Month: March 2014

Editor’s Note: The following “Motley Fool” column offers a look at Thor Industries Inc. and its continued growth and strong earnings performance. For the full story click here. According to a forecast published by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), shipments of RVs by manufacturers are expected to grow nearly 4% during 2013. This may not seem [...]

(March 11, 2014) -- “Of course we thank Satellite Suites for their business, but want to specifically acknowledge their proactive approach to seeking out a healthier and environmentally friendlier alternative to current methods of holding tank odor control,” said Cravens.

(March 11, 2014) -- The new machine nearly doubles production speed and significantly increases product precision, replacing an older model that will be retrofitted for the company’s west coast axle operation in Idaho.

(March 11, 2014) -- "The redesigned Odyssey battery website’s ability to adapt dynamically to any device provides an enhanced resource for customers,” said McMullen. “Whether looking for product information or quick links to our social media platforms, the website allows users to easily view information from any device, anywhere."

(March 11, 2014) -- Larson Electronics announced the release of a trailer hitch bracket mounted light tower that comes complete with two IP67 rated 70-watt HID light heads that produce 12,600 lumens of light capable of illuminating an area 500 feet in length by 500 feet in width.

(March 11, 2014) -- “The investor group will pay for the installation and operation of the solar panels in private parks and will sell the power they produce back to private parks at a discounted rate,” said Jimmy Wells, director of engineering for Shorebreak Energy Developers.

A private investment group has committed $50 million to finance the installation and operation of electricity-producing solar panels in California campgrounds, RV parks and mobile home parks. “The investor group will pay for the installation and operation of the solar panels in private parks and will sell the power they produce back to private parks [...]

Smith Center, Kan.-based Peterson Industries Inc., builder of the Excel line of high-end fifth-wheels, will be conducting its second live webcast to announce the launch of the Limited L36SDM, featuring a walk-in door in the slideout.  To watch the live web feed of this new model unveiling, go to www.excelrvs.com and click on the “Breaking News” tab [...]

The Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) automation team recently designed, built and installed a new cambering machine into its Goshen, Ind., axle manufacturing facility. According to a press release, the new machine nearly doubles production speed and significantly increases product precision, replacing an older model that will be retrofitted for the company’s west coast axle operation in [...]

Central Michigan University’s Finch Fieldhouse is hosting the state’s largest off-site recreational vehicle show this week. The Morning Sun reported that outdoor and RV retailer Camping World Inc. and RV owners organization Good Sam Enterprises LLC are sponsoring the Third Annual Central Michigan RV Show Thursday through Sunday. Camping World of Northern Michigan, the largest [...]