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.

Liberty Coach Touts Energy-Efficient Lights

Liberty Coach, a leader in the motorcoach conversion industry for more than 40 years, has announced that they are now installing a more energy-efficient exterior lighting system into all new and existing motorcoaches.

Lumitec, a Delray Beach, Fla., manufacturer of LED lighting primarily for the marine industry, is manufacturing a new LED lighting system designed by Liberty Coach and built exclusively for the luxury motorcoach company, according to a news release. As the designer of the new lighting system, Liberty Coach’s specifications planned for retrofitting the lights into existing coaches and incorporating them into all newly manufactured motor homes.

Unlike conventional incandescent lights, LED lighting differs greatly in terms of its expected service life, efficiency and the overall usability or efficacy of light output.

“These lights are so bright that they can light up a nearby coach well enough to work on it at night,” said Frank Konigseder, Liberty Coach vice president and co-owner. “They also have dimming capabilities, whiter light than conventional fluorescent or incandescent lights, are more efficient and last longer.”

The LED light not only burns brighter and lasts longer, but also looks more attractive. Built to naval specifications that require testing in the harshest weather conditions, the Lumitec lights are housed in a chrome-plated solid bronze casting that has a marine look and feel to it.

Liberty Coach continues to co-design products with manufacturers like Lumitec and investigate new technologies throughout the year to consistently maintain the highest level of quality and provide the most up-to-date technology for its customers’ convenience, safety and comfort.

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 the 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.

With offices in Stuart, Fla., and Chicago, Liberty Coach has been manufacturing luxury motorhomes since 1968.

For more information about Liberty Coach, stop by their booth at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show beginning October 28th near the VIP entrance, go to http://www.libertycoach.com/ , or call (800) 554-9877.

Liberty Coach Adds Eco-Friendly Batteries

After exhaustive testing and research with the new battery system in Liberty Coach’s 2011 H3-45 triple slide, Frank Konigseder, vice president and co-owner of Liberty Coach, said in a news release, “We are happy with its performance and have made the decision to incorporate it into all our new models.”

With the introduction of a lithium iron phosphate battery system, several environmentally friendly advantages have occurred. The new system uses a non-toxic disposable battery that also has a much longer lifecycle than the previous battery system. Also, because fewer of these new batteries are required to power the various on-board electronics and other systems, there is a tremendous weight savings as well, making the coaches more energy efficient.

“By changing to the new lithium iron phosphate battery technology, we were able to eliminate 1,150 pounds of total weight from our H3-45 triple-slide model,” said Konigseder. “Additionally, whereas the older batteries typically would last about three years, these new batteries have on average a 10-year life cycle.”

While Liberty Coach is very happy with the performance and environmental benefits of this new system, the initial expense is more than traditional batteries. However, some of this additional cost is offset by the battery’s increased life expectancy which also helps save money when getting a coach ready for resale.

Many high-end motorcoach owners trade in their coaches every two or three years. Up to now, when a coach was being made ready for resale, typically the batteries were one of the first things to be replaced, which may not be necessary going forward.

With this new system, all batteries communicate on a proprietary network which continuously monitors each battery cell. The status is displayed on an output monitor that enables Liberty Coach to utilize the generator automatic starting system more efficiently by controlling the start/stop of the generator based exclusively on amp hour usage.

“The history of each battery is maintained in a non-volatile log which can be retrieved at any time,” Konigseder explained. “This may eliminate the need to replace batteries on used coaches in the future since we now have an accurate way to determine the need based on the actual usage of the batteries in each coach.”

Liberty Coach continually researches and tests new systems, materials and components to make sure the most reliable, user-friendly, and technologically advanced systems are being incorporated into their products.

Later this summer, for example, Liberty Coach will introduce the Apple iPad into their built-in, on-board electronics. The iPad will be integrated into every coach’s Crestron Control Touchpanel system which controls seven zones of audio, video, lighting, HVAC, shades and even the outdoor awning, in addition to monitoring and managing the fresh water and waste water, power generator, air doors and locks. Additionally, the Moritz Octoplex system controls the air conditioning circuit breakers and more than 100 dimmable and programmable DC breakers for lights, valves and other mechanical systems.

