Prime Time Manufacturing Receives "Quality Circle Award"

Prime Time Manufacturing, North America’s fastest growing RV company, was awarded the prestigious Quality Circle Award from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers’ Association (RVDA) in a ceremony kicking off the 2010 RVIA Louisville trade show.

“Prime Time Manufacturing is honored to have earned the Quality Circle Award in our very first year of business,” said Prime Time president Jeff Rank. “This award is a tremendous credit to the hard work and commitment of all our employees who have come together with a joint mission to build high quality products, while providing industry-leading services to our dealers.”

Prime Time was recognized for scoring 80 percent or above in overall dealer satisfaction as measured in the Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey conducted by RVDA. The DSI survey, which determines the Quality Circle Award winners, rates manufacturers’ performance in eight core areas: vehicle reliability/quality, parts support, dealership warranty support, vehicle design, sales support, sales territory, competitive price/value, and overall dealer communications.

 

“The DSI survey is an important tool for the measurement of the quality of our products, our manufacturing processes, and our sales and service policies,” said Rank. “We want to thank our valued dealer partners for honoring us with this prestigious award. Prime Time has geared up with an outstanding line-up of innovative and high quality towables for 2011 and we look forward to serving our dealers and retail customers with more award-winning products and services.”

Prime Time Manufacturing recently introduced the Crusader fifth wheel which was selected as one of the featured products for this year’s edition of the popular cable television program RV 2011 which aired recently on the HGTV network.

Flmed on location at America’s largest RV show in Hershey, Pa, RV 2011 host Chi-Lan Lieu toured the coolest new high-tech and eco-friendly recreational vehicles and took three families on the shopping trip of a lifetime, searching America’s largest RV show for the recreational vehicle of their dreams.

HGTV – America’s leader in home and lifestyle programming – is distributed to more than 99 million U.S. households and is one of cable’s top-rated networks. HGTV’s website, HGTV.com, is the nation’s leading online home-and-garden destination, which attracts an average of 4 million unique visitors per month.

Why Prime Time?

Whether you are considering the purchase of your first RV or your next RV, we are confident you will enjoy the following advantages of Prime Time Manufacturing:

DESIGN

Prime Time Manufacturing understands the critical elements of designing a winning recreational vehicle – floorplan, eye appeal, storage, and convenience. There aren’t many secrets in the RV industry and most manufacturers offer similar versions of the same floorplan. However, the true genius is in the details. Is every inch of storage space fully utilized? Is there adequate pantry space for both tall and short items? Where do you put your trash can? Does each feature maximize user comfort and convenience? Are the decors residential yet durable? We have spent years listening to customers talk about what they want in the “perfect” RV. Drawing on that feedback, countless hours are incorporated into dissecting every detail to fully maximize the enjoyment each of our models will provide. We are fanatical about design because we want to ensure that our RVs will EXCEED your expectations.

QUALITY

Prime Time Manufacturing chose to headquarter its operations in Wakarusa, Indiana, the center of northern Indiana’s Amish community. This is an area where old world craftsmanship, traditional work ethics, and doing things the “right” way are still emphasized and valued. Our executive management team has over 100 years of manufacturing experience that allows Prime Time to engineer and build an RV that will withstand the test of time. Every unit we ship is put through a rigorous 65 point system inspection at our factory AND at your selling dealership to make sure your first camping adventure is memorable for all of the right reasons. Finally, we provide a comprehensive Emergency Roadside Assistance program for your additional safety, convenience, and peace of mind. For us, quality isn’t just a slogan, it’s our culture.

VALUE

Prime Time Manufacturing is a division of Forest River, Inc, one of North America’s largest producers of towable recreational products. Because of our tremendous corporate sales volume, we are able to leverage massive purchasing power to produce an RV with more features for the money than any other company in the industry. We also operate with extremely low overhead. You won’t find Prime Time advertising in national trade magazines or traditional media sources – we rely on good old fashioned word of mouth advertising. Our dealers aren’t rewarded with luxurious trips or outfitted with fancy wardrobes – they only get high quality, fast selling RVs that are priced lower than the competition. We rely on our Corporate offices to take care of payroll, payables, receivables, accounting, Human Resources, legal, and many other operational functions - these additional costs DON’T go into the price of a Prime Time RV. We understand that the purchase of your next RV is one of the most important decisions you will make and we are committed to giving you the best value for your hard earned dollar.

