Liberty Coach is Off to Strong Start in ’13 Sales

Liberty Coach reported a successful trip to last month’s Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, completing sales for two of the company’s luxury Prevost bus conversions, according to a press release.

“It’s a great way to start the year,” Liberty Vice President and co-owner Frank Konigseder Jr. said of the sales, which included a 2014 Prevost quad-slide already in production and another coach slated for later this year. “Three weeks into January, and we’ve already sold six of the 14 motorcoaches scheduled for production in 2013. Hopefully, it’s a sign of even better things to come.”

The same could be said for the RV business as a whole. For the second straight year, the Tampa show enjoyed record attendance and strong sales among the hundreds of exhibitors, according to the event’s sponsor, the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA).

Much of that appears to be due to substantial growth in demand for smaller vehicles and trailers. A Jan. 18 report on the show in the Tampa Bay Times noted that rapidly growing sales of smaller RVs were key to the industry’s recovery from the recession. Konigseder contends that’s “good news for everybody.”

“Today’s entry-level trailer buyer is tomorrow’s motor coach owner,” he noted. “It’s great to see people getting into the market for the first time, and discovering the joy of the RV lifestyle. The longer they stay in it, the more they aspire to own the best. And you can bet Liberty Coach will be there when they’re ready.”

 

Liberty Coach Partners With Calif. RV Resort

Liberty Coach has entered into a partnership with the Motorcoach Country Club in Indio, Calif., to display its line of luxury motor coaches, according to a press release.

“We wanted a place that reflected Liberty Coach’s reputation as the very best in the business, in every respect,” said Vice President Frank Konigseder, regarding the company’s search for its first permanent location west of the Mississippi River. “And that’s exactly what we found at Motorcoach Country Club in Indio.”

Luxury Coach said that the Motorcoach Country Club offers “impeccable service and surroundings,” while earning a 5W Rating from Woodall’s.

“We’d been considering this move for quite awhile,” Konigseder said. “And after our success last spring” – during which the company displayed a 2013 model from St. Patrick’s Day through the end of April on at the country club – we knew it was time to act.”

Liberty will display units on a lot overlooking the club’s championship golf course, with the Santa Rosa Mountains in the distance. Konigseder plans to have a new coach on display throughout the desert resort’s prime season, which runs from January through April.

Konigseder expects the MCC coach display to draw interest from throughout the Palm Springs area, which is home to several other exclusive motorcoach resorts, including Desert Shores Resort and Indian Palms Country Club and Resort, both also located in Indio. Plans are now being finalized for the official opening of the site, which will take place this winter.

“To me, this is the perfect way to cap off what has already been one of the best years ever for Liberty Coach,” Konigseder noted. “Every company needs new horizons to aim for, new challenges to take on. Looking west is the next logical step for Liberty. I can’t wait to get started.”

With locations in Stuart, Fla., and Chicago, Liberty Coach has been providing legendary leadership in the luxury motor coach industry for over 40 years. For more information about Liberty’s custom Prevost motor coaches, visit http://www.libertycoach.com or call (800) 554-9877.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liberty Coach’s Tour Marking 40th Anniversary

Custom motor coach manufacturer Liberty Coach will be conducting a cross-country tour this year, marking the Stuart, Fla.-based company’s 40th anniversary.

“We have numerous rallies and shows scheduled between now and the end of the year,” said Liberty Vice President Frank Konigseder in a press release. “That means we’ll have at least one coach on the road constantly. We’ll also talk to dozens of coach owners – of both Liberty models and our competitors – and countless automotive, design and engineering experts to get feedback on our latest motor coach models, new floorplans and features, and suggestions for improvements.”

As sons of company founders Frank Sr. and Jeanne Konigseder, Frank Jr. and his brother Kurt have been working in the custom coach business literally as long as there has been a business. “There really wasn’t a ‘motor coach industry’ when they started,” Frank Konigseder said about his parents. “Their goal was to fill what they saw as the need for a high quality, problem-free motor home, which simply didn’t exist at the time.

