Month: March 2014

The RV Preventive Maintenance course, hosted by Northampton Community College in conjunction with the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), begins March 17 and runs through April 14. According to a press release, the program allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of recreation vehicle maintenance with intensive, competency-based instruction. The course brings together the varying technical [...]

Motorhome builder Allied Recreation Group (ARG) has partnered with South Adams High School in Berne, Ind., participating in CANstruction 2014 which supports the Community Harvest Food Bank (CHFB). According to a press release, CANstruction pairs local high school students with business sponsors and engineering mentors to design and build structures based on this year’s theme, “Great [...]

If a recreational vehicle can be fitted with a slideout room, why can’t a truck cab? That’s the question Scott McKinnon asked himself, which resulted in RV supplier Lippert Components Inc.’s entry into the semi truck marketplace. Go By Truck News reported that McKinnon is a specialty sales manager for Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert, which manufactures [...]

“Travel and outdoor enthusiasts with special physical needs are recapturing their mobility and enjoying time on the road in recreational vehicles,” reports the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). “RVs are the ideal way for everyone to experience the open road in convenience, comfort and style.” It’s smart business for RV manufacturers to build in factory [...]

Global Caravan Technologies (GCT) unveiled a prototype of its high-end carbon-fiber composite RV Thursday evening (March 6) in Speedway, Ind., the headquarters of the new company. Chairman and President Harrison Ding said the 35-foot CR-1 Carbon travel trailer, when it enters production, will bring a new option to the top end of the RV market. “We’re [...]

The ROUTE 66 RV Network, one of North America’s largest independent dealer network, experienced strong growth in the last 12 months, according to a press release. “2013 was a very good year for the network and our member dealers,” said Dave Francis, a ROUTE 66 partner. “Not only did our dealers enjoy a healthy bounce [...]

(March 6, 2014) -- RVIA Chairman Doug Gaeddert told attendees of the association's annual meeting here that the wheels are in motion to move part of the association's offices to Elkhart. Details will be announced soon and officials hope to have the office open yet this year.

Thor Industries Inc. today (March 6) reported a decrease in net income for its fiscal second quarter, ended Jan. 31, as severe weather impacted production and slowed sales. Net income from continuing operations in the second quarter totaled $17.2 million, down 9% from $19 million in the prior-year second quarter. Including the discontinued operations of Thor’s bus [...]

(March 6, 2014) -- "This is the course where the varying technical aspects from each of the previous courses come together," said Leach. "Preventive maintenance of every major component in every major system on the RV is the focus. This course will offer a thorough understanding of each system on the RV."

(March 6, 2014) -- “Simply put, Norcold added capacity to meet demand,” said Mesharer. “Along with the industry rebound, our successful ‘Colder-Bigger-Lighter’ campaign has increased consumer interest. The additional manufacturing capacity was necessary to meet increased demand as more customers switched to our products.”