FRESNO, Calif.--Sept. 23, 2003--Dan Gamel has been a leader in the RV industry for most of the 25 years he's been in business. He is the largest RV dealer in California, credited with selling one of every four RVs on the road in the state. In January, Dan Gamel's RV Center was recognized as Fleetwood's largest dealer of recreational vehicles in the U.S. Now, this fall, Gamel is slated to open his first indoor RV Sales and Service Center which will also debut as the company's first Fleetwood Regional Service Center. The new facility, the largest of its kind in the world, will be located in Fresno, California.

John Sammut, Western Regional Sales Manager for Fleetwood Motor Homes, said, "Fleetwood is extremely excited about Dan Gamel's expansion in Fresno and throughout Northern California. This is the kind of commitment and vision being displayed by the entire Dan Gamel team on an ongoing basis, and just one of the many reasons why Dan Gamel is Fleetwood's #1 retailer of its recreational vehicles."

Dan Gamel, chairman of the board of Dan Gamel, Inc., currently operates seven RV sales and service centers in California with annual sales exceeding $200 million. In early September, Gamel secured a former Super K-Mart store, comprised of 203,364 square feet on over 17 acres of land, in a prime retail area of Fresno. Gamel reported, "This facility will be the largest indoor RV sales center in the world. The indoor showroom will allow customers to view over $30 million in inventory in year round comfort, plus we'll have many acres of outdoor RV displays and space for service customers to camp overnight." Gamel will also unveil his first Camp America store within this facility which will feature mid to high-end RV accessories, camping gear and supplies for tent and RV campers, plus a full range of gear for fishing, hiking, and other related outdoor activities. Outside, a landscape rich with pine trees, water features, and a casting pond will set a relaxed mood for visitors to enjoy themselves and stay a while. On the service side, the new facility will feature over 40 service bays with certified technicians to provide Fleetwood warranty service as well as general RV repair and maintenance. Under an alliance with El Monte RV Rentals, El Monte will have a fully staffed rental center at Gamel's new facility.

With the opening of Gamel's new indoor facility in Fresno, the company's existing Fresno RV Sales and Service Center, which is located about 10 miles from the new facility, will become a premier RV Storage facility for up to 700 units. Wayne Barnes, President of Dan Gamel, Inc., adds, "In addition to storing RVs, customers will be treated to personalized care for their RV. Upon delivery of the RV for storage, we will dump the tanks, wash the RV, and tend to any needed maintenance or repairs. When a customer calls for their RV, we'll ready it for use, including filling all tanks, lighting pilots, cooling or heating as appropriate, and stage it for their easy access."

Dan Gamel, Inc. (www.gamel.com) is privately owned and is based at 4774 North Blackstone Avenue in Fresno, California, (559) 248-2029. The company employs 600+ employees in seven RV sales and service centers in California. Founder Dan Gamel serves as the company's Chairman of the Board. Wayne Barnes is President of the corporation, and Warren Klein is Chief Financial Officer.

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. is the nation's leader in recreation vehicle sales 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. For more information on Fleetwood Enterprises, visit their website at www.fleetwood.com.