Month: April 2015

(April 28, 2015) — During their “Dream Big Sales Event” this last weekend Fun Town RV received an award for being the number one dealer in the nation in 2014 for XLR toy haulers, the organization said in a press release. XLR Toy Haulers are made by Forest River.

(April 28, 2015) -- Gallup's Economic Confidence Index averaged -3 for the week ending April 26. The index has been at this level for six weeks, but it is still above where it was for most of 2014, Gallup reported, noting the index is also well above where it was at this time last year,

(April 28, 2015) -- Overall, shipment totals were very strong, with towables ahead 9.6 percent. Motorhomes were ahead slightly with totals for each vehicle category comparable to one year ago. Year to date, first quarter shipments climbed to 97,074 units, 7.9 percent ahead of this same period last year.

(April 28, 2015) -- “This month’s retreat was prompted by a softening in current conditions, likely sparked by the recent lackluster performance of the labor market, and apprehension about the short-term outlook," said Franco. "Coupled with waning expectations, there is little to suggest that economic momentum will pick up in the months ahead."

Winnebago Outdoor, the brand that celebrates the heritage of the Winnebago RV lifestyle with apparel, gifts, and gear, has signed on as the title sponsor of the Winnebago Outdoor Adventure Race, according to an announcement by Winnebago Industries, Inc. The race is scheduled for June 6 and features canoe, bike and run portions. Participants will complete […]

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) is offering a free dealer training webinar, “Increase Sales by Optimizing Your Online Presence” at 2 p.m. EST, May 21. The webinar will show dealerships how to leverage their online exposure to increase sales revenue. Melissa Thrush and Cindy Spencer from NetSource Media will share actionable tips on using […]

CrossRoads RV, a manufacturer of travel trailers and fifth-wheels headquartered in Topeka, Ind., has acquired the former Starcraft Marine property located at 201 Starcraft Drive, also in Topeka, the company announced today (April 28). The acquisition will provide approximately 276,000 square feet in additional manufacturing space on about 44 acres of additional land. Terms of the deal […]

The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) 2015 Spring Meeting and Trade Show is under way in Kerrville, Texas, with 150 campground owners and operators joining 40 vendors for the annual event. The event is split between TACO Board President Don Temple’s Guadalupe River RV Resort and The Inn of the Hills just down the […]

Bretz RV & Marine will be hosting its annual Customer Appreciation Day at its Missoula, Mont. store on May 2 and at its Billings location on May 9. According to a company announcement, this free event will feature a number of family friendly activities that encourage an interest in the RV lifestyle, as well as celebrating the […]

Jason and Nikki Wynn, authors of the popular Gone with the Wynns RV blog, recently visited the Fleetwood RV factory in Decatur, Ind. With the assistance of Fleetwood’s Director of Marketing Steve Hileman and Director of Design Paul White, the Wynns helped design their next Class A Bounder.