Monthly Archives: March 2009

Disc vs. Drum Brake Comparison 0

Below is a little history and comparison between standard equipment drum brakes and upgraded hydraulic disc brake systems. As these new 5th wheels get larger, heavier and are driven faster up and down mountain grades, we feel hydraulic disc brakes are an absolute necessity.

Disc brake History, operation and design

Experiments with disc-style brakes began [...]

Americana Advantages in Today’s Market 0

Over the many years that Russ and I have been involved in the RV industry we have witnessed industry downturns from the gas shortages of the 1970’s, high inflation in  the early 80’s, economy ripples of the early 90’s and now today’s economic downturn.
Our continued low overhead factory direct order system has withstood anything the [...]

Recent economic pressures on the RV industry. 0

Two economic pressures have just now happened to cause RV manufacturing prices to increase. The FED is now flooding the banks with $$ backed by nothing of value. This alone means future high inflation. That’s why the price of Gold is now skyrocketing. The second pressure for price increases is that even with the current economic slow down [...]