Month: March 2014

Goshen, Ind.-based Girard Products LLC announced that its second-generation GSWH-1M Tankless Water Heater was approved by the Australian Gas Association (AGA) in January, 2014. According to a press release, the GSWH-1M features a wider range of BTUs, easy operation and many other features. Both the first- and second-generation Girard Tankless Water Heater have been well [...]

Elkhart, Ind.-based ASA Electronics, an international manufacturer and supplier of RV audio and video electronics and appliances, announced the appointment of Jim Weaver as the customer service manager. According to a press release, Weaver brings 27 years of experience in customer-oriented positions. With his extensive background in customer service, project management, IT, pricing, and warehousing, [...]

PullRite announced that it is increasing the rating of one of its most popular fifth-wheel hitches, the #2700 automatic sliding ISR SuperGlide, that fits industry standard base rails to 16,000 pounds. According to a press release, the rating increase would not translate to a hike in price. PullRite noted that the ISR SuperGlide will give [...]

Aftermarket supplier The Coast Distribution System Inc. reported net losses for its fourth quarter and full year, ended Dec. 31, impacted by inclement weather. “We are disappointed with our financial performance in 2013,” said Coast CEO Jim Musbach. “Adverse weather conditions throughout the U.S. and Canada in 2013, including the unseasonably cold and wet conditions [...]

This week’s segment of “RV Capital Talk” features an in interview with Tim Hyland, president of GE Capital’s Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) RV Group, discussing a recent survey showing overall optimism in the industry as dealers are increasing their inventory levels this year in anticipation of a strong selling season. To view the video scroll to [...]

Driven by strong motorhome performance, Winnebago Industries Inc. reported a 52.6% increase in net income on 29.2% growth in revenue for its second quarter, ended March 1. Sales during the period totaled $228.8 million versus $177.2 million the previous year while earnings rose to $9.6 million, or 35 cents per diluted share, from $6.3 million, [...]

(March 26, 2014) -- The hitches feature Eaz-Lift quality on a standard base-rail-style bracket system. The 18K-stationary and 18KS-slider fifth wheel hitches’ universal design allows them to be mounted to any existing base rails or to Eaz-Lift’s heavy-duty rails.

(March 26, 2014) -- For the ninth consecutive year, Camping World RV Sales was announced as America’s No. 1 seller of towable and motorized RVs for 2013 by Statistical Surveys. Camping World RV dealerships amassed 47 individual dealer awards for being the top-in-class in their respective states.

(March 26, 2014) -- “Bringing Jim Weaver onto our team further strengthens our industry-leading service to our customers,” Stoltzfus added. “With his exceptional attention to customer satisfaction and enthusiasm, he will make a great addition to the ASA team.”

(March 26, 2014) -- Oehler was selected as the overall top corporate counsel for his part in guiding the company through one of the most difficult periods in the history of the RV industry, for leading his company's efforts to help at-risk children in the Tampa Bay area and for his work to strengthen the RV industry and improve public safety, the release explained.