FINANCIAL STABILITY

Since the purchase of your next RV will represent a significant financial commitment, you’ll be glad to know that Prime Time Manufacturing will be here to provide parts and service for the duration of your ownership experience. Prime Time is a division of Forest River, Inc, a company owned by Berkshire Hathaway, one of the world’s largest holding companies with a market capitalization in excess of $150 billion. Forest River provides the corporate umbrella under which Prime Time operates. No other RV company in the world can offer the financial stability afforded to a customer of Prime Time Manufacturing.

Going Green

Prime Time Manufacturing is committed to sustainable management of our natural resources and the protection of the environment through our company’s choices and behavior.

Leading the way in this effort is the exclusive use of CARB Compliant construction materials. Recognized as one of the most stringent air quality standards in North America, CARB Compliant materials will help your family breathe easier and keep them healthier.

Extensive research, testing, and implementation of the newest composite materials reduces the weight of our RVs, improves the fuel economy of your tow vehicle, and minimizes carbon emissions into the environment.

Utilizing lean manufacturing techniques, carefully choosing our manufacturing processes, and employing extensive in-house recycling are just a few additional areas where Prime Time Manufacturing has chosen to “Go Green”.

Coming Soon to Prime Time....

Sanibel Fifth Wheels

Following up on the success of Prime Time’s first fifth wheel product, the wildly successful Crusader, plans are underway for launch of the company’s next fifth wheel product – the fully featured Sanibel.

Prime Time understands that great floorplans are the most important factor when deciding which fifth wheel to purchase. Whether you are looking for a rear living room, rear entertainment, or need an emphasis on the kitchen, Sanibel will offer the utmost in user-friendly CONVENIENCE, STORAGE, and COMFORT. As we’ve demonstrated with every Prime Time product, even the smallest details of Sanibel will be analyzed to ensure that your expectations are not only satisfied, but exceeded.

Tremendous eye appeal is a standard feature on all Prime Time products. So, you can be assured that Sanibel will be in exclusive company by offering only SOLID CHERRY hardwood cabinet doors and drawers. Accented with BRUSHED NICKEL HARDWARE and CROWN MOLDINGS, Sanibel will have a look that is normally reserved for units costing thousands of dollars more. PREMIUM COUNTERTOPS, DESIGNER APPLIANCES, UPGRADED FURNISHINGS, and residential carpet and vinyl flooring will complete an interior ensemble worthy of admiration.

On the outside, Sanibel will provide numerous benefits – emotional, physical, and financial. With its stylish and AERODYNAMIC FRONT CAP, Sanibel will cut thru the wind allowing for a SMOOTH, STABLE RIDE eliminating tension and stress. Your wallet will be given special consideration as the Sanibel front cap will provide INCREASED FUEL ECONOMY with its rounded design. Once you arrive at the campground, Sanibel has been engineered to offer INDUSTRY BEST TURNING RADIUS to help you back into even the tightest parking spots. Sanibel will offer several new and innovative exterior features not usually found on ordinary fifth wheels that will easily multiply your comfort and convenience. Of course, Sanibel will have many of the innovative exterior features found on other Prime Time products – SLAM LATCH BAGGAGE DOORS, ELECTRIC STABILIZER JACKS, ELECTRIC AWNING, UNIVERSAL DOCKING CENTER, and an UPGRADED SUSPENSION PACKAGE.

Finally, our engineers have left nothing to chance when selecting the precise components to build a fifth wheel worthy of being called a Prime Time. The exterior walls will be 100% WELDED, ALUMINUM FRAMED, LAMINATED construction. We are taking no shortcuts – we will laminate the walls, the slide-out walls and roof, and even the entire main floor – to make sure Sanibel offers the best insulated, strongest, and quietest fifth wheel in its segment. We are ENCLOSING THE UNDERBELLY with a one-piece, corrugated ABS panel that will allow for adequate heating of your vital holding tanks and dump valves during extended season usage. Water lines will be carefully routed to prevent unnecessary freeze-ups on those cold weather trips and UPGRADED INSULATION, an EXTRA LARGE FURNACE, and ADVANCED AIR CONDITIONING systems will promote year around comfort.

