Chuck & Michelle Steenwyk – Regional Directors
I thought as we were heading into fall and rally season up here was drawing to a close it would be fun to look back and reflect on the history of Newmar.
Newmar has had a long history of quality and innovation starting back in 1968 by Marvin Newcomer and Marvin Miller. In 1984 Mahlon Miller resigned as President of Holiday Rambler and purchased Marvin Miller’s interest in the company. In 1991 Mahlon Miller purchased the remaining shares of Newmar and became the sole owner of Newmar Corporation.
Throughout its history Newmar has been known as a LEADER of the RV industry. In 1991 Newmar was the first to offer a power slide out in a RV. In 1994 Newmar was the first again to offer the flush floor power slide (more floor). Did you know that Newmar still uses that same power slide technology that they patented back in 1989 to this day? Newmar also introduced the first class A Motorhome with its in-house Masterpiece full body paint.
In 2007 Newmar was the first to offer Comfort Drive Steering on its luxury diesel Motorhomes as standard equipment, in 2012 Newmar’s entire diesel line-up was equipped with Comfort Drive Steering. Comfort Drive decreases driver fatigue, it aids in driving a straight path in cross winds and crowded roadways and reduces driver efforts.
From its humble beginnings back in 1968 with only 6 employees, to the industry leader today, Newmar is located in the quaint Amish town of Nappanee, Indiana, now employing hundreds of skilled, hardworking and talented individuals, still committed to building the Best Quality and Most innovative Motorhomes on the market today!
“When You Know The Difference” It’s not just a slogan, it’s a way of life!! We have jumped in with both feet into the Newmar lifestyle and have enjoyed every minute of it! We have experienced so many different places and met so many WONDERFUL people while living & playing in our Newmar. We are always ready to hit the road to start our next adventure to see where it will take us!
We can be reached by email: nkkregion6@gmail.com.
UPCOMING REGION 6 EVENTS
October 10-13 – Buckeye Kountry Travelers Bob Evans Festival at Gallipolis, Ohio.
October 24- 27 – Kentucky State Rally, at White Acres campground in Bardstown, Kentucky (Bourbon Trail)
2025 Dates:
May 1-4 Michigan State Rally – Tulip Time Festival – at Dutch Treat Campground – Zeeland, Michigan
September 4-8 Region 6 Rally – at Mackinaw Mill Creek Campground – Mackinaw City, Michigan
*Everyone from any region is welcome to join us at any of our rallies!
*Visit the NKK website for the most up to date information on these and other events!
SEE THE KLUB CALENDAR ONLINE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND CONTACT INFORMATION.
