Newmar Names Terveer Director of Luxury Sales

Newmar Corp. today (Jan. 20) announced the promotion of Pat Terveer to director of luxury sales, product planning and design.

According to a news release, Terveer joined Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar in February of 2007 as its director of sales. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing all of Newmar’s luxury sales, as well as directing the product planning and design for all Newmar products. He will continue to report to John Sammut, vice president of sales and marketing.

“Pat has been in the RV industry for over 30 years,” said Sammut. “During his career, Pat was instrumental in the creation of the American Coach brand in 1991. Pat’s wealth of experience, fine eye for luxury motorhomes as well as his strong relationships with luxury motorhome owners makes him the ideal candidate for this position.”

Terveer noted, “This expansion of my product planning responsibilities to include the Mountain Aire, Essex and King Aire brands is something of a homecoming for me. I am very excited about this opportunity.”

Dick Gore’s to Offer Wheelchair-Ready Coach

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Dick Gore’s RV World announced it will be carrying the 2012  Canyon Star 3911 by Newmar Corp., the first luxury motor coach designed from the ground up to be wheelchair accessible.

According to a press release, the Canyon Star 3911 is a full-size Class A motorhome built on a Ford chassis and powered by a V10 gas engine.

“Unlike units that have been aftermarket adapted for handicap access, the Canyon Star 3911 was actually built with wheelchair access in mind,” says Dana Drake, general manager at Dick Gore’s RV World. “It has all the luxury you could want — a plush interior, three slideouts, rear and side cameras, truffle full-paint Masterpiece finish — but it also has a 48-inch power wheelchair lift, lowered switches and controls, and a 30-inch path through the coach, even with the slides in.”

Other features include:

• Lowered cooktop with the microwave below.

• 48-inch by 37-inch roll-in shower with seat.

• Accessible sink, with lowered mirror and cabinet and commode grab bars.

• Wheelchair storage behind the passenger seat.

• Combo dinette with table that accommodates wheelchairs.

Dick Gore’s RV World is a full-service dealership with with three locations in Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Richmond Hill, Ga.

 

Newmar Adds Canadian-based Dealer Bella Vista

Newmar Corp., a manufacturer of Class A motorhomes and fifth-wheels, has expanded its dealer base in Canada with the addition of Bella Vista RV Centre in Hawkestone, Ontario.

“The Newmar sales and management team is happy to have Bella Vista RV Centre join its dealer network,” said John Sammut, Newmar vice president of sales and marketing, in a press release. “Bella Vista shares our goals in terms of quality, value, and customer service. They run an excellent dealership in Canada and we are looking forward to a profitable relationship with them in the Ontario market.”

Bella Vista will sell Newmar’s gas motorhome products, which include the new Bay Star Sport, Bay Star and Canyon Star brands.

“Bella Vista has a very clean quality facility in a quality location with a modern showroom and service bays,” said Doug Drover, sales account manager for Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar. “I think Bella Vista is an excellent up and coming motorhome dealer in the province of Ontario and we are excited to grow with them in the future.”

Bella Vista is a relatively new dealership that was established in 2007 serving the greater Toronto and southern Ontario market area. It is a family based business offering “good value with the emphasis on customer service,” according to Newmar.

 

Newmar, Sony Offer 3D TV in Louisville Launch

Newmar Corp. announced today (Nov. 21) that it will show the RV industry’s first use of Sony 3D television technology at the Nov. 29-Dec. 1 49th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky.

According to a press release, the televisions will be shown in the 2012 Essex Class A diesel motorhome at the event, and will also be available on Newmar’s 2012 King Aire diesel pusher.

“Newmar’s introduction of Sony 3D technology in its luxury motorhome lines is just another RV industry first brought to market by our company,” said Kyle McCrary, Newmar’s director of luxury motorhome sales. “Thanks to the Miller family and the resources they provide, our company has a legacy of being an innovator in the RV industry. Newmar will remain committed to innovation when the opportunity presents itself.”

In a partnership between Sony and Newmar, visitors to the Newmar display will be able to experience the Sony 3D TV first hand, as well as have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a chance to win a Sony 3D television prize package.

For more information about Newmar products, visit www.newmarcorp.com

 

 

Newmar Introducing Bay Star Sport in Louisville

Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp. will introduce the all-new Bay Star Sport Class A gas motorhome at the 49th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., set to run Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).

According to a press release, the entry-level Bay Star Sport represents “the best value in a Class A gas motorhome since Newmar’s introduction of the Bay Star in 2006.”

