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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated statement of income and consolidated balance sheet and it is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.

<CIK>      0000021212
<NAME>     COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
<MULTIPLIER>   1000

                             
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