Touring a manufacturing facility where recreational vehicles are made is a popular activity for RVers. After all, it is fun to watch the process of how these rigs are built, as each phase of the assembly line involves precise, intricate work that eventually results in a tiny home on wheels. In the video above, viewers get the chance to see that process unfold without ever having to step foot out of the house. In this case, we’re getting a tour of the factory where Forest River Cherokee towables are assembled, and it is every bit as fascinating as you would expect.
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Located in Topeka, IN, this sprawling factory features 13 assembly lines, where the Arctic Wolf, Timberwolf, Sabre, and other well-known brands are built. What you’ll see in the video is Forest River operating on a scale that few other manufacturers in the industry can match. The facility produces a number of different types of towables, too, including travel trailers, fifth-wheels, destination trailers, and toy haulers. In other words, this is one impressive location that is sure to fascinate RVers who like to see how the sausage gets made.
The other thing that this video stresses is the ethos that makes up the Forest River Cherokee brand. The company has made it a policy to listen to its customers, adjusting floor plans and designing models to meet their specific needs. It also focuses on delivering a lot of value for the money, adding features and tech that is only possible at the Cherokee price point thanks to the scale and volume that Forest River offers. The result is RVs that are intentionally made for customers at a price that is affordable and approachable.
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The ten-minute video clip gives you a nice glimpse of how these fun, well-equipped towables come together. And after watching it, you can explore the entire Forest River Cherokee lineup on the company’s website. There, you’ll discover tons of great RV models to meet just about anyone’s needs, including options for couples, families, full-timers, and more. Explore them all for yourself here.
Kraig Becker is a writer in the RV, outdoors, and adventure travel space. Over the course of his career he has contributed to such outlets as Popular Mechanics, Outside Online, Business Insider, TripSavvy, Digital Trends, GearJunkie, The Adventure Blog, and countless others. An avid runner and cyclist, he enjoys camping, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and just about any other outdoor activity. His travels have taken him to seven continents and on many amazing adventures.