“At first, they gutted old buses and redid the interiors,” he continued, “maybe adding a tube television set and an AM/FM radio.” Their product evolved quickly from there, the biggest step coming in 1978 when Liberty began its long-standing partnership with a Canadian coach shell manufacturer Prevost to take the luxury motor coach market to a higher level.

“Every summer is like a traveling road show, and this year is no exception,” Konigseder said. The rallies, he says, are one of the most important aspects of the business, not just in terms of sales, but for research and development, as well. “To find out what people want in a coach, you have to go where they are. Ask them questions, listen to their answers, and keep your mind as open as your ears.”

Stops on the company’s 40th Anniversary Tour included: the Royale Coach Club Spring Rally in Myrtle Beach, S.C., April 30-May 5, and the Prevost Prouds Rally at the New Orleans JazzFest, May 2-6.

For more information visit www.libertycoach.com or call 800-554-9877.

 

Liberty Coach Offering Discount on Two Models

Liberty Coach is offering discount prices on two of its luxury motorhomes, the No. 733 double-slide Cambria and the No. 734 triple-slide Sorrento.

According to a press release, the Cambria boasts a camel leather sofa and two matching recliners, Amtico antique wood floor, convenient breakfast bar/computer workstation combo, king-size bed and ample hanging and drawer storage space. The triple-slide Sorrento features tan laminate cabinetry mixed with Zebrawood, mahogany-finish Amtico wood floor, leather-upholstered living room furniture, and a Tempur-Pedic king mattress. Both coaches are powered by a Detroit diesel engine and Allison transmission.

In addition to the Cambria and Sorrento, Liberty’s current inventory includes a pair of 2012 editions featuring the all-new Volvo D-13 engine, as well as several pre-owned coach models ranging form 2001 to 2009.

“Whichever coach you choose, you get Liberty’s exclusive commitment to service and satisfaction,” company Vice President Frank Konigseder noted.

Liberty Coach operates a showroom and service center in Stuart, Fla., and a manufacturing facility with a service center in North Chicago, Ill. For more information or to see the new models go to www.libertycoach.com.

 

Dean Loucks Will Design Liberty Coach Exteriors

Frank Konigseder, vice president of Liberty Coach, announced the introduction of its uniquely designed and proprietary exterior paint finishes for all new coaches beginning with its 2013 models.

Introduced this past weekend at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, Konigseder noted, “People were blown away and couldn’t believe what they were seeing. Customers and even paint shop owners were coming over to our booth and were amazed by the technology we are using.”

Konigseder decided to work with well-known automotive and marine industry paint specialist Dean Loucks of The Art of Design, based in Elkhart, Ind., to design something “out-of-the-box” for Liberty’s newly manufactured coaches. After working with Dean for over 20 years on specialty coaches that have included an adobe Aztec village for Country Western musician Randy Travis, a baseball themed design for J.W. Henry, a past owner of the Florida Marlins, and a Napa Valley inspired vineyard theme for Brassfield Estate Winery, Konigseder was ready to introduce something unlike the traditional Prevost designs of the past to his customers.

Last summer Konigseder approached Loucks to discuss his interest in doing more uniquely themed exterior designs. Loucks will now be doing the company’s entire production starting with the 2013 Verona Edition which is currently on the floor at the Liberty Coach showroom in Stuart, Fla.

Loucks’ innovative work can be viewed on the Liberty Coach web site. For more information visit LibertyCoach.com or call 1-800-554-9877. To view a Youtube video click here.

 

 

Liberty Coach Debuts Consumer-Oriented Site

In keeping with its customer service focus, luxury motor coach manufacturer Liberty Coach has launched a new website that provides a number of useful tools to the RV consumer.

The site, www.libertycoach.com, offers a calendar of industry specific events including boat shows, air shows, Liberty Coach hosted rallies and a traveler’s guide with contact information and links to RV resorts around the country.

