RV Trivia 3
This trivia challenge focuses on a nostalgic theme. I think if anyone scores 50% on this one, they are really lucky or they are a genius. Even though many of the questions may stump you, I think you will find it both entertaining and educational. Be sure to check your score and your rating.
So, are you ready to take a shot at it? Give it a try!.
1) What year did Winnbago’s (Under Modernistic Industries) first trailer roll off the assembly line?
- A) 1958
- B) 1955
- C) 1961
- D) 1963
2) How much did that first trailer built (As in number 1) retail for?
- A) $1150
- B) $1875
- C) $ 895
- D) $2395
3) How many U.S. households are reported to own at least one RV today?
- A) 500,000
- B) 1,000,000
- C) 3,000,000
- D) 5,000,000
- E) 8,000,000
4) How many miles does the average RV travel per year?
- A) 4,500 miles
- B) 8,500 miles
- C) 10,100 miles
- D) 12,500 miles
- E) 15,000 miles
5) According to the latest statistics, what is the average age of an RV owner?
- A) 41 years
- B) 45 years
- C) 49 years
- D) 54 years
- E) 61 years
6) How did the name Newmar come about?
- A) It was named after Marvin Miller’s new creation
- B) It was a combination of Marvin Newcomer and Marvin Miller
- C) It was a shortened version of “New Mark”
- D) It had no particular meaning
- E) It was the original name of a holding company
7) In what year did Clessie Cummins form Cummins Engine Company?
- A) 1919
- B) 1935
- C) 1942
- D) 1944
- E) 1951
8) When did Winnebago build their first motor home?
- A) 1956
- B) 1960
- C) 1966
- D) 1969
- E) 1973
9) Lance Campers was the new name for M&M Trailers that was founded in…….
- A) 1965
- B) 1971
- C) 1978
- D) 1991
- E) 1995
- A) 1970
- B) 1973
- C) 1981
- D) 1994
- E) 1999
11) About how many GMC motor homes were manufactured up until they were discontinued?
- A) 4,500
- B) 9,000
- C) 13,000
- D) 21,000
- E) 25,000
12) The founder of Fleetwood Enterprises, John Crean, made what prior to homes and RV’s?
- A) Window blinds
- B) Utility trailers
- C) Custom furniture
- D) Wagon wheels
13) Which of the following is not a Thor Industries product?
- A) Airstream
- B) Mandalay
- C) Tiffin
- D) Four Winds
- E) Damon
14) Who makes the popular Cougar trailer line?
- A) Fleetwood
- B) Winnebago
- C) Airstream
- D) Monaco
- E) Keystone RV
15) Who made the popular Dolphin motor home?
- A) Fleetwood Industies
- B) Monaco Corp.
- C) National RV
- D) Tiffin
- E) Newmar
So, let’s see how you scored. Check your answers with the correct ones below and be sure to post your score and comments in the comment section at the very bottom.
Answers:
•1) A – 1958
•2) C – $895
•3) E – 8,000,000
•4) A – 4,500 miles
•5) C – 49 years old
•6) B – It was a combination of Marvin Newcomer and Marvin Miller
•7) A – 1919
•8) C – 1966
•9) A – 1965
•10) B – 1973
•11) C 13,000
•12) A Window blinds
•13) C – Tiffin
•14) E – Keystone
•15) C – National RV
Okay, now let’s check your rating.
13 to 15 – Great going! You are really apart from anybody else, including me, and I put it together. You are certainly a good candidate for the 2009 Liar’s Club, or really, really good. You are the BEST!
9 to 12 – All of the above, but you may be more honest than most of us. Dynamite work!!! You are the near BEST there is!!!
7 to 8 – You are a genius, and honest! A big KUDO to you!
4 to 6 – Good score, perhaps average. Good going!
0 to 3 – You have to be one of the unluckiest people on the planet. Even guessing should bring home at least 4. Better keep your daytime job.
Okay! Now, don’t forget to share your score with us in the comment section below.
With The Quizzing Questions – Lug_Nut – Peter Mercer