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Between 1915 and 1924, four very famous men, known as the Four Vagabonds, began taking camping trips by automobile. Which man was not one of the Four?
A. Thomas Edison
B. Henry Ford
C. Theodore Roosevelt
D. Harvey Firestone
Until the 1930s, recreational vehicles were only found in the United States.
A. True.
B. False.
Which company created the first aluminum-riveted trailer?
A. Airstream
B. Bowlus
C. inTech
D. Winnebago
Which company manufactured the first Class A motorhome?
A. Chevrolet
B. Chrysler
C. Ford
D. Holiday Rambler
Slide-outs were an innovation developed by Fleetwood RV in the 1980s
A. True.
B. False
Answers
N o. 1
Between 1915 and 1924, four very famous men, known as the Four Vagabonds, began taking camping trips by automobile. Which man was not one of the Four?
Answer: C. When in doubt, always go with Teddy. Even without a RoughRider, the Four Vagabonds were an eclectic bunch: Thomas Edison (aka Mr. Lightbulb), Henry Ford (presumably behind the wheel), Harvey Firestone (presumably providing the wheels), and John Burroughs (the nature writer).
N o . 2
Until the 1930s, recreational vehicles were only found in the United States.
Answer: B. Andrew Woodmansey chronicles how everyone from America to Australia had the same awesome idea as soon as automobiles hit the road.
N o. 3
Which company created the first aluminum-riveted trailer?
Answer: B. William Hawley Bowlus a prolific inventor gave Bowlus trailers their signature look in 1934, even developing a custom aluminum alloy (Duralumin) for its exterior. Bowlus RV has kept both the iconic look and the spirit of innovation.
N o . 4
Which company manufactured the first Class A motorhome?
Answer: B. Raymond Frank independently started work on “Frank’s Motor Home” in 1958 built on a Dodge chassis. By 1961, Class As was being sold officially under Travco/Dodge and marketed by the Chrysler Corporation. Thus, American roadways entered a new majestic era
N o . 5
Slide-outs were an innovation developed by Fleetwood RV in the 1980s.
Answer: A. Heck yeah, it’s true! God bless you, Fleetwood RV. That was a game-changer.
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