December 1996
Vol. 22 No.5
Electronic Edition

RV News Staff

In recognition of the milestone in the company's history, RV News visited Draw-Tite and talked with key members of the management team. We discovered a group of executives not only reflecting on the great heritage of the company, but planning strategies to use that history to make the next fifty years even more successful than the past. Read how the current management team lead by president Jim Mellow has brought Draw-Tite to the pinnacle of its market niche and what this team plans for the future to adjust to the changing marketplace through both internal and external partnerships.

Hitch Pro -- Dan's Service Center, Elkhart, Indiana

In order to gain insight on the effectiveness of Draw-Tite's programs for installers and dealers, RV News traveled from Phoenix to Elkhart to get a close-up view of a Hitch Pro in action. Dan Miller, founder of Dan's, and his son, Ryan, opened our eyes to how Draw-Tite's customers feel about the company and its support network.

Read how a company that didn't carry the Draw-Tite line six years ago has become one of Draw-Tite's most important customers. It's a prime example of what can happen when a dedicated company enters into a partnership with a conscientious and professional local business.

New Product Review
Reese's New Backpacker Cargo Trailer

Reese is venturing out into uncharted waters with its newest product introduction -- Backpacker. Backpacker is a versatile cargo carrier that performs double duty -- around home and on the road. Read how this cargo carrier is different and why you'll want to have one in your display room.

Chevrolet's '97 S-SERIES PICKUP

RV News reviews Chevrolet's 1997 S-Series pickup. See if this extended cab sportside pickup 4wd with a Vortec 4300 V6 SFI engine meets your needs either as a tow vehicle or a "dingy" behind your motorhome.

RV News looks at the aftermath of the recent national election and puts it into perspective as far as companies in the RV industry are concerned.