Month: November 2012

(Nov. 27, 2012) -- RVDA honored towable and motorized RV brands built by 13 manufacturers with Quality Circle Awards in Louisville, Ky., on Nov. 26, just prior to the opening of the National RV Trade Show, RVDA announced today.

(Nov. 27, 2012) -- Continuing a mutually beneficial relationship with Navistar RV, Aqua-Hot 450D Hydronic Heating Systems are featured on the new 2014 Monaco Dynasty RVs, Aqua-Hot announced today.

(Nov. 27, 2012) -- “The Consumer Confidence Index increased in November and is now at its highest level in more than four and a half years (76.4 Feb. 2008)," says Lynn Franco, Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board.

(Nov. 27, 2012) -- Jellystone Park Camp Resort in Warrens, Wis. has received this year’s “Camp-Resort of the Year” award from Leisure Systems, Inc., the Milford, Ohio-based company that franchises Jellystone Parks across the country.

(Nov. 27, 2012) -- "MotorHome readers know what works best, and for the first time -- and moving forward on an annual basis -- we've asked them to rate their favorite RVs, campgrounds, products and ancillary services," said MotorHome Chairman Marcus Lemonis.

(Nov. 27, 2012) -- Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., made a series of announcements at the RVIA National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., which highlight recent progress and define the Company's strategic intent, Spartan announced today.

(Nov. 27, 2012) -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources narrowly missed its attempt in the spring to bolster funding for state parks, but now that legislators are back in Springfield, WUIS Public Radio reports the agency is going to try again.

(Nov. 27, 2012) -- The results of Trailer Life magazine's first-ever Readers' Choice Awards are in and this year's winners include many of North America's most popular RVs, campgrounds, RV products and services.

(Nov. 27, 2012) -- "Thor delivered revenue that was a record for the fiscal first quarter and improved bottom-line results, driven by solid growth in the RV market and a stable bus market," said Orthwein.  "Our first-quarter results were supported by dealer optimism and strong orders at our Elkhart Open House held in September, and the strength we experienced provides reason for optimism in the first half of the fiscal year."

(Nov. 27, 2012) -- "Because Southeast continues to choose wasteful litigation, TXAD withdrew from any further discussions about a possible deal," said Schaeffer. "In true David versus Goliath fashion, TXAD has been forced to defend itself against its much larger competitor."