Month: February 2014

(Feb. 13, 2014) -- The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada congratulates the Conservative government on key measures outlined in the recent Federal Budget, addressing needs for the RV industry.

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada is supporting conservative government on key measures outlined in the recent Federal Budget, addressing needs for the RV industry. According to a press release, Federal Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty presented in the House of Commons the 2014 budget proposals to create the Canada Apprentice Loan by expanding the [...]

(Feb. 13, 2014) -- Kieran Folliard is currently "on tour" promoting 2 Gingers, traveling to 14 cities over six weeks via an Airstream camper to meet distributors, consumers and bar owners.

At December’s National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc.’s newly-redesigned Aerolite travel trailer was well received by dealers while also garnering a “Top RV Debut” from RVBusiness Magazine. According to a press release, the publication’s parameters for the award stated that a company must embrace cutting-edge innovation and highlight “specific eye-catching RVs that [...]

(Feb. 13, 2014) -- Bailey passed another manufacturing milestone as the 30,000 leisure vehicle built using its patented Alu-Tech technology rolled off the production line.

(Feb. 13, 2014) -- “Our decision to outsource our sales and use independent reps was based on our goal of establishing a sales force in an effective but efficient fashion," said Alesio. "Contracting independent manufacturers’ reps allows us to manage our sales force costs in relationship to growth.”

(Feb. 13, 2014) -- "These additional V-line layouts bear little similarity to any other motorhomes of this type; they have a fully insulated solid rear panel that features a full width top hinged automotive boot," Stephens explained.

Drew Industries Inc, parent to RV and manufactured home suppliers Lippert Components Inc. and Kinro Inc., today (Feb. 13) reported a double-digit increase in sales for its fourth quarter – driven by strong performance in its RV segment – while topping $1 billion in revenue for the full year. Sales in the fourth quarter increased [...]

Year-over-year motorhome registrations grew 13% in December while sales for the full year increased 33.7%, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Thor Industries Inc. held the No. 1 spot in motorhome registrations for the year with a 23.4% market share followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (19.2%), Forest River Inc. (13.8%) and Forest River’s [...]

La Grande, Ore.-based Outdoors RV Manufacturing (ORV) announced the launch of its newly revamped website. According to a press release, the site sports a clean, modern look with enhanced visuals and navigational tools. The site’s content includes larger scale photographs and floorplans, highly-detailed feature lists, multi-platform navigation and updated video content. ORV said the new [...]