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National R.V. Holdings, Inc. Announces Appointment of Its New CEO

21 April 1999

National R.V. Holdings, Inc. Announces Appointment of Its New Chief Financial Officer

    PERRIS, Calif., April 21 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc.
announced today that Bradley C. Albrechtsen has been appointed
Chief Financial Officer of the Company.  Mr. Albrechtsen has been the
Company's Controller since 1993 and was previously the Company's Assistant
Controller.  As Controller, Mr. Albrechtsen has been involved in, among other
responsibilities, all facets of the Company's financial reporting, SEC
compliance and tax planning.  Mr. Albrechtsen, 36, is a CPA with six years of
public accounting experience including three years at Arthur Young & Co. (the
predecessor to Ernst & Young).  Mr. Albrechtsen replaces Kenneth W. Ashley,
who has resigned to pursue other interests but will remain with the Company in
a consulting capacity.
    Wayne Mertes, National RV's President and CEO, stated, "We are excited
about Brad's appointment as CFO of National RV.  With over seven years of
experience at National RV, Brad combines a tremendous knowledge about the
Company's finances and operations with a broader perspective on the
recreational vehicle industry as a whole.  We believe the Company will benefit
from Brad's contribution as Chief Financial Officer.  We thank Ken Ashley for
his years of excellent service to the Company and his help in the transition
period."
    National R.V. Holdings, Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers
of Class A motorhomes.  Through its National R.V. subsidiary, the Company
designs, manufactures and markets Class A motorhomes and fifth-wheel travel
trailers under brand names including Dolphin, Sea Breeze, Tropi-Cal,
Tradewinds, Sea View and Surf Side.  Through its Country Coach subsidiary, the
Company designs, manufactures and markets high-end (Highline) Class A
motorhomes and bus conversions under brand names including Concept, Affinity,
Magna, Intrigue and Allure.
    The release and other statements by the Company contain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995.  Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are
inherently uncertain.  Actual performance and results may differ materially
from that projected or suggested herein due to certain risks and uncertainties
including, without limitation, the cyclical nature of the recreational vehicle
industry, seasonality and potential fluctuations in the Company's operating
results; the Company's dependence on chassis suppliers; the integration by the
Company of acquired businesses and management of growth; potential liabilities
under repurchase agreements; competition; government regulation; product
liability; dependence on key personnel; and dependence on certain dealers and
concentration of dealers in certain regions.  Additional information
concerning certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from that  projected or suggested is contained in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the
last 12 months, copies of which are available from the SEC or from the Company
upon request.