Silver Eagle

Late 1969 brochure cover

Silver Eagle

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
(1) 30% less sway  (2) 20% better gas mileage  (3) 100% easier pull  (4) 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:

Late 1969 brochure cover
Mid-late 70’s models lacked pointed front.

 

Late 60’s models with “wind cheat” design

Here is Randall Carmel’s 15’ 1968 model with typical interior.

Example of cabover and other 17’ late 60’s model:

Mid-70’s model

1966 Model:

Ad from 1968 shows many of their models at the time.
One more item I obtained at the RV museum library file, a dealer price sheet for 1979.