Look for Sanibel at American RV, Olive Branch, MS in April of 2011.

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LaCrosse Features:

LAMINATED SIDEWALLS

Every Prime Time is standard with gel-coated fiberglass and aluminum framed sidewalls. No need to sacrifice with a “stick and tin” RV. Enjoy the great looks, convenience, insulation, and durability of laminated sidewalls.

AIR MATTRESS SOFA

Your comfort and convenience is ensured with this Air Mattress Hide-A-Bed. Plus, the engineers at Prime Time have incorporated a highly convenient storage drawer and worked closely with our suppliers to create a folding mechanism that eliminates pinch points.

BUS STYLE SLAM BAGGAGE DOORS

You don’t have to buy a Diesel Motor Home to get the security and convenience of Bus Style Slam Baggage Doors. These 1” thick doors also have a uniquely keyed lock that won’t be the same as your neighbors.

ELECTRIC STABILIZER JACKS

Prime Time takes the work out of leveling your trailer with the convenience of Electric Stabilizer Jacks. Luxury and value are combined with this LaCrosse standard feature.

ELECTRIC AWNING

You will love the push-button convenience of Prime Time’s electric awning. Complete with adjustable arms to allow for water drainage, you will find this feature standard on LaCrosse models.

"EZ TOW" AXLES

LaCrosse offers EZ Tow – another Prime Time innovation designed to minimize the vertical “bouncing” effect that is transferred to the tow vehicle when traveling over rough road surfaces, potholes, or railroad crossings.

MAX SLIDE

No sacrifices are required with LaCrosse. Incorporating over 13 feet of floor space, the MAX Slide Room offers a full size Air Mattress Hide-A-Bed and the industry’s largest U-Shaped Dinette. Live (and sleep) like a king with MAX Slide.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

Why can't your RV have the locking features found on your car? Tired of your keys breaking off in the lock? NO MORE! LaCrosse offers simple push-button convenience with the Keyless Remote Entry Door.

UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION

LaCrosse provides Best In Class convenience of having all your water connections, cable connections and outside shower in a lockable, all-in-one, easy to use compartment.

OUTSIDE KITCHEN OPTION

Outside entertainment and dining is easy and convenient with Prime Time’s innovative Outside Camp Kitchen. You’ll find a sink with running hot and cold water, a large refrigerator, a slide-out stove, and tons of storage for all your essentials.

 

SLEEP AND PLAY

Upright it’s a comfortable lounge area complete with drink holders. Laid down, it’s an extra large sleeping area. There’s no need to accept a simple bunk room when you can have the industry’s most versatile accommodations – Sleep & Play – found in select LaCrosse models.

TOUR THE PRIME TIME FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS BY FOREST RIVER AT AMERICAN RV IN OLIVE BRANCH, MS

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Reasons Why RV Traveling Is Growing Popular

Travel has always been an enjoyable recreational activity, and the reasons why RV travel is growing popular is no great mystery when the topic is viewed in detail. With the growing population of baby-boomers nearing retirement age, RV travel is growing popular with an entire generation of Americans that find themselves with an excess of available free time and a desire to see the country in comfort. To travel by RV is to exclude the stresses associated with commercial transportation, not to mention avoiding the hassles of increased security measures implemented since the tragedy of 9/11. Added to this is the fact that hotel and restaurant reservations are not necessary for RV travelers, and it becomes easy to see why RV travel is growing popular.

For those that travel frequently or on vacations of extended duration, RV travel is growing popular because it enables a significant savings when compared to conventional travel. Lodging and dining costs are slashed for RV travelers, and even the high cost of gasoline seems small when compared to the price of airline tickets, baggage fees and car rental expenses. RV travel is growing popular because it allows travelers to enjoy destinations and activities at their own pace, with no restrictions placed on personal schedules other than those self-imposed. This aspect of RV travel is an especially important reason why RV travel is growing popular because those traveling by commercial means are often hampered by the demands of following a strict itinerary. The amount of money that is generally saved by using RV travel can translate into enabling a much longer trip with the ability to participate in more activities. In short, an traveler gets more bang for their buck when traveling by RV.

