.com Bluetooth hands-free link, Sony TV with Blu-Ray DVD player, BRANDS/MODELS: Type A – Diesel: Allegiance, Eagle, and Bose Wave Radio in the bedroom. Heritage, Tradition. FACTORY TOURS: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. NEW FOR 2009: The new American Allegiance includes two Call (800) 634-0855 or visit www.monaco-online.com. triple-slideout floor plans, each with opposing 30-inch-deep slideout rooms up front to create a large, open living area. The BIGFOOT INDUSTRIES Allegiance is equipped with a Cummins ISL 400-horsepower 4114 Crozier Road | Armstrong, BC | Canada V0E 1B6 engine. Exterior features include graphics with full-body paint, (250) 546-2177 | www.bigfootrv.com curved front and rear caps with seamless hidden-fastener BRANDS/MODELS: Type C – Gasoline or diesel: 3000 Series, SHOWcaSE molding, and an available entertainment center with 26-inch 4000 Series. LCD TV. Inside the coach features a contemporary dash with a NON-SLIDEOUT FLOOR PLANS: Available on 3000 Series. low-profile instrument panel, Navion R5000 information and NEW FOR 2009: The all-new Touring Edition model in the entertainment center, and Ultraleather-brand upholstery. 3000 Series line will include a 28-foot floor plan and a 25-foot FACTORY TOURS: Call or visit www.americancoach.com/tours model, each with a slideout. The motorhomes are built on a for information. 14,500-pound-GVWR Ford E-450 chassis. The 28-foot model has a 200-inch wheelbase; the 25-foot model has a 190-inch BEAVER wheelbase. Touring Edition models include various enhancements By Monaco Coach Corporation and improvements. 91320 Coburg Industrial Way | Coburg, OR 97408 FACTORY TOURS: Tuesday – Thursday 3:30 p.m. by appointment. (800) 634-0855 | www.beavermotorcoaches.com BRANDS/MODELS: Type A – Diesel: Contessa, Marquis, Patriot. BLUE BIRD COACHWORKS NEW FOR 2009: The Beaver Marquis, which features five One Wanderlodge Way | Fort Valley, GA 31030 floor plans ranging from 40 feet to 45 feet in length, is built on (478) 825-0330 | www.bluebirdcoachworks.com a Roadmaster chassis with 10 outboard-mounted air bags for a BRANDS/MODELS: Type A – Diesel: Wanderlodge. smooth ride. It is powered by a Caterpillar C-15 600-horsepower continued » JUNE 2008 • FAMILYMOTORCOACHING 99 FMCA COMMERCIAL MEMBER COACH MANUFACTURER GUIDE II 241XL. Diesel or gasoline: Platinum 221XL, Platinum 232XL, Platinum 261XL, Platinum 272XL. NON-SLIDEOUT FLOOR PLANS: Platinum II 240 FS (Front Sofa) and FD (Front Dinette). NEW FOR 2008: The all-new Platinum II is built on a Sprinter chassis powered by a Mercedes-Benz turbo-diesel engine. It is available in front dinette and front sofa floor plans, with or without a slideout. HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE MODELS: Available. FACTORY TOURS: Weekdays during regular business hours. Call (800) 235-0984 or (941) 485-0984. COACHMEN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CO. LLC Dynamax DynaQuest ST A Division Of Coachmen Industries Inc. 423 N. Main St. | P.O. Box 30 | Middlebury, IN 46540 (800) 353-7383 | (574) 825-5821 | www.coachmenrv.com BORN FREE MOTORCOACH INC. www.easyrving.com 1505 13th St. N. | Humboldt, IA 50548 BRANDS/MODELS: Type A – Gasoline: Mirada. Type C – (800) 247-1835 | (515) 332-3755 | www.bornfreemotorcoach.com Gasoline: Concord, Freelander, Leprechaun, Prism. BRANDS/MODELS: Type C – Diesel or gasoline: 22-foot NON-SLIDEOUT FLOOR PLANS: Type C – Freelander. Rear Door, 24-foot Rear Bath, 27-foot Rear Side Bed, 27-foot NEW FOR 2008: Type As: The new Mirada Avant-Garde is an Rear Bath, 32-foot President. ultra-modern, entry-level coach that represents forward thinking. NON-SLIDEOUT FLOOR PLANS: All models. Each of the three floor plans integrates practical innovations NEW FOR 2008: All three fiberglass bodies (standard, and thoughtful living amenities, such as a forward-facing 26-inch cab-over, and wide body) are new this year. Other