Month: August 2014

(Aug. 27, 2014) -- “We are excited to have Jeff on board. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will allow him to hit the ground running," said Miller. "We have assembled a strong team over the years and Jeff will help expand our reach to the dealers in the west.”

A brutal and extended winter, which delayed Canada’s RV selling season and subsequently bloated dealer backlogs, may be the primary factor in a June sales report compiled by Statistical Surveys Inc. that showed a 33.7% decline in year-over-year towable registrations. “We were a bit surprised by the June report,” noted Eleonore Hamm, president of the […]

Although the summer is winding down, many Michigan campgrounds are gearing up for a busy fall season, especially as the recreation vehicle industry continues to grow. The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) reported in a press release that according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) 2013 Industry Profile, released in July, […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Atwood Mobile Products LLC announced Jeff Johns as aftermarket Western region outside sales representative.  According to a press release, Johns has many years of OEM, supplier and distribution experience.  Trey Miller, director of aftermarket sales, noted, “We are excited to have Jeff on board. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that […]

A new recreational vehicle sales and display center could be on its way to the west side of Goshen, Ind. As reported by the Goshen News, members of the Goshen Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday (Aug. 26) approved a request by Dzung Nguyen and Jones Petrie Rafinski for developmental variances to allow an outside RV […]

“Visit South Bend Mishawaka,” an organization promoting the northern Indiana area, will soon have a more visible presence at many local including University of Notre Dame football weekends. the South Bend Tribune reported that the Golden Roamer, a 24-foot motorhome, will debut Friday (Aug. 29) near the Joyce Center on the Notre Dame campus, complete with […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. on Tuesday (Aug. 26) was featured by Zacks Investment Ideas, a marketing communication from Zacks Investment Research Inc. Listing Winnebago as one of the “Top 3 Small Cap Value Stocks,” Zacks stated in a press release that “Winnebago has been a staple of American culture for decades. The company makes recreational vehicles […]

Jackson Center, Ohio-based Airstream Inc. announced the rollout of the Grand Tour in its popular Interstate Class B motorhome lineup. According to a press release, the Grand Tour will be available to dealers in early September. Compared to the standard Interstate range, Airstream said the Grand Tour design includes a larger galley with additional counter and multi-functional […]

The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) will be holding the 34th Annual State Convention Sept. 4-7 at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. According to a press release, this year’s convention will feature a strong slate of presenters to bring FRVTA members up-to-date on the state of the industry and what to expect in […]

(Aug. 26, 2014) -- This year’s convention will feature the brightest and best minds in the RV industry to bring FRVTA members up-to-date on the state of the industry and what to expect in the coming months, said Kelly,