Month: December 2014

Optimism remains high in the recreational vehicle industry, according to survey results released today by GE Capital’s Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) business. GE Capital reported that 41% of survey respondents said they expect sales to rise 5% to 10% next year, and an additional 26% expect RV sales to grow 10% to 15%. This is similar […]

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC along with its LifeStyle Luxury RV and Skyline RV divisions held the annual VIP dealer appreciation party on Dec. 2 at the Hard Rock in Louisville, Ky., as part of last week’s National RV Trade Show. According to a press release, the invitation-only event was held, at the Hard Rock for the […]

Perris, Calif.-based Pacific Coachworks, Inc. (PCW) has introduced a new travel trailer series, the Surf Side. According to a press release, the Surf Side offers yet another option to RV dealers for a West Coast-built trailer with aluminum exterior siding, providing lead times and a decrease in freight costs. Boasting eight floorplans, all Surf Side travel […]

Cummins Power Generation Inc. has bought out the developer of a warehouse that, until recently, shared the 406,000-square-foot space with the manufacturer in Fridley, Minn. Finance & Commerce reported that the buyout totaled $18.7 million for the facility just south of Cummins Power Generation offices. Columbus, Ind.-based Cummins Inc., which makes engines, filtration and power generation products, has […]

Progressive Dynamics Inc. has introduced two new automatic transfer switches with silent surge protection.  According to a press release, the PD52DCS and PD52ACS automatic transfer switches can now protect electronics from damaging power surges, open neutral and reverse polarity. The PD52DCS offers a DC coil that eliminates buzzing during operation and the PD52ACS uses a standard AC […]

Work has begun on Goshen Motors’ addition of a new service area and its expansion into the recreational vehicle business. DJ Construction of Goshen has been hired to build a new service area for the Hyundai facility at the dealership. The new service area will contain six full-service bays with hoists, a storage mezzanine, a […]

Spartan Motors Inc. announced that John Sztykiel has decided to retire as president and CEO, effective Feb. 19, 2015.  He will serve as a member of Spartan’s board until his term expires in May 2015 and as a consultant to the company until august 31, 2016. Spartan COO Daryl Adams will succeed Sztykiel as president and […]

Lance has earned its third consecutive Trailer Life Readers Choice Gold Award for its 2015 truck camper lineup. “We are honored and humbled to have won this award every year since it’s inception,” said Director of MarketingBob Rogers in a press release. “Most importantly, this honor is earned and voted on by Trailer Life readers, which […]

(Dec. 10, 2014) -- "It's an ambitious schedule, but as long as the equipment holds up, I'm up for the challenge," said Gerber. "There are so many wonderful stories to tell in the RV industry. I'm hoping to develop even more unique stories to augment our daily coverage at RV Daily Report.

Thor Industries Inc. announced that its board approved at its Dec. 9 meeting, the payment of a regular quarterly dividend of 27 cents per share. The regular dividend is payable on Jan, 13, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Dec. 23, 2014.