The Bay Star Sport will be offered in four models ranging from 27 to 33 feet in length, built on Ford F-53 chassis and powered by the Ford Triton V-10 engine. Newmar said it plans to build the Bay Star Sport utilizing “the same construction, air conditioning system and slideout mechanism the company uses on all of its other products, while still offering the entry-level gas product at an affordable price.”

“The success Newmar has had with the 2012 Ventana LE since its introduction at last year’s show in Louisville, prompted our company to take similar approach in developing a lower cost version of our Bay Star gas motorhome,” said John Sammut, Newmar’s vice president of sales. “We feel that the price at which we are offering this well-valued product will render our company added business without taking sales away from Newmar’s best-selling brand, the Bay Star.”

The line starts with a base MSRP of $93,450 for the dual-slide 2702 model. Standard features include gel-coated fiberglass sidewalls with vinyl graphics, Dometic six cubic-foot refrigerator, 32-inch LCD TV in the front living area, Dometic patio awning and one piece tinted windshield. Optional equipment includes partial exterior paint treatment, hydraulic leveling system, slideout awnings and a 600-watt inverter. The Sport will be available in two stylish interior packages along with two wood finishes.

For more information about Newmar products, visit www.newmarcorp.com.

 

Fan-Tastic Vent Garners Sixth Newmar Award

Fan-Tastic Vent was honored on Oct. 27 by Newmar Corp. with the 2011 “Top Ten” Vendor Award. This was the sixth time the company has received the award, in addition to previously being named Vendor of the Year.

Commercial Manager Trey Miller, noted, “On behalf of the entire team at Fan-Tastic Vent, we are honored to once again receive this award. We feel that developing a true partnership with our customers allows us to provide an unparalleled level of service and support, while offering the highest quality products.”

Fan-Tastic Vent invented the high powered ventilator for RVs over 25 years ago. With manufacturing facilities in Imlay City, Mich., all Fan-Tastic Vents are made in the U.S. Fan-Tastic Vent is an Atwood Mobile Products LLC company.

Newmar Hosts ’11 Vendor Appreciation Dinner

Newmar Corp. held its 2011 Vendor Appreciation Dinner on Oct. 27 at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury, Ind. The dinner was hosted by Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar to recognize and honor vendors that received an excellent rating on their semiannual vendor evaluation.

According to a press release, 47 companies were represented with nearly 150 people in attendance at the annual event, now in its 14th year. Newmar said the purpose of the dinner is to show its appreciation to suppliers for the role they play in the company’s success.

At the conclusion of dinner, Newmar’s President Matthew Miller spoke about the importance of the partnerships the company has with its vendors.

“Newmar depends on you, our partners, to bring new ideas to our company in order to constantly improve the products we sell,” he said.

Before presenting the awards to the vendors honored that evening, Vice President of Purchasing Mike O’Connell spoke about the challenging business conditions the entire industry endured over the last several years and the effort and sacrifices everyone in the industry made to survive.

“Through it all, Newmar did not go out of business, file for bankruptcy, nor was it sold to anyone else,” said O’Connell. “Newmar did, however, pay its vendors when invoices were due, we paid our employees, and stood behind our warranty obligations to our dealers and customers.”

Those receiving awards were:

• Customer Service Awards: Beth Bloss (KIB), Marsha Hinson (Wesco) and Denell Reilly (Dometic Corp.)

• Salesperson of the Year: Jeremy Buckmeier – Freightliner Customer Chassis Corp.

• Delivery Service Award: Gary Singleton (Charleston Corp.)

• Engineering Innovation Award: KIB

• Top 10 Vendor Awards: Fantastic Vent (a Division of Atwood); Cass Hudson Co.; Country Road Doors; DH Machine; HWH Corp.; Medallion Plastic; Positron Corp.; Shaw Industries; Winegard; and Industrial Finishes and Systems.

• Virgil Miller Award of Excellence: Freightliner

 

 

Newmar Designs Wheelchair Accessible Coach

Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp. introduced a new wheelchair accessible floorplan, designed exclusively for the Canyon Star gas motorhome lineup for 2012.

According to a news release, Newmar engineered the new Canyon Star 3911 floorplan based on “numerous conversations with retail customers about their desire to purchase a wheelchair accessible motorhome.”

The 2012 Canyon Star 3911 features include:

• 48-inch wide power wheelchair lift with a wired remote control.

• 30-inch wide path from the front of the coach to the bed while the unit is in travel mode (sliderooms in) for wheelchair access.

• Large open floor area on the front side of the bed for easy access.

• A wheelchair accessible bathroom with a large 48 x 37 roll-in shower with seat, a lavatory that is open under the bowl for use with a wheelchair and a medicine cabinet with mirrors that are placed lower.