In addition, the site includes detailed descriptions of current inventory, a blog (Liberty Life) with personal insights from co-owner Frank Konigseder, news room touting high-tech and energy-efficient products and an interesting account of how Liberty Coach got its start back in 1968 when it converted a retired Greyhound bus.

Developed by MA Interactive LLC, the user-friendly site was went live July 22.

Family owned and operated for more than 40 years, Liberty Coach creates motorhomes that rival any luxury home. Coaches are equipped with high-tech on-board electronics, custom cabinetry, marble and granite finishes, modern conveniences and other luxury appointments, all backed by customer support.

Liberty Coach operates a showroom and service center in Stuart, Fla., and a manufacturing facility with service center in North Chicago, Ill.

 

Liberty Coach: RV Sales Rise 20% Since 2009

Liberty Coach, a family owned and operated luxury motorcoach manufacturer, has reported steady sales increases over the last year-and-a-half, including a 20% increase in sales since 2009, according to Frank Konigseder, vice president and co-owner of Liberty Coach.

“We’ve seen a tremendous increase in demand in just the last few months,” Konigseder said in a news release, “and we expect to have a very solid 2011.”

Konigseder continued to describe the first quarter as a significant turnaround since the challenges of the last few years. “We’ve sold more in the first quarter than in the same time frame of the last two years combined,” he said, “and we have five new coaches including 2012 product currently available for sale.”

Liberty Coach plans to roll out models in the latter part of second quarter with a new Volvo D13 engine. “We are continually looking for ways to improve, and incorporate new technologies and amenities wherever possible,” Konigseder said. “We are fortunate in that we get to see a lot of different coaches from all manufacturers come through our dealership, and enjoy being in the forefront of innovation.”

A custom motor coach by Liberty Coach rivals a luxury home with its completely integrated onboard navigation systems, electronics, luxury appointments, and eco-friendly devices. Liberty Coach is also known for its unparalleled customer support.

With a showroom and service center in Stuart, Florida, and a manufacturing facility with service center in North Chicago, Illinois, Liberty Coach has been a leader in the luxury motor coach industry for more than 40 years.

For more information or to see the new models visit the Liberty Coach showroom at 635 SE Monterey Rd. in Stuart, go to www.libertycoach.com, or call (800) 554-9877.

Liberty Coach Sales Signal Nation’s Recovery

Frank Konigseder, co-owner and vice president of Liberty Coach, a family owned and operated luxury motorcoach manufacturer, announced that the company has sold 13 coaches since the first of the year, and anticipates closing on several more in the coming weeks.

“We would have to go back several years to see such a strong start to a sales season,” Konigseder said in a news release.

The luxury motorcoach manufacturer did well at the Tampa RV SuperShow, selling five coaches and also taking top honors for the “best indoor display” for the third year in a row.

“All signs point to an improved economy,” Konigseder said. “We’re very excited about the comments we got from the people we talked with in Tampa, as a vast majority have expressed interest in purchasing this year.”

Konigseder attributes the jump in sales to several things, including the strengthening economy. “People see that we’re investing time and resources into our product while others have cut back,” he said. “We continue to introduce energy efficiency and new technologies wherever we see the benefit to the customer, and I think our product reflects this commitment.”

Liberty Coach has been a leader in the luxury motorcoach industry for more than 40 years. A custom motor coach by Liberty Coach rivals a luxury home with its completely integrated onboard navigation systems, electronics, luxury appointments and eco-friendly devices.

Liberty Coach is also known for its unparalleled customer support. With cellular access points from any location, on-board electronics and other systems can be monitored and repaired remotely if a problem arises even while a customer is on the road. In addition, Liberty Coach provides its customers with the cellular telephone numbers of its sales staff to help with any unexpected emergencies, and transports its 53-foot service vehicle and support staff to major shows and rallies around the country year round.

For information about Liberty Coach call (800) 554-9877 or visit www.libertycoach.com.

Liberty Coach Hosts Busy Open House Event

Liberty Coach celebrated a successful “Open House” rally where more than 120 customers and other guests spent the weekend at the luxury motorcoach showroom in Stuart, Fla.

