Claude Donati | Founder, Nexus RV

Nexus RV was founded in 2010 by Claude Donati and a lifelong friend, at the height of the Great Recession. With support from local business leaders and private investors, Claude launched Nexus with a simple but bold vision: build motorhomes the right way, with integrity, strength, and care for the customer.

From the beginning, Nexus RV stood out. In its first year alone, more than 2,000 visitors toured the company’s 10 acre facility, drawn by a product that quickly earned a reputation as one of the best in its class. For the first eight years, Nexus sold factory direct, allowing Claude and his team to work closely with customers and gain firsthand insight into what RV owners truly value, and what they don’t.

That direct relationship shaped everything that followed. Nexus expanded into multiple states and additional motorhome classes, all while refining designs based on real world feedback. This customer first experience became a cornerstone of the company’s philosophy and its commitment to building dreams, not just RVs.

In 2018, Nexus transitioned to a national dealer network, partnering with select dealers across North America to bring its products closer to customers while maintaining the same focus on quality and service. Today, Nexus RV is known for its durable construction, including high strength all steel cage framing and Azdel composite materials, eliminating wood from sidewalls and roofs for greater strength, lighter weight, and improved insulation.

In 2025, Claude Donati partnered with a billion dollar steel company our of South Bend that has over two billion dollars in annual operations, acquired full ownership of Nexus RV. With this foundation, Nexus is focused on continued growth through improved product offerings, enhanced quality, and a long term vision built on trust, innovation, and craftsmanship.

At its core, Nexus remains personal. Customers are treated like family, dealers are supported with confidence, and every motorhome is built with pride.

Strong construction isn’t a feature to us. It’s the foundation.