Month: July 2014

(July 28, 2014) -- In June, towable RVs increased 6.5 percent on shipments of 29,184 units while motorhome shipments were ahead by 3.7 percent on 3,625 units shipped to dealers in the month of June. Seasonally adjusted, June’s total represented an annualized rate of nearly 325,000 units, slightly less than the previous month.

(July 28, 2014) -- In July and August, 123-reg.uk, a UK domain registrar, will embark on a tour around the UK with a camper van to highlight to businesses the importance of having a digital presence and to show them how they can make the most from being online.

(July 28, 2014) -- The Astoria-Warrenton KOA in Hammond, Ore. was packed with more than 80 Airstream trailers and motor homes last weekend. Region 10 of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International

Ford Motor Co. is threatening legal action if Ram keeps claiming that its pickups offer “best-in-class” towing. Ram’s response? In so many words, it’s telling Ford to go pound sand. Automotive News reported that the crux of the issue is Ford’s claim in mid-July that a 2015 F-450 4×4 Crew Cab pickup can tow 31,200 […]

(July 28, 2014) -- Airstream president and CEO Bob Wheeler told Dayton Daily News his company has seen a 50 percent increase in sales in the past year due to an expansion into markets his company left during the recession, an expanded ad campaign, and new products rolled out in the past year.

Cummins Inc. today reported increased income on higher sales for its second quarter of 2014, ended June 29. Revenue grew 7% to $4.8 billion from the same quarter in 2013. The increase year-over-year was driven by stronger demand in on-highway markets and distributor acquisitions in North America. Net income attributable to Cummins in the second quarter was […]

(July 28, 2014) -- "Even with 30 years’ experience, we did not realize that so many people around the world are searching for this training or how many have been looking for someone who offers this unique refrigeration service," said Ford, who noted 100 people have applied for training in the first four weeks.

Norcold Inc. has introduced new 2.7-cubic-foot N305 and N306 refrigerators, providing the same cooling performance found in the N300 and N302 models they replace, but with improved controls that give owners more ability to guide the unit’s energy usage and operations. The company reported in a press release that the new N305 and N306 are […]

A dealership helping customers find the RV that best meets their needs is the premise behind “Big Time RV,” a new television show that premiered on the Travel Channel Sunday (July 27) night. In back-to-back premiere episodes, the 30-minute show followed several couples and families as they shopped for a RV. Helping them in their quest […]

A sixth Partners In Progress Brand Committee meeting has been added to the roster during the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, Nov. 10-14 at The Bally’s in Las Vegas. K-Z Inc. dealers will meet on Monday, Nov. 10, from 2:45-3:45 p.m. According to RV Executive Today Online, brand committee meetings are confidential — only dealers who sell […]