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Fleetwood RV to Be Featured on Upcoming Episode of John Ratzenberger's Made in America Episode Airs Nationally in June on the Travel Channel RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Fleetwood RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, will drive into the spotlight as a featured company in an upcoming episode of the nationally syndicated show, John Ratzenberger's Made in America, airing on the Travel Channel on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The episode will spotlight John Ratzenberger's December 6, 2004, visit to Fleetwood's Riverside motor home manufacturing plant and paint facility. Alongside his crew and Fleetwood RV's Director of Product Planning Luc van Herle, John Ratzenberger dedicated an entire day to touring and filming the facility, primarily focusing on one of Fleetwood's flagship brands -- the Pace Arrow. Ratzenberger is best known as the voice of several characters from the Academy Award-winning Pixar films, including Toy Story, Monsters, Inc. and The Incredibles, as well as mailman Cliff Clavin on the TV comedy "Cheers." The Pace Arrow, a high-end Class A gas motor home, was Fleetwood's first motor home brand, which debuted in 1969. The Pace Arrow has evolved over the years and now includes such innovations as full-body paint and even a full-wall-slide floor plan. A true RVer, Ratzenberger purchased his first motor home in the 1980s -- a Tioga, one of Fleetwood's best-selling Class C motor homes. During his visit to the Riverside manufacturing facility, Ratzenberger was given the honor of driving a finished Pace Arrow motor home right off the assembly line. "It's an honor to have Fleetwood's people and products showcased on John Ratzenberger's Made in America," van Herle said. "John got right alongside the workers to really learn how a Fleetwood motor home is assembled. He showed a genuine interest in the entire manufacturing process and seemed to really enjoy himself." "What impressed me the most about Fleetwood is the quality of their manufacturing process," said Ratzenberger. "From the initial assembly to the final coat of paint, Fleetwood RV's attention to detail, style and innovation is just what we expect from the American companies we showcase on Made in America." About John Ratzenberger's Made in America John Ratzenberger's Made in America is a nationally syndicated show on the Travel Channel, focusing on stories of the best people, places and products in the United States. The program (Tuesdays, 9-9:30 p.m. EST) spotlights distinctively American companies and products, and the unique niche each has found in pop culture. The show has featured such flagship American companies as Harley Davidson, Crayola and Campbell's Soup. Now in its second season, John Ratzenberger's Made in America will feature such companies as Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc., Kitchen Aid, Kohler, and Pendleton Wooden Mills. About Fleetwood Enterprises Fleetwood RV is a division of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:FLE), a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer of manufactured housing. Fleetwood's recreational vehicle line includes motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, truck campers and folding trailers. Fleetwood RV products are distributed through a nationwide network of more than 1,200 dealers. For more information on Fleetwood Enterprises, visit our website at http://www.fleetwood.com/ or call 1-800-322-8216. Media Contacts: Amy Coleman (951) 351-3607 Chad Darwin (818) 206-8305 Made in America Steve Wilson (310) 248-6163 DATASOURCE: Fleetwood RV CONTACT: Amy Coleman, +1-951-351-3607, or Chad Darwin, +1-818-206-8305, , both of Fleetwood RV; or Steve Wilson of Made in America, +1-310-248-6163, Web site: http://www.fleetwood.com/

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