Every traveler likes to be as comfortable as possible during their excursions, and RV travel is growing in popularity by allowing travelers to create an environment that is most suited to meet personal needs. Comfort items that cannot be taken along on conventional vacations are easily transported with an RV, including items such as bicycles or small boats that would otherwise need to be rented while on vacation.

RV travel is growing popular because it takes the hassle out of traveling with children, and can make life much easier for senior citizens on the road. An RV traveler can also take their beloved pets along without the associated worries that result from separation anxiety.

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Why Go RVing?

It's Easy On The Pocketbook

Free time shouldn't cost a lot of money. Owning an RV makes economic sense by significantly reducing costs associated with travel. Many RV models allow a family of four to save up to 74 percent on vacation costs compared with other forms of travel. That calculation takes into account RV ownership costs, including payments, insurance, maintenance, tires, tax breaks, registration and depreciation. Want to take a family of four to Disney World for a week? Traveling to Orlando in a typical family motor home will cost you 53 percent less than flying, renting a car, staying in a hotel and eating out, according to Go RVing. A trip to the Grand Canyon in a folding camping trailer will cost 70 percent less than driving and using hotels and restaurants.

It's A Healthier Lifestyle

RV families enjoy walking, biking, jogging and hiking. According to a Campfire Canvass survey, 70% of RVers say they walk more when on RV trips than when they are at home. RVers also say they specifically travel by RV to participate in outdoor activities like hiking and nature walks.

Increasing activity while on the road, escaping stress, recharging batteries, and bonding/reconnecting with family members all help to explain why RVers feel happier and healthier than if they didn't RV. RVs reduce vacation stress by allowing travelers to control their own schedule and timetable, by keeping the family relaxed in familiar surroundings, and by making spur-of-the-moment getaways possible by leaving the RV packed with the staples needed to head out of town with little planning. And, since rest contributes to overall physical health, sleeping in a familiar, comfortable bed plays a major role in recharging the body's batteries.

And, maintaining normal eating patterns is not easily accomplished while waiting in airport terminals, staying in hotels, and eating in restaurants. RVs make mealtime decisions easy because not only are they equipped with on-board pantries and cabinets for non-perishable storage, ovens/stoves and microwaves for cooking, and refrigerators/freezers to store your favorite meal ingredients.

Travel With Creature Comforts

Fully equipped kitchens and baths, central air and heat, TVs, VCRs and surround-sound speakers give today's RV travelers all the amenities of home. Many RV units also are equipped with slide-out sections expanding the living, bedroom, kitchen, and

Some of the modern conveniences and creature comforts available in many of today's RVs include:  

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  Choice of twin, double, queen, or king-sized beds, and bunk beds for the kids
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  Refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher
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  Full range with oven
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  Trash compactor
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  Satellite dish
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  Internet-ready computer station
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  Closed-circuit rear-view camera for backing up
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  Washer and dryer
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  Outdoor entertainment center
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  Global positioning systems
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  Driver's seat with built in heat and massage
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  Bring The Family Pets
  Full bath and shower or tub

Travel can be stressful, especially for pets and their owners. According to a survey conducted by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, 48% of the nation's 8.3 million RV owners travel with their pets, with dogs topping the list. RV travel eliminates the inconvenience of boarding, crating, or shipping pets. Instead, the beloved member of the family rides first class in an RV complete with windows for a breath-taking view, enough room for walking around, and a soft place to nap.

Escape To The Outdoors

Traveling in an RV can help foster a love for the outdoors. RV owners surveyed by Robert Hitlin & Associates cited teaching children a respect for nature as an important benefit of family RV camping. Of those who camped as children, 95% said it had a positive impact on their adult lives, helping them develop an appreciation for the outdoors and insight into different people and places.

In an RV, you can experience the great outdoors up close. Whether your passion is hiking, canoeing, attending festivals, or camping with the kids, RVing is a fun and affordable way to experience these activities more often. 

