Month: April 2014

Burlington, Iowa-based Winegard Co. recently introduced the compact Carryout G2 automatic satellite TV antenna designed for use while RVing, camping, tailgating and other outdoor activities. According to a press release, the new antenna is almost half the size than its predecessor, the Carryout (GM-1518), and features a sleeker lightweight design. The Carryout G2 portable satellite […]

Year-over-year retail towable registrations remained flat in February, up 1.2%, and showed a 2% gain for the first two months. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector grew 4.5% for the month and 6.3% year-to-date. • Fifth-wheel registrations declined 4.9% for February and […]

Marcus Lemonis wants to help struggling entrepreneurs. If he gets rich and famous at the same time, that’s just good business. The Wall Street Journal reported that Lemonis, 40, is the chairman and CEO of Camping World Inc. and Good Sam Enterprises LLC, a recreational-vehicle and lifestyle company worth more than $2 billion. He is […]

Thor Industries Inc. today (April 17) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the outstanding capital stock of recreational vehicle manufacturer K-Z Inc. in a transaction closing effective May 1.  The purchase price, which will be paid in cash, is approximately $53.4 million, subject to adjustment. “We are pleased to welcome K-Z to the Thor […]

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported a big jump in profit in the first quarter on an increase in sales. According to an Indianapolis Business Journal, the Indianapolis-based manufacturer earned $52.1 million, or 28 cents per share, in the quarter, up from $27.5 million, or 15 cents per share, in the same period of 2013. Sales […]

Furniture supplier Flexsteel Industries Inc. today reported record net sales and net income for its fiscal third quarter and nine-month period ended March 31. Net sales were $327 million for the nine-month period, a 15% increase from the prior year. Net income was $9.4 million, or $1.24 per share, compared to $8.9 million, or $1.22 per […]

(April 16, 2014) -- Renville County, Minn. is launching a new marketing campaign this year in hopes of introducing more county residents to the parks. It also hopes to interest more young people in discovering the outdoor opportunities available close to home.

U.S. economic activity increased in most of the country as the weather improved, particularly in the snow-ravaged northeast, according to summary of economic conditions released Wednesday. MarketWatch reported that the Beige Book, a collection of anecdotes about the economy published by the Federal Reserve, said 10 of its 12 districts saw improvement —mostly of the […]

(April 16, 2014) -- Long-stay AKA Beverly Hills hotel has created a suite inside an Airstream trailer with leather interiors, full kitchen and bathroom, a bed with comfy linens, and even its trademark Bulgari bath amenities available for rent.

(April 16, 2014) -- With $750,000 in improvements, Texan RV Ranch offers visitors to Dallas-Fort Worth area a clean, comfortable place to stay.