UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  April 23, 2004

COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

INDIANA	1-7160	35-1101097
(State of incorporation)	(Commission File       Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
	COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
	2831 DEXTER DRIVE
	ELKHART, INDIANA 46514
Address of principal executive offices

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (574) 262-0123

	Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.

      (c)   The following exhibits are filed as a part of this Report:

             99.1   Press Release dated April 23, 2004.

ITEM 9.  REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

              On April 23, 2004, the Company issued the Press Release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein. This press release announced that the Company has acquired a facility to manufacture Coleman® RV's.

SIGNATURE

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

By:/s/ Richard M. Lavers                                      
     Richard M. Lavers, Executive Vice President,
     General Counsel and Secretary

Date:  April 23, 2004

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