August 1996
Vol. 22 No. 1
Electronic Edition
RV News Staff
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Cover Story
FLEETWOOD
A Conversation with Elden Smith
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., by any measure is the most successful company in the history of the RV industry. This month, RV News takes a close up look at the company through the eyes of Elden Smith, senior vice president of the RV Group. - a position that he has held for 25 years. Smith talks about the foundations of Fleetwood which founder John C. Crean established in the beginning and how those principals have managed to serve Fleetwood through its growth. Read what Smith thinks about where the best innovations will come from and what Fleetwood's goals are for the future.

RV News Test Drive - - 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
An Excellent RVer's Vehicle for Small to Mid-Size Towing
RV News recently took the Chevy Blazer out for a test drive. See what the re-engineered Blazer offers to your customers who may be in the market for a new tow vehicle.

Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show Preview On Target with Harrisburg
RV News previews next month's Pennsylvania Recreational Vehicle and Camping Association's 28th Annual RV & Camping Show which will be held September 9 - 10, in Harrisburg, PA. Read what new features have been added for this year's and event and arrange your schedule to take in the traditional events surrounding trade days at the show.

Life on Wheels RV Conference Resounding Success
Four-hundred-thirty students from 35 states and two Canadian provinces gathered to learn all about the RV lifestyle at the Life on Wheels conference in June at the University of Idaho for a week-long program. Read how they felt about the program and what plans are being made for next year's programs.

Using The Internet
Over the months since we launched RV America On Line® we have answered a lot of questions for potential clients. For the most part these questions tend to be similar for companies that are thinking about putting their business on the Internet. We have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions and provided answers.

Editorial - Whoa!
Let’s Not Put The Bite On Suppliers AGAIN!
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Cover Photo: Elden Smith, senior vice president, Fleetwood's RV Group, shares the spotlight with the prototype of the 1997 Bounder motorhome.


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