Silver Eagle
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Manufacturer Information:
Silver Eagle, Division of Vacation Homes Inc.
1711 N. Adams Elkhart, IN. 46514
In business since 1965, Russ Asgard, Pres.; Kermit Doty, s.m.; Andy Dixon, g.m. & p.a.; Pat Musser, prod. mgr.
Years Built:
1965 to at least 1979
Models:
14 different models and truck campers in 1967
7’ wide: 15’ & w/c 16’5”, and 16’ & w/c 17’5”, and 17’ & w/c 18’5”
7 1/2’ wide: 17’5” & w/c 19’, and 19’ & w/c 20’5”, and 20’5” s/c. Also 20’5”, 22’5”, & 28’.
8’ wide: 32.5’ Special Units: commercial models.
Standard Features:
Custom raised hand-crafted cabinetry, aerodynamic windbreak front, metal underbelly, 8 ply tires 15” tires, Dexter heavy duty axles, wheels, springs, brakes. 4” frame, fully insulated, Birch interiors, valenced drapes, 5” cushions, full trunk.
Unique features:
“Wind Cheat” front with the claim of:
- 30% less sway
- 20% better gas mileage
- 100% easier pull
- years ahead styling
Prices:
in 1967-68:
- $1388 for 15’
- $1558 for 16’
- $1998 for 17’
- $2128 for 18’5” s/c
- $2098 for 19’
- $2328 for 20’5” w/c
- $2698 for 20’5”
- $3628 for 28’
- $3198 for 8’ wide 32’5” trailer
- See also photo of 1979 dealer price list for later models.
Photos
By the mid-late 70’s models lacked pointed front.
Obtained at the RV museum library file, a dealer price sheet for 1979
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