Month: March 2014

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced that Forest River Inc.’s new Work and Play Catalyst fifth-wheel toy hauler is the first model to feature the supplier’s touch-screen, Android-based Linc Pad wireless tablet to control several key functions. According to a press release, Linc Pad technology allows Catalyst owners to control all three sliderooms, LCI’s six-point Level [...]

Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc.’s redesigned Kodiak travel trailers, expandables and toy haulers offer floorplans light enough to be towed by most SUVs, minivans, crossovers and light trucks. “Kodiak’s fashionable interiors and innovative floorplans have driven us to the forefront of the ultralight towable market,”said Aaron Young, Kodiak product manager, in a press release. “We’ve designed Kodiak [...]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Atwood Mobile Products LLC has announced its new line of power jacks, the Premier Performance Series. According to a press release, the new models come in 3,000-pound and 4,000-pound tongue weight ratings and are available in either black or white. The Performance Series will replace the current Deluxe Series. Atwood said the new [...]

A Elkhart County recreational vehicle manufacturer is looking to fill 300 positions during a job fair Wednesday (March 19) at The Old Bag Factory in Goshen, Ind., from noon to 4 p.m. The Goshen News reported that according to WorkOne of Northern Indiana, the state agency coordinating the event, the company’s name will be revealed [...]

Drew Industries Inc., parent to suppliers Lippert Components Inc. and Kinro Inc., has completed the previously announced acquisition of certain assets and the business of Star Design LLC, an Elkhart, Ind.-based manufacturer of thermoformed sheet plastic products for the RV, bus and specialty vehicle industries. According to a news release, the purchase price was $12.3 [...]

(March 17, 2014) -- EZ Open door handle"It doesn't matter if you're 4 years old or if your hands are simply loaded with left over pie and ice cream; getting into your coach with the EZ Open handle makes opening your door, well, easy," said Brammer.

(March 17, 2014) -- "If you haven't been on our tour – you are missing out," said Potts. "The tour not only shows you how our motorhomes are built from start to finish, but also the technology and innovative designs that set our motorhomes apart from the rest."

(March 17, 2014) -- Manufacturing production, which accounts for about three-quarters of overall industrial production, rebounded 0.8 percent as production returned to normal levels following a weather-related 0.9 percent drop (was -0.8 percent) in January.

(March 17, 2014) -- The new adventure tour takes about an hour and a half, includes 12 zip lines varying in length of up to 800 feet and heights of up to six stories, provides various tree top activities, and includes routes for all ages and abilities.

American Coach is unveiling several exciting model year 2015 updates at the Family Motor Coach Association’s (FMCA) Motorhome Showcase that opened today (March 17) and runs through Thursday at the Georgia State Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga. According to a press release, attendees will have an opportunity to see everything from new technologies to new interior [...]