 Retire in Style

Seniors find that today's RV's make travel and camping comfortable and accommodating, even for those with physical restrictions. Many of these "condos-on-wheels" have slide out rooms that expand their interior space by about one-third at the push of a button. On-board closets and storage space eliminate the need to pack, unpack and carry bulky suitcases. Fully equipped kitchens help older RVers follow special diets and vacation more economically by avoiding fast-food eateries and high-priced restaurants. 

RV travel also fosters a sense of community, offering mature travelers a valuable network of friends who share common interests. Especially popular among seniors are camping clubs, which provide an active social network on the road. Camping clubs hold annual conventions, regional rallies, campouts and other events to bring RVers together. 

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Prime Time Manufacturing Introduces the New LaCrosse and the New Tracer RVs!

Prime Time Manufacturing Rapidly Expanding

 

Following its success at the recent Louisville Show, Forest River Inc.’s Prime Time Manufacturing division is preparing to introduce its third product: a mid-profile Crusader fifth-wheel. A 70,000-square-foot plant in Prime Time’s Wakarusa, Ind., factory complex will be outfitted for fifth-wheel production during a Dec. 24 to Jan. 3 holiday shutdown. ”We are very excited about the upcoming season,” said Prime Time President Jeff Rank. ”Dealers at the show were very, very upbeat — more so than I’ve seen in the last year or so.” The Crusader will feature floorplans in the 25- to 29-foot range weighing between 6,000 and 7,000 pounds that can be towed by half-ton pickup trucks. The company currently has about 100 dealers and employs 75 people with plans to manufacture seven units a day after the first of the year, according to Rank. He added that Prime Time’s work force is expected to double in the next four or five months. At the show, rapidly expanding Prime Time — founded in July — introduced its second product, the ultra-lightweight Tracer Micro and Executive travel trailer series. The company’s inaugural line was the LaCrosse travel trailer. 

 Prime Time Manufacturing Debuts Tracer Ultra Lite Travel Trailer

 

 Prime Time Manufacturing has expanded its product offering with the introduction of Tracer, a new line of ultralight travel trailers targeting the growing segment of crossover tow vehicles. Industry insiders will get their first look at Tracer during the 47th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. Tracer will be offered in nine models with weights starting at 2,785 pounds for the smaller Micro Series. Consumers who have additional towing capacity will enjoy the benefits of the full-depth slide rooms available on the Tracer Executive with weights starting at just over 5,000 pounds. All Tracers are standard with cherry cabinets and cherry hardwood cabinet doors, upgraded fabrics, oil rubbed bronze hardware and designer curio glass accents. On some larger models, the cherry interior is accented with cream cabinets for a residential two-tone effect. The Tracer Executive is standard with exterior upgrades such as EZ Tow wide-track suspension, motorhome style slam baggage doors, a convenient universal docking center, electric stabilizer jacks, and an electric awning. Interior features include a HD LCD television, DVD Player, raised-panel kitchen overhead doors and a unique radius-wrapped slide room fascia. Tracer MSRP starts at $15,900. Elkhart, Ind.-based Prime Time Manufacturing is a division of Forest River Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company.

 Prime Time Manufacturing Introduces New LaCrosse

Recently formed Prime Time Manufacturing introduced LaCrosse, its first entry into the towable RV market, during the 2nd Annual Forest River Pick Your Partner sales event this week in Elkhart, Ind. Designed to offer an affordable alternative to the more commonly used “stick and tin” construction, the aluminum-framed LaCrosse offers a laminated fiberglass exterior in eight models ranging in length from 26 feet to 36 feet. According to Chris Hermon, vice president, LaCrosse has many upgraded exterior standards normally found on more expensive RVs including remote keyless entry, bus style slambaggage doors, electric awnings, electric stabilizer jacks, and “EZ Tow” wide stance suspension. On the inside, LaCrosse features an extra large slide room called MAX SLIDE which utilizes a large 87” U-shaped dinette. Other interior appointments include an air mattress hide-a-bed, adjustable shelf pantry, LCD television, DVD player, full extension drawer guides, raised panel kitchen overhead cabinets and residentially inspired furnishings and fabrics. Prime time has started full production of LaCrosse at its facility in Wakarusa, Ind. Prime Time Manufacturing is a division of Forest River Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company.

American RV will be carrying these 2011 Travel Trailers this Spring!  Toll-Free:  888-337-6870

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