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RIVERSIDE, Calif., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fleetwood Enterprises' RV Group, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, today announced the launch of several new motor home models during RVIA's 46th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. on December 2 - 4, 2008. These new models come after a busy summer that included the launch of the brand new Power Bridge Chassis(TM) and a lifecycle change on the high-value Southwind Class A gas motor home. The following new models highlight Fleetwood's ability to develop spacious and innovative floor plans: -- A 42-foot full-wall-slide floor plan with rear master bathroom on the luxurious American Allegiance Class A diesel brand (42T). -- A 43-foot full-wall-slide floor plan with bath-and-a-half flexibility on the contemporary Revolution LE Class A diesel brand (42W). -- A 41-foot full-wall-slide, mid-ship TV floor plan with side-aisle bathroom on the stunning Excursion and Providence Class A brands (40Q). -- A 34-foot full-wall-slide, mid-ship TV floor plan on the popular Bounder Class A gas motor home (33 U). Also making its debut in Louisville is the Fleetwood Hybrid, Fleetwood's first-ever hybrid motor home, which features hybrid electric power train technology from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation. Fleetwood Hybrid increases fuel economy up to 42%* and can be re-fueled at any diesel fuel station. "Our motor home leadership team is committed to innovation," said Paul Eskritt, president of Fleetwood's RV Group. "Their ongoing collaboration with our dealers, customers and suppliers helps us bring new models like these more quickly to the market, allowing us to be more competitive in this challenging economic environment." For more information all of Fleetwood's motor home products, call 1-800-444-4905 or visit http://www.fleetwoodrv.com/. About Fleetwood Enterprises Fleetwood RV is the recreational vehicle operations group within Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:FLE), a leading producer of recreational vehicles and manufactured housing through its subsidiaries. Fleetwood's recreational vehicle line includes motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels. Fleetwood RV products are distributed through a network of approximately 675 dealers located throughout the United States and Canada. For more information on Fleetwood Enterprises, visit our website at http://www.fleetwood.com/. *Note: Increased fuel economy is an estimate based on results from unofficial road tests comparing a standard gasoline engine with automatic transmission to a hybrid diesel engine. Actual fuel economy will vary due to travel speed and road conditions. Media Contact: Heather Everett (951) 377-3852 DATASOURCE: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. CONTACT: Heather Everett of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., +1-951-377-3852, Web site: http://www.fleetwood.com/

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