RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT: HIGH-TECH FUN

To help boost sales, manufacturers of almost all recreational products have taken advantage of high technology as never before. Sophisticated electronics are everywhere, and are part of the reason for enhanced fuel economy in recreational vehicles. Sophisticated aerospace materials are being used, and even traditional materials such as steel wire are finding innovative uses that cut weight and cost. This article discusses the innovative features found in the new recreational vehicles, including those from Winnebago Industries, Inc. and Ford Motor Company. Also discussed are the new digital audio systems.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Penton Publishing Company

  Penton Building, 1111 Chester Avenue
  Cleveland, OH  United States  44113
• Publication Date: 1983-6-13

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 62-69
• Serial:
  • Machine Design
  • Volume: 55
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Penton Media, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0024-9114

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electronics; Fuel conservation; Materials; Recreational vehicles; Steel wire; Technological innovations; Vehicle design
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Materials; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00380755
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-035 351
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 30 1984 12:00AM