Month: June 2015

(June 11, 2015) -- Savvy RV dealers are always on the look-out for units that buyers want. So, to help dealers know which brands buyers think are hot right now, RVT reviewed a sampled of 1.9 million RVT.com visitors from Jan. 1 to May 31. The Tiffin Phaeton leads the list.

"Expectations of a sizable rise in May sales had been based on indications of a sharp rise in unit auto sales in the month," said Ferley. "Sales at motor vehicle and parts dealerships rose by a strong 2.0 percent in May following a 0.7 percent rise in April, although an even stronger gain had been implied by the unit auto sales numbers."

(June 11, 2015) -- Winnebago Industries will issue a press release and host a conference call June 25 before the market opens discussing the financial results for the company's third quarter of fiscal 2015, which ended May 30.

Winnebago Industries Inc. will report financial results for the company’s fiscal third quarter, ended May 30, on June 25.  The builder will also host a conference call on June 25 at 9 a.m. CDT.  Winnebago’s conference call may be heard live via the company’s website, http://investor.wgo.net.  The event will be archived and available for replay for the next 90 […]

Hellwig just released the entire product line for the new 2016 Toyota Tacoma, including front and rear sway bars, three different levels of helper leaf spring and an air suspension kit. The company said in a release that it worked with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and Toyota to get a preview of the […]

Daubert Chemical, a manufacturer of specialty coatings and adhesives, announced the launch of its new revamped website. The new site is designed to provide “increased functionality and a greatly enhanced user experience,” the Chicago-based company stated in a release. Using virtually any web-enabled device, the new site provides access to technical resources such as product […]

Horizon Outdoor Hospitality Group announced it is nearing completion of the construction of Canyon Springs RV Resort in Caldwell, Idaho. Horizon’s development division, led by David Simms and Tony Caputo, provided the initial feasibility study and is also overseeing the construction of the new 136-site resort, located 28 miles northwest of Boise just off of I-84. Slated to […]

The freedom to go anywhere you want, anytime you want, is a big reason why Americans have embraced RVing so passionately over the years. But, according to a press release, a growing number of RVers are taking to the highways as part of organized tours or caravans. “An organized caravan removes the uncertainties when traveling […]

Venture RV announced the completion of a redesign of the company’s websites supporting SportTrek and Sonic ultra-lightweight travel trailers. “The new consumer-friendly websites are responsive to mobile devices, enjoy an open design, and are more intuitive for users,” explained David Boggs, Venture product manager. “Each page is print friendly, and the new photo gallery displays […]

(June 10, 2015) -- Sullivan RV, of Decatur, Ind., discovered the profit potential of the Lodge Series when it featured and sold a 406FLR at the 2015 Fort Wayne Winter RV Show. Following that success, Sullivan RV General Manager Michael Kurtz decided to develop a new profit center featuring several Lodge Series floor plans.