SSI: Towables Rise 8.5% in Dec.; 15.7% for 2013

With all categories except camping trailers showing year-over-year growth in December, towable sales posted an 8.5% increase for the month and a 15.7% gain for the full year. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., Thor Industries Inc. stood as the towable sales leader for 2013 with a 35.9% market share, edging out [...]

RVIA Park Model Committee sets agenda

(Feb. 20, 2014) -- “This change, along with dozens of technical changes, will improve the safety of park models and also catch the A119.5 standard up with the reality of what the PMRV segment of the RV industry is today in terms of what our customers and campgrounds expect and desire,” said Soard.

Eugene RV Show Scheduled for Feb. 28-March 2

The Eugene RV Show returns to Oregon’s Lane County Fairgrounds, running Feb. 28 to March 2. According to a press release, participating dealers will include Al’s Trailer Sales, George M. Sutton RV, Paul Evert’s RV Country, RV Outlet, and The RV Corral showcasing hundreds of new and used RV’s. Free parking and admission is available [...]

The weirdest way ever to sell an RV manufacturer

(Feb. 20, 2014) -- The unknown "U.S. Based Motorized RV Manufacturer" is up for sale -- again. Mark Sage, managing director for Tampa-based Wyndham Capital, re-posted the for sale listing in LinkedIn's Recreation Vehicle Industry Group. Of course, he's not providing any details of the company or its product in the post, nor is he responding to a media inquiry.

Equal-i-zer Hitch Receives Stag ’14 Peach Award

Progress Manufacturing Inc., maker of the Original Equal-i-zer Sway Control Hitch, was recognized with a 2014 Peach Award by Stag-Parkway at the distributor’s annual RV conference in Puerto Rico. According to a press release, Stag-Parkway “seeks partnerships that create mutual success and recognized Equal-i-zer as an exemplary supplier partner.” “We look for business partners that foster mutual growth [...]