East To West RV

What East To West RV does

East To West RV, Inc. is a recreational vehicle manufacturer organized as a division of Forest River, Inc. (a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary), founded in 2017 by Lisa Liegl Rees and headquartered at 3000 County Road 6 W, Elkhart, Indiana. The company manufactures Class C motorhomes, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and travel trailers under a portfolio of 13 sub-brands — including Longitude, Della Terra, Acclaim, Alta, Blackthorn, Tandara, Ahara, Takoda, College Avenue, Alita, Bravado, Entrada, and Entrada M-Class — spanning entry-level laminated travel trailers through luxury Sprinter-based Class C motorhomes. Technical differentiation rests on physical construction features such as Azdel composite sidewalls, point-to-point inspection protocols, MORryde suspension (on Takoda), dual A/C systems, and Furrion camera systems, with limited floorplans per brand used to enforce build consistency.

The business model is wholesale hardware sales through Forest River's independent RV dealer network across North America (United States and Canada); the company does not sell direct to consumers and does not publish pricing. The customer base is the long tail of recreational RV buyers — families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking value-priced to premium products — with aftermarket engagement handled through the Forest River Owners' Group (FROG) community (185,000+ members) and an owner portal with cross-brand wish-list functionality. The division operates with 51–100 direct employees, relying on Forest River for shared manufacturing, supply chain, dealer relationships, and corporate overhead.

Strategically, East To West is executing a 2026 model-year expansion across all four product categories, refreshing Latitude/Longitude entry-level trailers, Tandara mid-profile fifth wheels, Takoda luxury toy haulers, and the Entrada M-Class premium Class C, while leaning on the parent's distribution scale. It holds no patents, has no disclosed AI or software capabilities, and discloses no financial figures; its principal intangible is the breadth of brand positioning within Forest River's network and a Dealer Satisfaction Index Award from the RVDA.

Name

East To West RV

Legal name

East to West, Inc.

Website

https://easttowestrv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

East To West RV is a Forest River (Berkshire Hathaway) division that manufactures Class C motorhomes, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and travel trailers across 13 brands, selling wholesale through independent RV dealers across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing

NAICS

Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing (336214), Motor Home Manufacturing (336213)

SIC

Motor Homes (3716)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Bodies & Towables Manufacturing (IMACAGAJ)

Keywords

• Recreational vehicle manufacturing
• Travel trailer production
• Class C motorhomes
• Fifth wheel manufacturing
• Toy hauler production

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. RV Manufacturing and Sales: East to West RV manufactures recreational vehicles including motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers, selling through an independent dealer network across North America. As a wholesale manufacturer, vehicles are sold exclusively through authorized dealerships rather than direct-to-consumer.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

East To West RV manufactures recreational vehicles — including Class C motorhomes, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and travel trailers — sold under 13 distinct brands such as Entrada M-Class, Blackthorn, Takoda, and Longitude. Vehicles are produced at the company's Elkhart, Indiana headquarters and sold exclusively through a network of independent RV dealerships across the United States and Canada.

Product overview

East To West RV is a division of Forest River, Inc. that manufactures recreational vehicles across four product categories: Motorhomes (Class C), Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, and Travel Trailers. The company offers a portfolio of 13 distinct brands spanning from entry-level to luxury segments. Motorhome brands include College Avenue, Alita, Bravado, Entrada, and Entrada M-Class (premium Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based units). Fifth wheel offerings include Ahara (luxury), Blackthorn (mid-profile), Takoda (luxury toy hauler), and Tandara (mid-profile luxury with Half-Ton series). Travel trailer brands are Acclaim, Alta, Della Terra, and Longitude (entry-level laminated construction). Founded in 2017 by Lisa Liegl Rees, the company emphasizes high-quality construction and value-added brands at affordable prices, backed by limited floor plans with standard features across its product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acclaim: Travel trailer brand
• Alta
• Della Terra
• Longitude
• Ahara
• Blackthorn
• Takoda
• Tandara
• Alita
• Bravado
• Entrada
• Entrada M-Class
• College Avenue

