RV/MH Heritage Foundation  ·  Elkhart, Indiana  ·  Preserving the legacy of two industries

M.B. St. John

M.B. St. John

BIO Pioneer supplier, TDNA and TCMA Charter Board Member, one of the founders of TDNA service schools, invented the first common trailer coupler, and first leveling jacks.

R.A. Woodall

R.A. Woodall

BIO Developed the first magazine for trailer travelers and the first campground directory. Established a workable campground rating system, and a MH park system credited as a major force in […]

August M. Bock

August M. Bock

BIO Pioneer in the design and manufacture of frames and hitches. He held numerous offices in many state and national associations.

Paul Stiner

Paul Stiner

BIO One of the organizers of the National Manufactured Housing Federation including two years as its first President. He served two terms on the HUD Manufactured Home Advisory Council and […]

S.H. Leggitt

S.H. Leggitt

BIO Pioneer developer of LP gas appliances and fixtures for the trailer coach industry. Developed hitch mounted gas tank rack and regulator system. First supplier member of both MHMA and […]

Herbert M. Reeves, Jr.

Herbert M. Reeves, Jr.

BIO Founder and first Executive Director of Michigan Private Campground Owners Association, Executive Director of Craftsmen’s Guild, Charter Board Member of RVI, TDNA service school staff, first chairman of Indiana […]

Theodore Bargman

Theodore Bargman

BIO Pioneer trailer parts supplier, developed door locks, water pumps, AC/DC light systems, grounded “pigtail” electrical plugs, and the tow vehicle to trailer electric connection which standardized the industry. Instrumental […]

Ray Frank

Ray Frank

BIO Pioneer motorhome manufacturer and innovator, developed the molded fiberglass body, coined the title “Motor Home” for his production housecars.

James A. Hutchinson

James A. Hutchinson

BIO Chairman of the Board of MHMA and Georgia MHA, Board member of SEMHI, he served as Chief Executive of five manufacturing companies. A 30 year industry leader, he was […]

Floyd E. Younkin

Floyd E. Younkin

BIO A 30 year member and Past President of Ohio MHA, pioneer post war community developer, one of the first to build communities with paved streets, gutters and street lighting, […]