Seen at the RV/MH Hall of Fame. This 1954 Holiday Rambler is an example of first model built by Hall of Fame member Richard Klingler as he started Holiday Rambler. Holiday Rambler Corporation is an American corporation, which primarily manufactures recreational vehicles. It was founded in 1953. In 1961, Holiday Rambler’s introduction of aluminum body framing ushered in a new era of lighter, stronger and more durable recreational vehicles (RVs). This aluminum frame (Alumaframe) became the standard for lighter and stronger RVs for 40 years. Holiday Rambler was also responsible for many firsts; built-in refrigerators, holding tanks and aerodynamic radiused corners. As Holiday Rambler moved into motorhomes, they were the first with tag axles and the kitchen slide-out revolutionized ‘interior engineering’ in the field. Holiday Rambler was sold to Harley-Davidson in 1986 and later in 1996 to the Monaco Coach Corporation where its future, then under Navistar International Corp., was difficult in 2010 as it was for most motorhome manufacturers. In May 2013, Holiday Rambler was sold by Navistar International Corp. to Allied Specialty Vehicles. The RV/MH Hall of Fame is a museum in Elkhart, Indiana that features a variety of historical recreational vehicles from Airstream, Winnebago and other American makers. Founded in 1972 as the Recreational Vehicle/Manufactured Housing Heritage Foundation, the museum opened in 1991 and in 2007, moved into its current location. The foundation is a non-profit organization. The primary building, Founders Hall, is complete with artificial trees and other plants to create a simulated RV campground. The museum features a variety of recreation vehicles dating back 100 years and continuing through the 1980s. The oldest vehicle on display is a 1913 Earl Travel Trailer and is the oldest surviving specimen known. The oldest Winnebago and the smallest Airstream ever built are also to be found in the museum.—Wikipedia
Seen at the RV/MH Hall of Fame. This 1932 Zaglemeyer Tent Trailer was made by Zaglemeyer in Bay City, Michigan. The company also made an early housecar on Model T sedans. Zagelmeyer Auto Camp Company was probably better known for its Kamper Kar, considered one of the best in the 1920's. On October 7, 1922 Frank Zagelmeyer of Bay City, Michigan applied for a patent for his camp trailer. He was granted US Patent 1,650,253 on November 22, 1927. Frank Zagelmeyer went on to patent other inventions such as a trailer coupling. In addition to the standard features found on camp trailers of the 1920's the Zagelmeyer Auto Camper claimed to be the lightest one manufactured. One other notible difference was that its canvas was permantly attached, making for a quick setup and tear-down, and its hard-top roof. The RV/MH Hall of Fame is a museum in Elkhart, Indiana that features a variety of historical recreational vehicles from Airstream, Winnebago and other American makers. Founded in 1972 as the Recreational Vehicle/Manufactured Housing Heritage Foundation, the museum opened in 1991 and in 2007, moved into its current location. The foundation is a non-profit organization. The primary building, Founders Hall, is complete with artificial trees and other plants to create a simulated RV campground. The museum features a variety of recreation vehicles dating back 100 years and continuing through the 1980s. The oldest vehicle on display is a 1913 Earl Travel Trailer and is the oldest surviving specimen known. The oldest Winnebago and the smallest Airstream ever built are also to be found in the museum.-Wikipedia
Seen at the RV/MH Hall of Fame. This 1935 Covered Wagon 17' Travel Trailer was manufactured in Mount Clemens, Michigan home to one of the largest travel trailer manufacturers in the United States from 1935 to 1945, the Covered Wagon Company. The exterior of this trailer is leatherette covered with a canvas-covered roof. The RV/MH Hall of Fame is a museum in Elkhart, Indiana that features a variety of historical recreational vehicles from Airstream, Winnebago and other American makers. Founded in 1972 as the Recreational Vehicle/Manufactured Housing Heritage Foundation, the museum opened in 1991 and in 2007, moved into its current location. The foundation is a non-profit organization. The primary building, Founders Hall, is complete with artificial trees and other plants to create a simulated RV campground. The museum features a variety of recreation vehicles dating back 100 years and continuing through the 1980s. The oldest vehicle on display is a 1913 Earl Travel Trailer and is the oldest surviving specimen known. The oldest Winnebago and the smallest Airstream ever built are also to be found in the museum.—Wikipedia
