Coachman, a manufacturer of recreational vehicles, was founded in 1964 and quickly rose to become one of the most popular brands on the market. The company was purchased by Fleetwood Enterprises in 1980 for $30 million dollars. At the time, Coachman already had established dealerships across the United States and Canada and its presence as an industry leader only grew with its acquisition by Fleetwood Enterprises. With this purchase, Coachman became part of a larger conglomerate that included other well-known names such as Coleman Campers, National RV Centers and Starcraft Marine Corporation. Over the next several years Fleetwood dramatically increased their production output and continued to expand their customer base throughout North America. Today Coachmen continues to be a recognizable brand name within the recreational vehicle industry thanks to its long history under Fleetwood’s guidance.