Fleetwood RV Launches Elegantly Redesigned 2005 Southwind

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RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 19 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, revealed its highly anticipated 2005 Southwind motor home at the FMCA Summer Motor Home Rally, taking place in Redmond, OR, August 16 - 19, 2004. The elegantly redesigned gas motor home represents Fleetwood's best-equipped, most luxurious Southwind to date.

The 2005 Southwind has new contemporary and aerodynamic styling and a vast array of options that will once again raise the bar for gas motor homes. A larger windshield and raised roof provide the driver and passenger with increased visibility. The 2005 Southwind also comes with exciting new graphics packages and optional full-body paint.

"The Southwind is currently Fleetwood's top selling gas motor home," said Chris Braun, Senior Vice President of Fleetwood RV. "Our gas motor home customers want the look and feel of a diesel pusher without the additional costs associated with a diesel engine and chassis. The new Southwind fits that need perfectly."

The interior boasts fresh, new decors, seven-foot ceilings, larger bedroom slide-out options, 50-amp service and a flush floor slide-out system for increased spaciousness. The new Southwind will also offer a new "side aisle" floorplan (37C) with a huge bathroom and large panoramic windows down the side of the coach.

The 2005 Southwind will have a base MSRP range of $103,700 - $124,500. For more information on the new Southwind or any other Fleetwood RV products, please call 877-308-7644. To learn more about Fleetwood's complete line-up of recreational vehicles visit www.fleetwoodrv.com/southwind.

About Fleetwood Enterprises

Fleetwood RV is a division of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicle and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing. Fleetwood's recreational vehicle line includes motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, truck campers and folding trailers. Fleetwood RV products are distributed through a nationwide network of more than 1,200 dealers. For more information on Fleetwood Enterprises, visit our Website at www.fleetwood.com or call 1-800-322-8216.