Month: February 2014

(Feb. 20, 2014) -- Net sales for the fourth quarter increased $40.5 million or 38.1 percent, to $146.6 million from $106.1 million in the same quarter of 2012. The increase was attributable to a 43 percent increase in the company's revenue from the RV industry, which was 71 percent of the company's fourth quarter 2013 sales.

One of the oldest buildings with ties to Elkhart, Indiana’s RV legacy may soon be torn down. The Elkhart Truth reported that while the move is only preliminary, the city of Elkhart is looking at the possibility of demolishing the old Schult Warehouse at 1830 S. Main Street. The building’s history dates back more than 115 [...]

(Feb. 20, 2014) -- Consumer prices inched up 0.1 percent in January 2014, which was below the already modest 0.2 percent and 0.1 percent increases recorded in December and November 2013, respectively, RBC Economics reported.

Winnebago Industries has introduced its all-new Solei Class A diesel-pusher motorhome, offering two floorplans, the 34T and 38R. According to a press release, the Solei is built on Freightliner XCS chassis featuring a 340-hp Cummins diesel engine coupled with a six-speed Allison transmission.  The interior is set off by polished Corian galley countertops, coffee-glazed cabinetry, LED ceiling lights and [...]

Airstream Inc. announced today (Feb. 20) that its Interstate brand is the top selling Class B motorhome in the U.S. for the third year in a row, according to Statistical Surveys Inc. In 2013 Airstream Interstate unit sales increased 48% over 2012, nearly three times the overall segment growth which was up 15.9% year-over-year, the company [...]

TriMas Corp., parent to Cequent Performance Products, today (Feb. 20) reported record revenue for its fourth quarter and full year, ended Dec. 31. Fourth-quarter sales from continuing operations totaled $323.4 million, an increase of 7.4% compared to fourth quarter 2012. Net income from continuing operations attributable to TriMas was $6.9 million, or 15 cents per [...]

(Feb. 20, 2014) -- Saturday, Cummins Falls State Park in Tennessee is hosting a marathon, half marathon and fun run, but there are some other free activities during the day, too.

(Feb. 20, 2014) -- The Equipment Checkout Center for the Fort Benning Community in Georgia rents camping equipment including a motor home to families to allow them to enjoy the outdoors together.

(Feb. 20, 2014) -- Saturday is the first day to make a reservation for a May 23 arrival to a South Dakota campsite. As a holiday weekend reservations that include any of the dates of May 23-25 require at least a three-night stay.

Along with the former Allied Specialty Vehicles Inc. (ASV) towable RV-manufacturing plant that it just purchased on Indiana 19 on the south side of Elkhart, Ind., Thor Industries Inc. also acquired a host of towable brand names once marketed by ASV and its predecessor, Monaco RV, from whom they were purchased last year. Included are [...]