Previewing the 2007 RVs

Many RV manufacturers start rolling out next year’s models long before the end of the current year, so 2007 RVs have begun arriving on dealer lots. Here is a sampling of RVs that have been recently introduced.

Coachmen Freelander
The 2007 Coachmen Freelander Class C motorhomes have been redesigned for 2007 with increased outdoor storage and roomy interiors that are 6 feet, 10 inches tall.

The Freelander is offered in seven floor plans. Several slide models have a large rear storage compartment with three doors for easy access. Outside storage boxes are one-piece rotocast compartments with drains so that they can be hosed out.

Slideouts have a deep 25-inch slide to provide extra room, and several models are equipped with an 80-inch long residential size bed, instead of the traditional 74-inch RV queen.
Coachmen builds the slideout models on a Ford chassis with a 6.8L engine. The non-slideout models come on a Chevrolet chassis, although one floor plan also offers a Ford option.

For information, contact Coachmen RV, P. O. Box 30, Middlebury, IN 46540. Phone (574) 825-5821 or visit www.coachmenrv.com.

Damon Outlaw
The Damon Outlaw is a new gas-powered Class A motorhome with an aerodynamic sloped roof and a garage to haul motorcycles, ATVs and other sports gear.

Damon President Bill Fenech said, “There are many things which separate this product from other toy haulers, but the most important ones are the sleeping loft over the garage accessed by a staircase in the living area, a very attractive price point and an exceptional amount of outside storage.”

The toy hauler has a large slideout in the area occupied by a dinette and a 70-inch hide-a-bed with an air mattress. Other features include a large bath with shower and a fully equipped galley with a double-door refrigerator, three-burner stove and microwave oven.

The entertainment center includes a 27-inch LCD television with a VCR/DVD player. The Outlaw also has an exterior entertainment center, patio awning, patio lights, an exterior shower and pass-through basement storage.

The suggested retail base price with a Ford chassis is $114,100. The Outlaw is also available on a Workhorse chassis at an additional charge. For more information, contact Damon, P. O. Box 2888, Elkhart, IN 46515. Phone (800) 860-5658 or visit www.outlawrv.com.

Monaco Safari Simba STS
The 2007 Simba STS from the Safari division of Monaco Coach is built on Freightliner’s new front-engine diesel chassis, with 80 square feet of cargo space in the rear to haul motorcycles, ATVs and other cargo.

The new Simba STS, with a suggested retail price of $142,301, is billed as the industry’s first diesel-powered, rear entrance toy hauler. It is equipped with a Cummins ISB 300 horsepower engine, and has a large hydraulic lift gate that can handle cargo of up to 3,330 pounds.

Pat Carroll, vice president of product development for Monaco, said, “What we are bringing to the market in the Safari Simba STS is the convenience and luxury of a diesel-powered Class A motorhome that is loaded with features and innovations designed for weekend motocross racers, ATV enthusiasts and others with similar toys to haul.”

The rear cargo area contains a non-skid flooring that resists oil and gasoline stains. The cargo room also doubles as a separate sleeping and living area with twin bunk beds that raise and lower from the ceiling and an optional sofa bed and 20-inch LCD television.

The front of the coach has lots of high-end amenities, such as Corian countertops, an optional central vacuum system, and a three-camera rear vision system. A sleeper sofa expands sleeping capacity to eight people. Four bucket seats in the front of the coach allow for a comfortable ride.

For more information, contact, Monaco Coach, 91320 Coburg Industrial Way, Coburg, OR 97408. Phone (800) 634-0855 or visit www.safarimotorcoaches.com.

Newmar Torrey Pine
Redesigned for 2007 is the Torrey Pine fifth wheel, which has added painted graphics and some new features to enhance its upscale appeal.

The new features include a 27-inch flat screen television in the living room, a 20-inch LCD flat screen TV in the bedroom and a 30-inch convection microwave. The fifth wheel’s appearance has been upgraded with ginger maple hardwood cabinetry, bronze finish hardware, Queen Anne furniture, and crown moldings.

The new model comes with a number of options, such as the Onan Energy Command system, Penguin heat pump air conditioner and a Carefree Windsmart sensor and remote control awning.

The Torrey Pine is available in 10 floor plans, with models ranging from 35 feet to 39 feet in length. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price starts at $71,685.

For information, see Newmar Corporation, 355 N. Delaware St., P. O. Box 30, Nappanee, IN 46550. Phone (800) 860-0086 or visit www.newmarcorp.com.

Sportscoach Cross Country
The Cross Country diesel pusher is designed for first-time buyers or RVers looking to move up to a diesel motorhome at an affordable price. It is built on a Freightliner chassis with a 300 horsepower Cummins engine and Allison five-speed automatic transmission.

The Cross Country has been upgraded for 2007 with fully automatic leveling jacks as a standard feature, two new interior decors and three new bold exterior color schemes. The bedroom has a completely flat floor, with the diesel engine set below the chassis rails, providing additional headroom.

The cockpit has a new one-piece windshield, a telescoping tilt steering wheel, and easy-to-read gauges. The overhead entertainment center in the living area is equipped with a 27-inch flat screen TV and a VCR/DVD player. The coach is pre-wired for a satellite dish and equipped with a TV antenna and rotor package. Suggested retail prices start at $146,000.

Sportscoach manufactures diesel-powered motorhomes, including the Elite and Encore as well as the Cross Country. It is a division of Coachmen Recreational Vehicle Company. For information, contact Sportscoach, P. O. Box 30, Middlebury, IN 46540. Phone (800) 881-8765 or visit www.coachmenrv.com/sportscoach.

Winnebago Outlook/Itasca Spirit
The Winnebago Outlook has been the top-selling Class C motorhome for the past two years, and with its twin, the Itasca Spirit, has added new features for 2007, including curved door cabinets, stylish upgrades to the interior and exterior, and new entertainment options.

The motorhomes are offered in five floor plans, including a new one with a large rear storage compartment, split galley design, enclosed side bathroom with a tub, two large wardrobes and a unique bedroom storage/TV cabinet. The floor plans range from 25 to 31 feet in length.

Each model includes a fully equipped galley with a three-burner range top and oven; the cabinets have hidden hinges, and the bathroom has a new retractable shower door. The living area offers indirect lighting as part of an interior upgrade package.

Customers have the option of retaining a front bunk over the cab or installing an entertainment center with a 27-inch flat screen TV, home theater system and DVD. Those who prefer to keep the front bunk can choose a 20-inch LCD television and stereo system. The Outlook and Spirit also can be equipped with an exterior entertainment center and a satellite dish. Suggested retail prices start at $68,000.

For information, contact Winnebago Industries, P. O. Box 152, Forest City, IA 50436. Phone (641) 585-3535 or visit www.winnebagoind.com.