Month: January 2015

Thor Motor Coach’s (TMC) latest Outlaw-brand Class A motorhome toy hauler, the 38RE, is specifically built for people who don’t haul toys. Instead, the Elkhart, Ind.-based builder added an exterior kitchenette to the rear wall, making the newest Outlaw with its folddown ramp patio the ultimate “tailgate” touring vehicle for sporting events. However, according to […]

Indiana’s Elkhart County is a manufacturing juggernaut, not only compared to other counties in the state, but to counties across the nation. The Elkhart Truth reported that according to manufacturing data released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau, Elkhart County’s manufacturing sector employed more people, 53,705, than any other county in the state. More, […]

Let’s Go Aero (LGA), manufacturer of gear transport and outdoor lifestyle products, has introduced its ultralite GearWagon 125 camper. A dual-purpose cargo and camping trailer weighing only 560 pounds, the GearWagon can be pulled by any vehicle including those with Class I, 1,000-pound tow ratings. The Colorado Springs-based company reported in a press release that […]

(Jan. 30, 2015) -- The Feb. 18 morning session would benefit service writers, warranty writers and shop managers, while the afternoon session is ideal for human resource managers, PRVCA noted. The cost is $50 for members and $80 for non-members.

The 50th Annual Toledo Camp & Travel Family RV Show was packed with people throughout its three-day stay at the Seagate Convention Center in downtown Toledo. Sponsored by the Northwest Ohio RV Dealers Association, the Jan. 23-25 show featured more than 30 exhibitors including RV dealers displaying more than 100 units along with suppliers and campgrounds […]

Park Model RV (PMRV) wholesale shipments for 2014 were reported at 3,781 units, an increase of 5.1% (183 units) over 2013 shipments, according to RVIA. As reported in RVIA Today Express, the single largest shipment state for park models in 2014 was Arizona at 421 units shipped. Texas came in second with 356 units shipped while […]

(Jan. 30, 2015) -- We have now entered into the Age of Change where a culture of invention is created by the individual imagination. The Age of Change is about the end of doing more of the same. Here are five observational twists to help you uncode and recode your thinking.

This week’s segment of “Rollin’ On TV” features a look at retro RVs and whether it’s a fad or a trend that has staying power. The crew checks out several retro-inspired RVs includeing the Shasta Airflyte and Winnebago Brave. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home […]

Drew Industries Inc. will release its fourth-quarter and year-end 2014 financial results before the market opens on Feb. 24. Drew, parent to Lippert Components Inc., will also host a conference call on Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. ET to discuss the results and other business matters. Participation in the question-and-answer session of the call will be […]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) has booked two compelling speakers for the seminar portion of RVIA’s Annual Meeting, taking place the morning of March 11 at the Ritz Carlton in Sarasota, Fla. John Bozella, president and CEO of Global Automakers, will present “Connected Cars on American Roadways – A Discussion about Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications and […]