The lack of central power in the post-war period posed a major problem for evening courses, giving him the idea of going into gas light production. Due to the increasing demand for gas lights, Philipp found himself producing and selling them in large quantities in a very short period of time. On October 27, 1949, he registered his trade under the company name Truma. The company was named for then
US president Harry S. Truman, whom the company’s founder Philipp Kreis very much admired due to the instrumental role he played in restoring Germany to an industrial nation. Truma is Europe’s leading RV system supplier. Truma has a long tradition of supplying high-quality, RV components for more than 65 years. Truma brings new levels of comfort to RV living through unique and innovative products: the Truma AquaGo hybrid instant water heater, the Truma Combi with hot air and hot water in one amazing appliance, plus the Truma LeveCheck, an LP tank level-indicator. Located in Elkhart, IN, Truma products are available in numerous North American RV brands; the Truma AquaGo is also available as an aftermarket upgrade through Truma Dealer Partners.
