Month: July 2014

Indiana’s two senators have asked the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to bring “much-needed clarity” to the organization’s “ambiguous definition” of the RV exemption in federal manufactured housing standards. On July 16, Indiana Sens. Dan Coats (R) and Joe Donnelly (D) sent a letter to HUD outlining their stance. Mark Bowersox, executive director for the […]

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales gained 2.5% in May but dipped 1.9% for the first five months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Forest River Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader year-to-date, capturing a 34.4% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. (18.8%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (17.5%). May Class A registrations grew 16.7% while year-to-date sales were […]

This week’s segment of “RV Capital Talk” offers an interview with Keystone RV Co. President Matt Zimmerman who reports that sales performance is at a record pace for the Goshen, Ind.-based towable builder. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Editor’s Note: The following is a review of results from an RV dealer survey conducted by R. W. Baird & Co. with 120 retailers assessing trends and performance during the second quarter. Summary: Dealers reported that momentum improved as the quarter unfolded, following a slower start, resulting in balanced inventory levels. Dealers expressed anxiety earlier […]

Drew Industries Inc., parent to supplier Lippert Components Inc., will release its second-quarter 2014 financial results before the market opens on Aug. 1. Drew will also host a conference call on Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. EDT to discuss the results and other business matters. Participation in the question-and-answer session of the call will be limited […]

Year-over-year Canadian towable retail sales declined 25.9% in May and 17.5% for the first five months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. All categories were down in May, as the sector has registered negative sales totals every month this year compared with 2013. Results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector fell […]

Editor’s Note: The following reviews the Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions concerning the reasons behind the relaunch of the RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Awards program, the nomination and selection process and details on the Nov. 12 event set in Las Vegas. #1: What are the RV Business Top 50 Dealer Awards? The concept was actually borrowed about a […]

If you ask Randy Hendrickson, there’s never been a better time to be in the property management industry, especially if you specialize in outdoor recreation properties. “I’ve been in the industry for 17 years and I’ve never seen it more vibrant, more active or more full of potential,” he told Woodall’s Campground Management. “I get a little […]

(July 18, 2014) -- The episode starts with Ryan Roske, the Class A diesel pusher product manager, followed by John Millis, the Class A gas product manager. Then Russ Garfin, the Class B and Class C product manager talks about that market followed by Johnny Hernandez, president of Winnebago Towables. Each of the guests talk about the health of their various market segments and describe new product being introduced this year by Winnebago Industries.

(July 18, 2014) -- Patrick Industries shareholder Jeffrey L. Et Al Gendell unloaded 14,300 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 15.