MNC Monaco Coach Cp

COBURG, Ore., March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monaco Coach Corporation (NYSE:MNC), one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, is proud to announce that the Holiday Rambler 2008 Aluma-lite(R) Travel Trailer was selected by the RV/MH Hall of Fame to be displayed in their Go RVing Hall exhibit showcasing the latest models from the RV industry. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO) The Aluma-lite(R) is a lightweight travel trailer easily towed by many smaller tow vehicles, ideal for the RV beginner or seasoned enthusiast. The manufacturer's suggested retail price starts at under $18,000. The 2008 26RKS Aluma-lite(R), chosen for the display, is a travel trailer representative of the high quality, value-priced models the Holiday Rambler brand is known for. Featuring a complete aluminum cage frame, the Aluma-lite(R) also has an enclosed underbelly. The well-appointed interior has many residential features, including a rear kitchen layout with ample countertop space, comfortable entertaining area that includes a slide-out sofa, and walkaround front queen bed to ease the housekeeping duties. The RV/MH Hall of Fame, located at 21565 Executive Parkway in Elkhart, Indiana, chooses five RVs to display for a year as part of their joint effort with the Go RVing Coalition to promote new and innovative products of the RV Industry. Besides the Go RVing Hall exhibit, the RV/MH Hall of Fame also houses a museum of vintage units, an Exhibitor Hall and the world's largest library of RV related literature and photos. About Monaco Coach Corporation Monaco Coach Corporation, a leading national manufacturer of motorized and towable recreational vehicles, is ranked as the number one producer of diesel-powered motorhomes. Dedicated to quality and service, Monaco Coach is a leader in innovative RVs designed to meet the needs of a broad range of customers with varied interests and offers products that appeal to RVers across generations. Headquartered in Coburg, Oregon, with substantial manufacturing facilities in Indiana, Monaco Coach employs approximately 5,000 people. The Company offers a variety of RVs, from entry-level priced towables to custom-made luxury models under the Monaco, Holiday Rambler, Safari, Beaver, McKenzie, R-Vision and Dodge brand names. The Company maintains RV service centers in Harrisburg, Oregon, Elkhart, Indiana and Wildwood, Florida and operates motorhome-only resorts in California, Florida and Nevada. Monaco Coach Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MNC," and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock index. For additional information about Monaco Coach Corporation, please visit http://www.monaco-online.com/ or http://www.trail-lite.com/. CONTACT: Craig Wanichek Director of Investor Relations Monaco Coach Corporation (541) 681-8029 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Monaco Coach Corporation CONTACT: Craig Wanichek of Monaco Coach Corporation, +1-541-681-8029, Web site: http://www.monaco-online.com/ http://www.trail-lite.com/

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