• Grab assist bars have been placed in the shower and around the stool.

In the kitchen, Newmar incorporated a new cooktop and microwave combination that places the convection microwave below the cooktop for easy access by a wheelchair occupant. The Canyon Star 3911 also has a standard “L” dinette that allows seating on the side or back bench as well as plenty of space to accommodate a wheelchair.

Other features include moving all the switches, monitor panel, and EMS panel from the top of the entrance door cabinet to a cabinet just behind the passenger seat for access while sitting in a wheelchair. Retail base price starts at $156,492 before options.

For more information about Newmar products, visit www.newmarcorp.com.

 

Five RV Builders Sharing Space at Open House

Monaco RV LLC, Carriage Inc., Travel Lite Inc., Fleetwood RV Inc. and Newmar Corp. are joining forces to display new products Sept. 19-22 on a 17-acre parcel of land on the northeast corner of U.S. 20 and C.R. 17 during Elkhart County’s 4th Annual RV Open House Week.

In what amounts to a classic case of how the emerging Open House casts industry competitors in unusually cooperative roles, the five adjacent exhibits will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily – and later when necessary — with a joint catered luncheon available 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. all four days, according to Ed Kinney, vice president of sales and marketing for Carriage, who played a pivotal role in organizing the display area.

The five-company exhibit, on the southeast side of Elkhart and a few minutes from the larger Forest River Inc. and Thor Industries Inc. displays, offers easy access, ample parking and close proximity to other manufacturer displays in the area, according to a Thursday (Sept. 1) Monaco release.

“We’re all splitting the costs, which are really low,” says Kinney, adding that there will be well over 100 units on display at the joint exhibit. “Everybody’s in this together.”

Kinney says this corporate cluster results from the experiences of some companies that felt their locations during last year’s Open House were too remote from the daily dealer traffic. Carriage’s management last year hosted dealers at the company’s home plant in Millersburg, a good 20-minute drive south and east of Elkhart.

Monaco’s main plant is in Wakarusa, Ind., while Newmar is in Nappanee, Ind., Travel Lite is based in New Paris, Ind., and Fleetwood is located about an hour’s drive southeast in Decatur, Ind.

There will be a tent set up amid the displays, said Kinney, adding that access to the paved parking area is off of C.R. 17.

“We look forward to bringing our products closer to dealers who will be in the Elkhart area,” noted Monaco’s Mike Snell, senior vice president of sales and product development. “We want it to be effortless for dealers to see our products, to learn about our advantages and connect with our employees and company. The manufacturer-dealer relationship is all about fostering good relationships based on open communication. At the same time, we want to provide the best, most state-of-the-art RVs on the market.”

“We’ll have lunches every day for dealers and visitors,” Kinney added. “We’re just real excited. It’s going to be a great turnout. It’s a nice layout. It’s a perfect piece of property – easy in, easy out, lots of easy parking. So, we’re just thinking of convenience for the dealers. And, you know, we’re three minutes from the Hall of Fame (where Thor will be set up). It doesn’t get better than that.”

Newmar Designs Wheelchair Accessible Coach

Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp. has introduced a new wheelchair accessible floorplan designed exclusively for the Canyon Star gas motorhome line up for 2012.

According to a press release, Newmar has had numerous conversations with retail customers about their desire to purchase a wheelchair accessible motorhome. In response to their specific needs, Newmar’s engineering department has developed a new Canyon Star 3911 gas motorhome floorplan which addresses many of the features requested.

The 2012 Canyon Star 3911 features include:

• 48-inch wide power wheelchairs lift with a wired remote control.

• A 30-inch wide path from the front of the coach to the bed while the unit is in travel mode (sliderooms in) for wheelchair access.

• A large open floor area on the front side of the bed for easy access.

• The bathroom in the Canyon Star 3911 provides a large 48 x 37 roll-in shower with seat, a lavatory that is open under the bowl for use with a wheelchair and a medicine cabinet with mirrors that are placed down lower.

• Grab assist bars have been placed in the shower and around the stool.

• In the kitchen Newmar has incorporated a new cooktop and microwave combination that places the convection microwave below the cook top for easy access by a wheelchair occupant.

• The Canyon Star 3911 has a standard “L” dinette that allows seating on the side- or back-bench as well as plenty of space to accommodate a wheelchair.

• All the switches, monitor panel and EMS panel are moved from the top of the entrance door cabinet to a cabinet just behind the passenger seat for access while sitting in wheelchair.

The 2012 Canyon Star 3911 starts at a retail base price of $156,492 before options.

For more information about Newmar products, visit www.newmarcorp.com.

 

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