Founded in 1996 by Pete Liegl to help more people experience the joy of the outdoors, Forest River, Inc. has evolved into the largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, pontoon boats, buses, vans, and commercial vehicles in North America.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: enrich lives by crafting exceptional products that inspire unforgettable experiences. Our consumer brands are dedicated to empowering individuals and families to embrace a lifestyle of adventure, exploration, and joyous celebrations amidst the beauty, magnificence and wonder of nature. And our commercial brands deliver trusted solutions for everyone who depends on transportation for their lives and livelihood.
Our Vision
Our vision is to inspire outdoor adventure & commerce and enhance lives through innovative, high quality recreational and commercial vehicles. We strive to be the preferred choice of brands for both consumers and businesses, delivering exceptional value, safety, and sustainability. By fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration, we aim to drive forward the future of the transportation industry – safely moving people, creating unforgettable experiences, and forging lasting partnerships.
Our Founder
Chances are, you might not RV if it wasn’t for Pete. He made it his mission to make camping a thing, and just look at us all now. His vision brought investment to the industry, jobs to the community, and RVs to the masses. His focus on customer experience fueled innovation that will be felt for years to come.
He shared his success deeply. Quietly. Building community facilities. Protecting large swaths of undeveloped land. He liked to say that we shouldn’t take ourselves too seriously, but he was, in fact, a serious man.
Like Elon Musk envisioning Tesla, Pete saw something in that first hand-built trailer and willed all of us to create what’s now a multibillion-dollar enterprise, nestled in the farmlands of Indiana. It was a vision good enough to entice Warren Buffet to buy the company after a single dinner. He did it by finding amazing people and arming them with trust and the space to operate. He held everyone accountable, and encouraged everyone to have a voice.
And all the while, he reminded everyone, every day, why we did this. That an experience in nature, away from it all, surrounded by family and friends, was the joy that our efforts delivered.
We miss you Pete, but rest assured that you have inspired millions of RVers to never stop going.
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