Month: December 2013

Winnebago Industries Inc. received notification from MotorHome Magazine that Winnebago Class A and C motorhomes received Readers’ Choice Awards. According to a press release, MotorHome Magazine said that Winnebago’s Class C motorhomes were named as this year’s Gold winner and the Class A received Silver status in the second annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The Readers’ Choice Awards included many of North [...]

(Dec. 2, 2013) -- “Everything from all departments is right there in front of you,” said Bradley. “You can see metrics in your parts department, metrics in your service department, metrics in your sales department and so on. With those reports, you can find opportunities to increase income."

When a group of Minnesota partners announced they were planning an indoor RV park to house North Dakota oilfield workers, the idea prompted mixed reactions, reports the Grand Forks Herald.

(Dec. 2, 2013) -- "Manufacturing activity in the United States continued to show resilience following the 16-day government shutdown in October with the unexpected rise in the ISM reading in November marking the sixth consecutive monthly gain" said Cooper. "The headline measure now sits at its highest level since April 2011."

(Dec. 2, 2013) - “We will have a wide range of Spartan products for our dealers so that they can fully capitalize on the explosive growth in the toy hauler segment," said Weaver. "The fifth wheel on display at Louisville is positioned directly in the heart of the high-volume fifth wheel market and we are incredibly excited about its great looks, abundant features, and strong value.”

Peninsula Clarion reports the beaches at the mouths of the two rivers that hug the community of Ninilchik, Alaska, are disappearing, because of erosion and a 2010 storm.

(Dec. 2, 2013) -- The free webinar takes place Dec. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m. Pacific, RV dealership and RV park owners can learn 10 proven tips to maximize Facebook for their business as welll as simple strategies to increase interaction with current and prospective customers, and key metrics to track engagement and stay ahead of competitors.

(Dec. 2, 2013) -- “The last few months have been incredibly exciting as we’ve watched our new 2015 models begin to take shape,” said Snell. “They represent a revival of both brands as we introduce bigger engines than ever before and incorporate feedback from our owners in the design process. These are truly products inspired by our owners inside and out.”

A free lights display has been set up at Hopkins Park campground in Bear Lake, Mich.

RVT.com will give away a $10,000 display advertising package during a drawing on Dec. 4, at the 2013 RVIA National RV Trade Show.