Sandpiper history

[muddyrode]

Does anyone know the back ground or history behind the sandpiper line
just curious

[Oakman]

Perhaps one of our Forest River Forum members who also works at Forest River might be able to pass along some detailed info about Sandpiper.

I do know that Sandpiper, along with Rockwood and Cardinal were manufactured by Cobra Industries before Forest River existed. I also know that Forest River CEO Peter Liegl was an executive at Cobra Industries and he was eventually “let go” (Dumb move on the part of Cobra).

I also know that in 1995 Cobra Industries had to file for bankruptcy. In 1996 Peter Liegl founded Forest River and bought some of the assets of Cobra Industries (including the Sandpiper) without any of the liabilities. Good move on his part I’m thinking.

Although I haven’t seen one for a long time, I have seen both Sandpipers and Cardinals in campgrounds with the identity graphic of Cobra Industries on them.

That’s all I got for ya. Perhaps if you wanted to do some research on the Sandpiper line you should visit or call the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, IN to see if they can shed more light on the history of Sandpipers.