RV/MH Hall of Fame News

R.A. Woodall

Developed the first magazine for trailer travelers and the first campground directory. Established a workable campground rating system, and a MH park system credited as a major force in park improvements.

M.B. St. John

Pioneer supplier, TDNA and TCMA Charter Board Member, one of the founders of TDNA service schools, invented the first common trailer coupler, and first leveling jacks.

Mitchell Shulman

One of the founders and long time Board Member and supporter of NY MHA, developed 32 retail centers and 5 communities.

M.E. Raker

Pioneer manufacturer, active in TCMA and MHMA, one of the founders of the Gold Seal and Craftsmen’s Guild. Pioneered under-floor duct heating, retractable bay windows, and prefinished aluminum exteriors.

Martin Goodyear

Long term mobile home retailer, Indiana MHA Board Member and 2 term Past President, MDNA officer, MDNA National Man of the Year, one of the founders of the Midwest MH Federation that produces the Louisville Show.

Peter P. Froehde

Pioneer retailer, founding Board Member and Past President of TDNA, instrumental in enacting legislation to remove federal excise tax from mobile homes.

Ray Frank

Pioneer motorhome manufacturer and innovator, developed the molded fiberglass body, coined the title "Motor Home" for his production housecars.

John Downs

24 year industry retailer, park operator, and activist.

Carter H. Curtis

Long time active member and three time President of Michigan MH and RVCA, he is a life long proponent and lobbyist on manufactured housing matters

Theodore Bargman

Pioneer trailer parts supplier, developed door locks, water pumps, AC/DC light systems, grounded “pigtail” electrical plugs, and the tow vehicle to trailer electric connection which standardized the industry. Instrumental in the establishment of industry wide standards.
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