Month: December 2014

Thor Industries released its financial results today (Dec. 1) for its first fiscal quarter and reported a 15% increase in sales from continuing operations compared to the same quarter a year ago. The Elkhart, Ind.-based RV company also reported an 8% boost in net income. “Thor posted solid improvements in net sales and income from […]

(Dec, 2, 2014) -- “The burner starts automatically as soon as any hot water valve is opened in the RV and the water flow is greater than approx. 0.4 gallons per minute,” said Wood. An integrated circulation pump automatically maintains a water temperature of approximately 120 F inside the unit.

(Dec. 1, 2014) -- “Offering high quality memory sleeper sofa mattresses is a great addition for dealers and their RV customers,” said Prichard. “Customers can even order these sizes for their sofas at home.”

(Dec. 1, 2014) -- The complete line of Winnebago branded covers will include RV storage covers, wheel covers and windshield covers, manufactured to fit a range of Winnebago models. ADCO plans to develop and distribute Winnebago branded protective covers to over 5,000 RV dealerships and retailers.

(Dec. 1, 2014) -- One of the outdoor industry's best marketing minds, Hedges talks about the explosion of interest in deluxe cabins as well as several new branding initiatives for KOA that include partnerships with RV industry groups, like Route 66 and Dometic. Curry, the founder of Tents for Troops, talks about an expansion plan he has launched to allow active duty military members free use recreation vehicles permanently parked at campgrounds.

According to Rommel Dionisio of Wunderlich Securities, Tuesday’s Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) National RV Trade show in Louisville could represent an important catalyst for shares of Thor Industries Inc., benzinga.com reported. “This week’s annual RVIA show promises to be one of the largest in history, if feedback from other recent trade shows is any indication,” […]

(Dec. 1, 2014) -- Gary Bunzer, the RV Doctor, talks with RV Insights' Bob Zagami about the mood of participants and this year's National RV Trade Show and what his agenda is for walking the show floor.

(Dec. 1, 2014) -- A new assistant editor, a wire services editor and two videographers will join Gerber to bring timely coverage of the all-encompassing industry show live from the Kentucky Expo Center.

(Dec. 1, 2014) -- Your favorite hunter or angler will appreciate a gift that the average person would shun. Even presents that smell bad makes them happy. A bottle of deer pee? Yes, bring it on! Stinkbait for catfish? Please and thank you!

(Dec. 1, 2014) -- "At 864 pages, it is 128 pages larger than the 2014 catalog. The book delivers bumper-to-bumper parts and accessories that include over 12,500 items -- 1,500 of which are new -- your service techs and customers need to maintain, repair and upgrade their RVs," said Holt.