Frank Konigseder, co-owner and vice president of Liberty Coach, a family-owned and operated luxury motorcoach manufacturer, reported three sales as a result of the weekend’s activities that began Feb. 3 and ended with a Super Bowl party on Feb. 6, according to a news release.

“Thursday night’s ‘Red Neck Yacht Club’ tropical theme and Saturday’s ‘Mad Hatter’ dinner went very well,“ said Carolyn Konigseder, head of marketing for Liberty Coach. “Everyone was in the spirit and seemed to be enjoying themselves.”

With record-breaking sales in just the last month-and-a-half, the company’s annual event attracts buyers from around the country.

“We were so happy to have had good weather this weekend,” Frank Konigseder added, “and to be able to enjoy our motorcycle ride to Palm Beach on Sunday. With the weather as cold as it’s been everywhere else, our guests were thrilled to be in Florida, and to be able to spend so much time outdoors.”

Many guests who are loyal Liberty Coach customers come to the annual event not only to enjoy the festivities, but also to explore current inventory and investigate the company’s high tech plans for future models.

“Our customers know that we are always investing in new technologies and are interested to see what we have planned for the future,” he said. “We have some exciting things in the works, which we will be talking more about later this spring or by early summer.”

Liberty Coach is also known for its unparalleled customer support. With cellular access points from any location, on-board electronics and other systems can be monitored and repaired remotely if a problem arises even while a customer is on the road. In addition, Liberty Coach provides its customers with the cellular telephone numbers of its sales staff to help with any unexpected emergencies, and transports its 53-foot service vehicle and support staff to major shows and rallies around the country throughout the year.

With a showroom and service center in Stuart and a manufacturing facility with service center in North Chicago, Ill., Liberty Coach has been a leader in the luxury motorcoach industry for more than 40 years.

For more information, call (800) 554-9877 or visit www.libertycoach.com .

Liberty Coach Schedules Florida Open House

Frank Konigseder, co-owner and vice president of Liberty Coach, a family owned and operated luxury motorcoach manufacturer with facilities in Chicago and Stuart, Fla., announced the schedule of events for the company’s annual open house beginning Thursday (Feb. 3) and continuing through Sunday.

“Having experienced record-breaking sales just these last few weeks, the company is ready to celebrate with clients and friends who often arrive days ahead to park and claim their positions on the Liberty Coach property in Stuart,” Konigseder said in the release.

Official registration begins Thursday afternoon followed by a cocktail kick-off and tropical-themed dinner party that includes the Burnt Biscuit Country Band and DeDe with the Good Times Dancers. More than 120 guests are expected to attend the four-day weekend event.

Friday’s calendar includes a group trip to the Gardens Mall for a Saks Fifth Avenue fashion show and Carmine’s catered lunch. Saturday’s massage therapy and jewelry trunk show are followed by a barbecue lunch and ice cream social at the Liberty Coach showroom. Sunday’s organized motorcycle ride (weather permitting) and Super Bowl party will close out the weekend.

“We’re a little disappointed that the Bears didn’t make it to the Superbowl this year, and hope the Packers finish off the Steelers,” Konigseder said.

Liberty Coach has been a leader in the luxury motorcoach industry for more than 40 years. A custom motorcoach by Liberty Coach rivals a luxury home with its completely integrated onboard navigation systems, electronics, luxury appointments and eco-friendly devices.

Liberty Coach is also known for its customer support. With cellular access points from any location, on-board electronics and other systems can be monitored and repaired remotely if a problem arises even while a customer is on the road. In addition, Liberty Coach provides its customers with the cellular telephone numbers of its sales staff to help with any unexpected emergencies, and transports its 53-foot service vehicle and support staff to major shows and rallies around the country throughout the year.

The company maintains a showroom and service center in Stuart and a manufacturing facility with service center in North Chicago.

For more information, call (800) 554-9877 or visit www.libertycoach.com.

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