Indiana retains a unique place in the RV industry, going back to the 1930s when pioneering individuals like Milo Miller, Harold Platt and Wilber Schult created the original RV business in the Elkhart-South Bend area. By the end of World War II, Elkhart was identified as the "Trailer Capital of the World." Hesselbart chronicles how the Hoosier State helped families make memories on the open road. -- Adapted from back cover
Time spent with the family in a Coachmen Leprechaun or a Holiday Rambler is unforgettable. Indiana retains a unique place in the RV industry going back to the 1930s, when pioneering individuals like Milo Miller, Harold Platt and Wilbur Schult created the original RV businesses in the Elkhart-South Bend area, making campers for sale. By the end of World War II, the national media was identifying Elkhart as the "Trailer Capital of the World." That status has been reinforced ever since, and the industry is still thriving in Indiana with the successes of Thor Industries and Forest River. Join author and RV expert Al Hesselbart as he chronicles how the Hoosier State became the RV Capital of the World.
Al Hesselbart, historian for the RV Hall of Fame Museum in Elkhart, Indiana, and the world's recognized expert on the history of the RV industry, traces the roots of modern recreational vehicles, from the grand old days of auto camping through today's luxurious mobile palaces. The author describes the careers and achievements of nineteen of the pioneers of the recreational vehicle industry, and the impact that they have made on RVing and camping today. Illustrated with dozens of photos of early RVs, this book is a valuable reference that all campers and RVers will enjoy!
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