Western RV Merges with Pilgrim

Western Recreational Vehicles, the Washington state RV manufacturer that recently took to the papers with news of its financial woes, may be looking at a turnaround. The Yakima, Washington based company is probably best known for its high-level line of Alpenlite fifth wheels. Early this month the news rolled out that Western RV will merge with Pilgrim International, an Indiana based RV maker.

While Western RV has been building rigs for years, Pilgrim is a relatively new creature--just five years in the RV business. Puff pieces from the parent company, Monomoy Capital Partners, make it sound as if Pilgrim is a widely acclaimed rig on the east coast, while the Alpenlite line is arguably one of the biggest players is luxury fivers out west. Just how this will play out in future manufacturing and marketing remains to be seen. For more information on the merger, visit the Yakima Herald Republic.

Photos courtesy Western Recreational Vehicles and Pilgrim International