WHAT IS THE "ENTEGRA FAMILY" & WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU?

When we first launched the Entegra Coach Owners Association, Medarda and I honestly thought we might attract 40 or 50 coaches. Little did we know.

Before long, that number grew to 100… then 200… and soon we realized we could no longer manage the membership on a simple spreadsheet. Today, with more than 1,000 coaches, the club has evolved and now uses an online membership management system to keep everything running smoothly.

Somewhere along the way, the “Entegra Family” emerged. Through educating both new and longtime Owners, sharing fellowship in wonderful places, and experiencing the genuine care of the Entegra Coach team—always guided by the “Bontrager Promise”—something real and meaningful took shape. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment it happened, but the Entegra Family became something tangible… something I believe truly exists.

We hit a few bumps when Thor Industries acquired Jayco, Inc., and again during the leadership changes at Jayco/Entegra Coach. But then came Ken Walters, whose dedication to understanding and embracing the Entegra Family—both the idea and the trust built between Owners and the company—helped strengthen what we had all created together.

The Entegra Family was, and still is, a remarkable phenomenon—something quite unique in the RV world.

To me, it represents a new kind of relationship between RV buyers and sellers. It’s dealers respecting their customers rather than taking advantage of them, and manufacturers supporting both dealers and owners—not just during the warranty period, but throughout the entire life of every coach and every owner who stewards it. It’s a blend of lifestyle, resources, trust, and shared intention from all sides. Some in the industry may say I’m overly optimistic, but I believe the Entegra Family was built on those simple, genuine elements… and for this moment in time, it is undeniably real.

So I ask all of you: What is the “Entegra Family,” and what does it mean to you?

This question has been on my mind for a while, and I hope you’ll share the truth you carry in your hearts. Your thoughts are uniquely your own, and I invite you to express them.

Thank you,

Patrick Bauer
Former President
Entegra Coach Owners Association

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