RVBusiness, September/October 2018

The 19 MPG lineup gets several new floorplans including the 3200 VH which features two full baths in a bunkhouse model The goal for 2019 at Cruiser RV the Howe Ind based division of Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC a subsidiary of Thor Industries Inc was to keep the momentum of a good 2018 going into the new model year said President Kyle Miller We wanted to make sure that we were good partners to our dealers not obsoleting any inventory and making sure the model change transition was easy for them Miller explained The fact that the 2018 model year represented major changes for much of the towable manufacturers products also had a lot to do with Cruisers relatively low key changes heading into Open House where it will again set up shop in the Thor display east of the RV MH Hall of Fame Thats not to say product designers were handsoff as Miller reported several subtle changes including a few new floorplans to the MPG Radiance Shadow Cruiser and Fun Finder laminated travel trailer brands and Stryker line of travel trailer and fifth wheel toy haulers Miller mentioned that all remain half ton towable with MSRPs starting in the low 20000 range for everything except the Stryker which has a base sticker price in the low 30000 range Last year wholesale revamps to the MPG and Radiance lines helped Cruiser enjoy a 40 growth in the last 12 months Miller said adding they hope to build on that after having added several new floorplans For example the all new MPG 3200 VH will be the industrys first two full bathroom bunkhouse on the market Miller reported At nearly 36 foot long he said the unit features a nice full bath for the bunk area and one for the master bath So itll be a nice twist to anything that weve seen out on the market Another new MPG model the 2550 RB is an open concept couples coach with an outdoor kitchen and dual sinks in the rear master bath something Miller said was new to the ultralight market We just started shipping them out this August but itll be the first time that the whole dealer body will get a chance to see it at the fall show Miler said adding that the allnew Radiance 26 RE a rear entertainment couples coach has a 72 by 80 king bed a feature thats standard across the Radiance and MPG lines Similarly the Shadow Cruiser and Fun Finder brands enter 2019 with some of the same models at dealer request Miller pointed out but also with a handful of new floorplans to supplement the success that theyve had with our core models over the last 12 months The first of two new Shadow Cruiser models is the 325 BHS a double slide bunkhouse that Miller said has a nice twist in the bunkroom with the way weve aligned the bunks Its a more open space for the kids and with better storage Its just a better utilization of space Another new Shadow Cruiser model the 289 RBS is a large double slide couples coach with more than 50 cabinets and drawers throughout You can never have enough storage and its the king of storage Miller reported In the Fun Finder line the 29 KR is another new couples coach Shadow Cruiser and Fun Finder had been overly laden with bunkhouse models Miller said featuring plenty of countertop space storage and a wide open concept living area with dual seating for a great conversation and for entertaining he pointed out Stryker the lone brand with new exterior graphics has two new models that will debut at Open House the 3416 and 3116 the latter featuring a 16 foot garage and large slide in the living area galley Both are open concept which is something thats been hugely successful for Stryker travel trailer toy haulers the last 12 months Miller said Also of note Cruiser is expanding on the Stryker fifth wheel line it introduced at last years Open House One new 19 model is the STF 2816 a 35 foot 3 inch long double axle unit with a 17 foot 8 inch garage and a 5400 pound cargo carrying capacity A wardrobe slideout in the up front bedroom which offers a 60 by 80 inch bed and a sofa slideout opposite two chairs in the living area enhances the 2816 s livability Open House Display Location Cruiser RV Thor Display RV MH Hall of Fame Hours Mon 10am 10pm Tues Wed 9am 10pm Thurs 9am 3pm Information 260 562 3500 Open House Highlights 26 CRUISER RV Cruiser RV Debuts Include MPGs 32VH Industrys First Two Full Bath Bunkhouse Stryker Graphics The Stryker line of toy haulers gets a new exterior look for 2019 as well as a new fifth wheel floorplan the STF 2816 a 35 foot 3 inch long double axle unit 186 RVBusiness S E P T E M B E R O C T O B E R 2 0 1 8