Month: December 2013

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- The RV industry’s recovery and bright prospects for 2014 were the focus of media coverage from the 51st Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, RVIA reported. News of the industry’s rebound on display at the show appeared in four national media organizations, as well as an array of local outlets in Louisville and Indiana.

General Motors Co. completed the sale of its 8.5% stake in Ally Financial Inc. for about $900 million as the automaker moves to sever ties from its former financing arm. The sale will result in a gain of about $500 million in the fourth quarter, GM said today in a statement. The buyers weren’t named. Ally, [...]

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- RVT.com today announced the winner of its Louisville 2013 Grand Prize, a $10,000 “fully equipped” digital advertising package, which was awarded to Jerry Roach, sales manager at McDowell RV in North Branch, Mich. McDowell RV carries approximately 150 units in inventory and will receive a digital ad package

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- “Dealers are looking to Thor Motor Coach as the industry innovation leader,” says Krider. “Being bestowed 2014 RV of the Year by RV Business; we have strengthened our commitment to bring forth cutting-edge products that meet consumer needs."

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- The video details the re-valving and testing of the custom tuned Bilstein shock absorbers used in the kit. Jeff Marx, from Bilstein USA, takes viewers through what's involved in custom designing the 46mm rear and 60mm front shocks used in the source ride enhancement kit.

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- Wade's RV in Glenpool, Okla., is taking application for an experienced finance and insurance manager and experienced RV technicians.

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- The Johnnie Walker showroom will catch the holiday spirit beginning Dec. 9 in preparation for Santa’s visit Dec. 14. Holiday decorations and a super-sized Christmas tree will be on display in the main showroom from Dec. 9 until Jan. 9.

Year-over-year motorhome registrations soared 41.6% in October while sales for the 10 months increased 34.6%, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Thor Industries Inc. held the No. 1 spot in year-to-date motorhome registrations with a 23.7% market share followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (19%), Forest River Inc. (13.7%) and Forest River’s Coachmen RV [...]

Howe, Ind.-based high-end fifth-wheel manufacturer DRV Luxury Suites reported a strong showing at last week’s National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. “Coming into the show we didn’t really know what to expect due to our current dealer base stepping up so strong during the Open House this past September,” said Sales Manager Kyle Miller. [...]

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- "In 2010, we where the biggest customer of Coast Distribution and Atlas Distributors. But, in 2011 we had a 10 percent decrease on business, and in 2012 we saw a 50 percent drop followed by another 50 percent drop in 2013, said Généreux. "This business has been running for 41 years, and now the inventory and the building are for sale."