Month: December 2013

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) was awarded the prestigious RVBusiness 2014 RV of the Year award for its Recreational Utility Vehicles (RUV), the Axis and Vegas. According to a press release, the consumer-centric design of the compact 25-foot coaches has created a new segment of compact, stylish and user-friendly motorhomes. “Dealers are looking to Thor Motor [...]

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- Show Hauler will add the 360 Siphon holding tank fume extractor as a standard item to its entire product lineup. “We want to provide the healthiest living environment to our customers as is technologically possible and welcome the benefits the 360 Siphon provides” said Troyer.

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- “All of our products have been fine-tuned, much in part thanks to dealer and customer input, and we’re extremely happy with the response from the past two wholesale buying events,” said Fought. “Now it's time to see the ultimate reward of retail customers shopping and buying of our product."

Canadian RV rental firm CanaDream Corp. recorded marginal gains in earning and sales during its fiscal six-month period, ended Oct. 31. Net income totaled $4.9 million, representing a 4% increase from the year prior, while diluted earnings per share rose 8% to 26 cents. Total revenue increased 5% to $954,000 from a year ago. Fleet [...]

Following up on record sales during September’s Elkhart County RV Open House in northern Indiana, Howe, Ind.-based Cruiser RV LLC reported strong dealer response to product during last week’s Louisville Show. “Traffic was a little lighter this year, but those in attendance seemed more serious about doing business,” said said Cruiser RV President Jeff Fought. [...]

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- "Strength in retail sales during the last two months is consistent with our view that fourth-quarter 2013 consumer spending growth will strengthen to an annualized 2.5 percent from the 1.4 percent increase recorded in the third quarter," said Ferley. "This will not prevent overall GDP growth slowing to 1.4 percent from 3.6 percent during the same period."

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- “We approached the development of the CR-Series with an absolute premium on interior space," said Hoefer. "We have really pushed the envelope in taking a new design to market, which features a modern exterior, yet brilliantly spacious interior.”

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- Whether it's climbing aboard a life size pirate ship, trying paddlesports on an indoor mini-lake or learning about one-tank RV trips from Chicago, there's something for everyone to enjoy and start thinking about the warm summer days ahead.

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- A fire destroyed a motorhome and scorched the exterior wall of a house Wednesday morning.

(Dec. 12, 2013) -- Decked, manufacturers of a new full-sized pickup truck bed storage system, today announced the official launch of their full line of products and accessories which are now available for order on their website, www.Decked.com, and from select dealers across the country.