2011 Model Year Marks 20th Anniversary for American Coach; Adds American Revolution to the Family and Launches New Generation of Liberty Chassis®

DECATUR, Ind., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- American Coach, the luxury coach division of Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, today announced the launch of its 2011 American Tradition, American Eagle and American Heritage luxury motor homes. The Company also introduced the newest addition to the American Coach family: American Revolution.

"We are proud to announce the addition of American Revolution to our luxury line-up," said Justin Humphreys, national sales manager for American Coach. "Its features and amenities align perfectly with what our dealers and customers have to come to expect from the American Coach line of luxury coaches."

The 2011 American Revolution features three 42-foot floor plans: a full-wall slide model with rear walk-in closet (42T); a full-wall slide model with rear bath (42W); and a quad-slide, side-aisle model with gourmet galley. Standard amenities on American Revolution include Sony® Blu-Ray Home Theater System, Villa furniture, powered front privacy blinds, full tile throughout, power generator slide, Aqua Hot® heating system, residential refrigerator, and dual in-dash monitors.

"In addition to the introduction of American Revolution, there are a lot of exciting changes on our 2011 American Coach line-up; including the all-new Liberty Chassis™ platform that features 30-percent more pass-through storage space," said Chris Carter, product development manager for American Coach. "In addition, we have upgraded our interior decor selections and added high-quality Sony® televisions, DVD players and sound systems as standard features. All of these changes are a direct result of dealer and customer feedback – an integral part of our product development process."

The 2011 American Heritage features the industry's largest floor plan, a 45-foot full-wall-slide with 30-inch deep slide boxes (45B). This spacious floor plan provides customers with over 450 square feet of living space, and updated in 2011 to include 40" mid-ship TV, dual sinks in the rear bath and twice as much hanging space in the rear wardrobe.  American Heritage is a handcrafted, made-to-order luxury coach with a long list of impressive features including exterior graphics that go through the windows for dazzling curb appeal, heated front driver/ passenger seats with built-in massage controls, dual dash monitors and temperature controls, residential-style shower, powered basement slide trays, Onan® 12.5 kw generator, quartz countertops, 46-inch Sony® LED front TV and 46"inch Sony® LED bedroom TV.  

The 2011 American Eagle features three full-wall-slide models with 30" deep slide boxes for unmatched living space (42M, 42P, 45B). The 2011 American Eagle is loaded with features including roof mounted awnings, dual dash monitors, Villa® furniture, Mystera® solid surface countertops, Sony® Blu-Ray DVD, Sony® LED TVs, Bose® home theater system, optional powered window day/night shades, high-gloss polished porcelain tile throughout and Kohler® faucets.  In addition, the 2011 American Eagle now features a new Almond Mocha Glaze wood color, as well as redesigned cabinet door and slide-out trim for added luxury.

The 2011 American Tradition features two 42-foot full-wall-slide models (42M 42P), as well as a 45-foot, quad-slide model (45Y) with residential "gourmet galley"; all with 30" deep slide boxes. Feature highlights on the 2011 American Tradition include elegant slide out trim design, new Almond Mocha Glaze wood color, Villa® furniture, dual dash monitors, quiet air conditioning system, porcelain tiled floors throughout, Avionics entry door, power driver window, and Sony® Blu-Ray Home Theater.  

Model year 2011 also marks the 20th anniversary for American Coach.

"Since 1991, American Coach has produced high-quality luxury coaches and provided industry-leading aftermarket service support to our customers in a marketplace that has seen its fair share of ups and downs," said Humphreys. "Yet I can state proudly that our passion and commitment to our customers has remained unwavering; regardless of the economic climate.  In return, our customers have gone out of their way to support us whether it is with loyalty to the American Coach brand or by providing scholarships to the children of our employees. Our customers are the reason for our success over the past 20 years; which is why we have so much to celebrate during this year."

For more information about American Coach, call 1-800-854-1344 or visit www.americancoach.com.

About Fleetwood RV, Inc.

Fleetwood RV, Inc. ("Fleetwood RV" or the "Company") is a leading manufacturer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles. The Company has one of the best and longest standing distribution networks in the industry and boasts some of the industry's most recognized and iconic brand names such as American Coach and Bounder. Fleetwood RV is headquartered in Decatur, Ind., which is also its principal manufacturing location.

SOURCE Fleetwood RV, Inc.