The company has facilities in Stuart, Fla., and Chicago.

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

Luxury Coach Maker Seeing 25% ’10 Upturn

Frank Konigseder of Stuart, Fla., makes and sells million-dollar Liberty Coach motorhomes.

And he thinks he will sell more this year than he did last year, the Palm Beach Post reported.

Liberty Coach is a family-owned luxury motorcoach manufacturer that was founded in 1968 by Konigseder and his wife, Jeanne. Simply put: They wanted to build a better RV.

New Liberty Coach motorhomes cost from $1.95 million to $2.2 million. Used ones go for $350,000 to $1.6 million.

The couple’s first project was the renovation of a Greyhound bus with 2.5 million miles on it.

After decades of partnerships with coach makers, Liberty Coach launched its own plant in North Chicago, Ill.

In 2001, Liberty Coach opened its sales dealership in Stuart. The Konigseders chose the location to cater to its strongest customer base. Today, Liberty Coach is owned by the couple and their two sons, Kurt and Frank X. Konigseder.

Frank X. Konigseder estimates that “80% of the customer base is east of the Mississippi River. And most of these people will transition through the Southeast and come through Florida.”

Liberty’s manufacturing plant in Illinois has 84 employees, and its dealership in Stuart has 18 employees. At its peak, the manufacturing plant had 125 employees.

Even though the economic downturn is the company’s biggest challenge, Liberty Coach reports increased sales in both new and used motorcoaches ordered for 2010.

With a total of seven new coaches sold this year, the company projects a total of 16 will sell by the end of 2010, up from 12 last year. The company also refurbishes and sells used coaches; 30 have sold this year.

Konigseder attributes the increase to people getting over “the shock of the economic recession.” People are “feeling better about the general economy … and have adjusted their lives” to the economy.

With other competitors in the market, why buy a Liberty Coach motorhome?

Remote control and computer systems make the management of the motorcoach as simple as driving it. The Crestron remote control system resembles a small television screen. The touch screen can dim the interior lights, control audio and video systems and raise and lower the blinds.

The interior of Liberty Coach motorhomes includes hand-crafted wood moldings and cabinetry, marble countertops and tufted sofas.

And the luxury extends to customer service. Each buyer gets Frank X. Konigseder’s home and cellphone numbers.

Louie Bob and Jo Ann Davis, from central Texas, have bought two Liberty Coach motorhomes. Bob describes his experience with Liberty Coach as “wonderful” and believes the company’s “workmanship is top-notch.”

Liberty Coach’s goal is to promote a lifestyle of first-class motor travel. It hosts an annual rally in Stuart the week of the Super Bowl.

“When you own a coach,” Jo Ann Davis said, “the friends you meet and make are really friends forever.”

Liberty Coach Reports Increase in ’10 Production

Liberty Coach, a family-owned and operated luxury motor coach manufacturer, has reported increased sales in both new and used motor coaches ordered for 2010.

Having sold a new triple-slide coach just this past Saturday (May 8) for a total of seven new coaches sold so far this year, the company projects a total of 16 will sell by the end of 2010, up from 12 last year. With coaches selling for upwards of $1.8 million, this is a significant increase that co-owner Frank Konigseder attributes to a strengthening economy, according to a news release.

“Sales for used coaches are up as well,” Konigseder reported. “And our employment has increased by 30-plus people from 2009 levels.”

According to the company, a custom motor coach by Liberty Coach rivals any luxury home with its completely integrated onboard navigation systems and other electronics. Liberty Coach also provides unparalleled customer support to its clientele, bringing its 53-foot service vehicle and support staff to major shows and rallies that take place across the country year-round.

Known for incorporating state-of-the-art luxury appointments and the latest technology for optimal safety, performance and environmental responsibility, Liberty Coach has been a leader in the motorcoach industry for more than 40 years. The company’s showroom and service center is in Stuart, Fla., with a manufacturing facility and service center in North Chicago, Ill.

For more information, go to www.libertycoach.com <http://www.libertycoach.com/> or call (800) 554-9877.

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