Month: September 2014

(Sept. 4, 2014) -- What really gets me though is why the RV industry seems to always include a DirecTV satellite receiver in the coach that comes with a dome. This makes no sense at all seeing that everything else in the coach is setup for high-definition TV (HDTV). No dome RV satellite dishes can receive HDTV from DirecTV.

(Sept. 4, 2014) -- A woman and her children had a close encounter with a black bear over Labor Day weekend while camping at near the Book Cliffs, a popular campsite south of Price, AOL news reported. The family barricaded themselves inside a camper as the 6-foot bear tried to claw its way inside.

Editor’s Note: The following are notes compiled by R.W. Baird & Co. during investor meetings as part of the Caravan Salon currently underway in Düsseldorf, Germany. Notes from European meetings. We hosted Thor Industries Inc. President and CEO Bob Martin during investor meetings. Mr. Martin was in Europe to meet with partners at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, […]

Gulf Stream Coach Inc., Nappanee Ind., has “enhanced the Open House buying experience” by offering dealers and prospects a chance to earn a luxury vacation in Cabo San Lucas this October. According to a press release, the “Baja Fiesta” trip promotion awards points for virtually all unit purchases before and during the September Open House, […]

Camping World Inc. and Good Sam Enterprises LLC announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire OK Trailer, an existing RV dealership in Shelley, Idaho. According to a press release, plans for the dealership include a massive expansion relocating into a new larger facility conveniently located just off Interstate 15 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. […]

Thor Industries Inc. announced that it has hired Cecilia Garcia Redmond as senior director of marketing. In her newly created role, Redmond will be responsible for exploring and evaluating marketing opportunities which enhance Thor Industries and drive consumer interest and activity to Thor’s subsidiaries. “We are pleased to welcome Cecilia to Thor and look forward to […]

(Sept. 3, 2014) -- In her newly created role, Cecilia Garcia Redmond will be responsible for exploring and evaluating marketing opportunities which enhance Thor Industries and drive consumer interest and activity to Thor's subsidiaries.

(Sept. 3, 2014) -- "The Crusader Lite has been engineered to be the smallest and lightest fifth wheel ever offered from Prime Time. Our product team has worked hard to help create a super light, fully-featured fifth wheel that has dazzling looks,” said Wagner.

(Sept. 3, 2014) -- Rapid Camp is a wireless control system made to fit today's modern motorhomes. It allows owners to set up camp quickly at a distance of up to 50 feet away from the motorhome. Features that can be operated include the leveling jacks, slide-outs, generator, patio awning and patio light.

(Sept. 3, 2014) -- Newly elected board members include Derald Bontrager, Chad Reece, Lyle Reed, Joanne Trealoff, Dave Schutz, Tim Stephens and Curt Yoder. They begin serving their terms Oct. 1.