exterior body LCD TV that provides a viewing angle of nearly 160 degrees. improvements include molded rear wheel flares and LED lighting. Also featured is the Smart Space kitchen countertop design that Interior changes include up to 7 inches of additional interior space doubles the work space available when the folding faucet is down length in most models; three-burner self-igniting cooktops; high- and the glass covers are closed on the sink and stove. The one- quality, durable overhead cabinet hinges with gas shocks; lower piece windshield with horizontal-mounted wipers, the Sight Rite sofa base ends that allow the cab chairs to recline farther; and dash, and the ergonomically designed cockpit provide traveling custom birch utensil and knife block inserts in the galley. comfort and an improved line of sight. Type Cs: The all-new HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE MODELS: Available. Prism is built on a fuel-efficient Freightliner Sprinter chassis. It FACTORY TOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. features a plank wood vinyl floor, halogen lights, and comfortable cab seats. The new 2700RS floor plan features an exclusive rear CHARIOT INC. slideout that converts a compact daybed into a queen-size bed 2994 Paul Drive | Elkhart, IN 46514 | (800) 276-3131 when the slideout is extended. The Leprechaun’s new 320DS floor (574) 264-7577 | www.chariotrv.com plan features a contoured design, an angled slideout queen-size BRANDS/MODELS: Type C – Diesel: Chariot, Dominator, bed, and plenty of walk-around room. It can be outfitted with a Dominator Garage. All are built on Freightliner Class 8 truck large L-shaped dinette/sofa or theater-style double recliners. chassis. Custom conversions built on Freightliner Coronado FACTORY TOURS: Call for tour times. and Columbia chassis. NON-SLIDEOUT FLOOR PLANS: All models. COACHWORKS LLC NEW FOR 2008: The Chariot features a full-wall slideout while dba Texas Custom Coach the Dominator includes triple super slideouts. 10498 State Route 16 S. | Pipe Creek, TX 78063 HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE MODELS: Available with (888) 761-4225 | www.texascustomcoach.com custom design. BRANDS/MODELS: Prevost XLII LeMirage with up to two FACTORY TOURS: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. slideouts, Prevost H3-45 VIP with up to four slideouts, and by appointment. Contact Kurt Bowman. MCI J-4500 with up to three slideouts. NON-SLIDEOUT FLOOR PLANS: Available on every shell. COACH HOUSE INC. NEW FOR 2008: The LifeStyle LS-II and LS-III custom floor 3480 Technology Drive | Nokomis, FL 34275 plans. A new audio-visual system features a 1080p high- (800) 235-0984 | (941) 485-0984 | www.coachhouserv.com definition Blu-Ray visual system. A dual satellite system includes BRANDS/MODELS: Type C – Diesel: Platinum II 240, Platinum one antenna for in-motion high-definition and a 5 LMB auto 100 FAMILYMOTORCOACHING • JUNE 2008 stationary dish that allows full HD programming. All conversions CT COACHWORKS come with a full two-year warranty. 9700 Indiana Ave. | Riverside, CA 92503 | (951) 343-8787 HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE MODELS: Available on both www.ctcoachworks.com the LS-II and LS-III. BRANDS/MODELS: Type A – Gasoline: Siena. FACTORY TOURS: Monday – Saturday. Call (830) 510-4224. CUSTOM COACH CONQUEST MOTORHOMES A Division Of Farber Specialty Vehicles A Division Of Gulf Stream Coach Inc. 7052 Americana Parkway | Columbus, OH 43068 503 S. Oakland Ave. | Nappanee, IN 46550 (800) 852-5979 | (614) 481-8881 | www.customcoach.com (800) 289-8787 | www.conquestmotorhomes.com BRANDS/MODELS: Custom conversions on Prevost, MCI, BRANDS/MODELS: Type C – Diesel: B Touring Cruiser MB, and other makes of new intercity motor coach shells, plus retrofit B Touring Cruiser GX-2, Conquest Super C, Endura, Independence programs. Special interiors of all types are also available.