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Forest River company history timeline

1996

In 1996 The CEO Peter Liegl purchased Certain resources of Cobra industries where he served for seven years.

In 1996, Forest River founder Peter Liegl had a vision.

1997

In 1997 a second cargo trailer was established by the Forest River company which is known as Continental Cargo.

2002

In 2002 Vanguard was purchased by Forest River, Inc.

2005

In the fall of 2005, Forest River, Inc., and it's divisions were acquired by Berkshire Hathaway.

2008

In December of 2008, Coachmen RV became a proud brand of Forest River, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company.

2009

In 2009, a few RV industry veterans with over 100 years of combined manufacturing experience decided to form a new company—a company that would allow us to better connect with our dealers and customers.

2011

In 2011 the Forest River Owners’ Group (FROG) was formed, and it quickly has grown to over 155,000 members.

2021

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Founded
1996
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Headquarters
Elkhart, IN
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Peter Liegl
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