Month: March 2015

Today’s video comes from Winnebago Industries Inc. showing a recent “drop test” of a Trend Class C motorhome to demonstrate the durability of the Ram ProMaster chassis. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Data reported for 2014 year-end RV dealer rankings by the California Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (CRVDA) and Statistical Surveys Inc. have validated Mike Thompson RV as the No. 1 dealer for motorhome, trailer and overall sales in the state. According to Statistical Surveys, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mike Thompson RV sold more towables and Class A, Class […]

Focusing on individuals’ strengths is the key to increasing customer satisfaction and employee morale, while also boosting productivity. Dealers can learn how to use these strengths in the management of their businesses during a free webinar on March 12 at noon ET. According to a press release, dealer webinars are provided by RVDA’s strategic partner KPA […]

(March 4, 2015) -- 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 California was third with 281 units. Other states seeing robust shipment numbers included Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

(March 4, 2015) -- "When you combine more affordable gas prices with low interest rates, strong credit availability, lower unemployment, and a rising stock market then you have all the ingredients for another robust year for the RV industry," Bontrager wrote.

(March 4, 2015) -- The new front lounge model was featured on the latest edition of Great American Country's RV 2015. Host Blair Herter took an energetic family along with viewers nationwide on a tour of one of the new Bay Hill models, the release explained.

(March 4, 2015) -- Yahoo put together a list of the 10 most search RV vacation spots to help RVers plan for summer. Number 10 on the list is South Padre Island KOA Campground.

(March 4, 2015) -- Several residences at an RV park in Ruidoso, N.M., on White Mountain Drive, on Heath Drive and Sunny Slope Drive had doors kicked in and property stolen.

(March 4, 2015) -- A former RV salesman is using his experience to create a smartphone app he hopes will revolutionize the industry. Dan Gamel said he wants to bring the car-shopping process into the 21st century, and he's starting in Fresno.

(March 4, 2015) -- Cummins announced today two new independent nominees for its Board of Directors -- Thomas J. Lynch, chairman and chief executive officer, TE Connectivity, and Bruno Di Leo, senior vice rresident, sales & distribution, IBM Corporation.