Dutchmen Manufacturing announced today the creation of a new line of ultra-lite travel trailers designed to be towed by smaller tow vehicles including half tons, mini vans and small SUV’s. The new products named, Eco and Zoom, are available through the company’s Aero Coach Division.

Brent Stevens, general manager of the Aero Coach division of Dutchmen said, “Sales of Aero Coach ultra-lite products have increased significantly over the last year. Many customers, concerned with high gas prices, have downsized their tow vehicles to improve fuel economy. They are purchasing our Ultra-Lites because they are designed to be towed by their new vehicles.”

Stevens added, “Eco and Zoom take the ultra-lite segment a step lighter. They are an affordable series of floor plans that weigh less than 3,000 pounds. Some of the floor plans weigh less than 2,500 pounds. Plus, Eco and Zoom feature all the amenities customers expect in a travel trailer, full bath rooms, large kitchens, ample storage and plenty of living and sleeping space.”

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According to the February 2006 Statistical Surveys report, Aero Coach retail sales are up 17.7% over last year, outpacing retail sales for the industry which are up 9.5%.

Stevens concluded, “Dealer and consumer response to the product has been phenomenal. We just completed a 30,000 square foot addition to our plant and have increased our production by 50%. Eco and Zoom is already adding to our sizable order position.”

The Zoom is available to current Aerolite dealers and the Eco is available to current Kodiak by Skamper dealers. For more information on Eco and Zoom visit www.Eco-rv.com and www.Zoom-rv.com.

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is a division of Thor Industries.

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is the manufacturer of Dutchmen, Denali, Victory Lane, Four Winds, Ntense toy haulers, North Shore, Winners Circle, Colorado, Grand Junction, Aerolite, Adirondack, Kodiak, Tundra, Eco, Zoom, Wild Thing toy haulers and T@B towable brands of recreational vehicles.