Products and services

• College Avenue Class C motorhome brand offering family-friendly floor plans with standard amenities and quality construction at an affordable price point.
• Alita Class C motorhome brand featuring modern design and quality construction for the RV enthusiast.
• Bravado Super C motorhome brand offering premium features and luxury appointments in a Class C platform.
• Entrada Class C motorhome brand meaning 'journey into unexplored territory', combining quality construction with value.
• Entrada M-Class Luxury Class C motorhome built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 3.0L Diesel chassis featuring advanced safety systems such as active braking, active lane assist, and distance regulator, available in 24FM and 24RL floor plans.
• Ahara Luxury fifth wheel brand offering premium features, quality construction, and stylish design for the camping experience.
• Blackthorn Mid-profile fifth wheel brand providing quality construction and amenities at an affordable price.
• Takoda Luxury toy hauler fifth wheel featuring modern automotive exterior design, premium equipment, fuel tanks with pump station, and adjustable tie-down system, available in 350TH, 399TH, and 400TH floor plans with MORryde suspension and Furrion camera system.
• Tandara Mid-profile luxury fifth wheel featuring artesian maple décor, Azdel composite sidewalls, dual A/C systems, and multiple floor plans including Half-Ton series (235ML, 275BH) and full-size series (295RL, 387BH, 388LR, 389DS, 390FL).
• Acclaim Travel trailer brand offering quality construction and standard features at an affordable price for families and couples.
• Alta Travel trailer brand featuring modern design and quality construction for the recreational camper.
• Della Terra Travel trailer brand offering quality construction with standard features designed for value-conscious campers.
• Longitude Entry-level laminated travel trailer line blending unique floor plan offerings with quality construction and nicely appointed amenities; features 6 floor plans including family bunk models and couple coaches. Awarded RVDA's Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Award.

Quantifiable outcome

• One year of complimentary Roadside Assistance included on most new towable RVs

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Forest River, Inc.coreOthersEast to West RV is a division of Forest River, Inc. Forest River is a Berkshire Hathaway company and one of the largest RV manufacturers in North America. East to West operates as a brand under the Forest River umbrella, leveraging the parent company's infrastructure, dealer network, and corporate resources.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coachmen RV: Coachmen is a sister Forest River division offering competing travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and Class C motorhomes through overlapping independent dealer networks. Head-to-head overlap with East to West on price, product mix, and channel makes Coachmen the most direct intra-portfolio competitor.
• Tiffin Motorhomes: Tiffin specializes in premium Class A and Class C motorhomes (including Sprinter-based Class C platforms), directly competing with East to West's Entrada M-Class and Bravado Super C in the premium motorized segment.
• Dutchmen RV: Dutchmen manufactures travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers at value to mid-tier price points through a similar independent dealer channel. Direct product category overlap with multiple East to West trailer and fifth wheel brands.
• Heartland RV: Heartland builds travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers targeting value and family-camping segments. Comparable in size, product mix, and price-tier positioning to East to West's trailer portfolio.
• Keystone RV: Keystone RV is a large North American manufacturer of travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers serving value and mid-tier price points through independent dealers. Direct product overlap with East to West's Alta, Della Terra, Blackthorn, and Tandara brands.
• Grand Design RV: Grand Design manufactures travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers with a quality-and-value proposition similar to East to West. Also acquired by Winnebago Industries, it competes for the same mid-profile customer and dealer floor space.
• Jayco: Jayco is a major North American manufacturer of towable RVs (travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers) and motorized RVs (Class A, Class C), directly competing with East to West across overlapping product categories at similar price points. Owned by Thor Industries, Jayco is one of the closest direct competitors in dealer channels.
• CrossRoads RV: CrossRoads (a subsidiary of Winnebago Industries) manufactures travel trailers and fifth wheels in the value and mid-tier segments, overlapping with East to West's trailer and fifth wheel offerings across similar dealer channels.

Broad incumbents

• Thor Industries: Thor Industries is the largest publicly traded RV manufacturer and the parent of Jayco, Keystone, Dutchmen, and Heartland. Provides the structural benchmark for East to West's industry positioning and competitive set.
• Winnebago Industries: Iconic RV manufacturer across motorized Class A/B/C and towables through the Winnebago and Grand Design brands. Competes at the upper end of the price spectrum in motorhomes where East to West's Entrada M-Class plays, and through Grand Design on towables.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@easttowestrv
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-to-west-rv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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