Month: July 2014

This week’s segment of “RV Capital Talk” features an interview with Andy Cripe, president of CrossRoads RV and Redwood RV, discussing the changes implemented at the Thor Industries Inc. subsidiary and plans for the future. To view the product click here, or scroll to the Video 1 slot on the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

(July 14, 2014) -- “When potential RV buyers look for dealerships, they type certain keywords and phrases into the search bar. To ensure your website is a top search result, it makes sense to have a simple SEO strategy in place. We can help you do that in the most cost-effective way possible,” said Wilson.

Year-over-year Class B motorhome sales edged down 5.4% in May, but showed 19.7% growth for the first five months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. was No. 1 in year-to-date Class B sales, owning a 37.1% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. (23.6%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (21.8%). To subscribe […]

(July 14, 2014) -- “We are excited to offer RV enthusiasts with easy and immediate access to the Lazydays renowned largest selection of motorhome brands in the country,” said Sheehan. “Our guided search feature enables users to quickly search our RV inventory by class, make and model.”

A battle over a billboard and its potentially lucrative ad revenue has pitted a local RV dealer against Virginia’s Hanover County. Richmondbizsense.com reported that Ed McGeorge, whose company EMAC LLC owns more than 23 acres at his McGeorge’s Rolling Hills RV Supercenter near Ashland, is suing the county and its board of supervisors for potential […]

Some friends of Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at BMO Private Bank, sold their home last month to visit every national park in a recreational vehicle, while another acquaintance bought a boat at a show. Bloomberg Businessweek reported that such anecdotal evidence helps make it “less surprising and more encouraging” that sales of RVs and […]

Year-over-year motorhome registrations grew 2.3% in May and 13% for the first five months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Thor Industries Inc. held the No. 1 spot year-to-date with a 25.5% market share followed by Forest River Inc. (24.8%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (20.5%). In the Class A category, May sales dipped 1.5% […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association announced three new speakers for the 2014 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo Nov. 10-14 at Bally’s in Las Vegas. Among the first-time presenters is fixed-ops consultant Don Tipton, who will discuss “What Service Measurables Really Mean” during a workshop on Thursday, Nov. 13. Tipton started working at a young age with […]

Winnebago Industries Towables has named Jennifer Mink as district sales manager. According to a press release, Mink recently joined Winnebago Towables as the district sales manager for the Southwest region of the United States. Mink is a four-year RV industry veteran, having previously worked for Forest River Inc. and Keystone RV Co. A native of […]

(July 11, 2014) -- “As a veteran myself, I understand the need to address post-combat needs and am proud to be a part of helping our troops and their families with vital assistance. We wish the best of luck to the High Five Tour drivers in their nationwide travels this summer, and we hope many Americans will show up along the route to lend a hand.”