Built on the ecoFRED, a hybrid electric power train system chassis fromFreightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, Fleetwood Hybrid features increasedfuel economy up to 42%* and can be re-fueled at any diesel fuel station.

"At Fleetwood, we know in order for RVs to remain relevant and viable in achanging world, maintaining a focus on innovation is more important thatever," said Paul Eskritt, president of Fleetwood's RV Group. "One of the wayswe have been doing this is by supporting and collaborating with our supplierpartners, like Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation."

"ecoFRED builds on our proven track record of innovation, but it is thesupport of our OEM partners like Fleetwood that will help it become a viabletechnology for the RV market," said Jonathan Randall of Freightliner CustomChassis Corporation. "We are confident that both dealers and the RV consumerwill appreciate the efforts we are making to make RVs a greener way totravel."

Other key benefits of ecoFRED's hybrid electric power system includeinstant torque when accelerating for a significant increase in power invirtually all conditions and demands, and no compromise in payload capacity.

Fleetwood Hybrid is the newest highlight in Fleetwood's long legacy ofinnovation. From the debut of the industry-first motor home with basementstorage in 1985, to the launch of full-wall-slide technology in 2004, to theintroduction of Power Bridge Chassis(TM) this summer, Fleetwood has broughtnew and lasting technology innovations to the RV industry for more than 50years.

For more information about all of Fleetwood's motor homes, travel trailersand fifth wheels, call 1-800-444-4905 or visit http://www.fleetwoodrv.com.

About Fleetwood Enterprises

Fleetwood RV is the recreational vehicle operations group within FleetwoodEnterprises, Inc. (NYSE: FLE), a leading producer of recreational vehicles andmanufactured housing through its subsidiaries. Fleetwood's recreationalvehicle line includes motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels.Fleetwood RV products are distributed through a network of approximately 675dealers located throughout the United States and Canada. For more informationon Fleetwood Enterprises, visit our website at http://www.fleetwood.com.

*Note: Increased fuel economy is an estimate based on results fromunofficial road tests comparing a standard gasoline engine with automatictransmission to a hybrid diesel engine. Actual fuel economy will vary due totravel speed and road conditions.

Media Contact: Heather Everett (951) 377-3852 heather.everett@fleetwood.comSOURCE Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.