Month: August 2015

According to a company release, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, Elkhart, Ind.-based Skyline Corp., a manufacturer of modular housing and park model RVs, reported: Net sales from continuing operations of $49.6 million, an increase of 8% over net sales of $46 million in the year ago quarter. Net loss from continuing operations of $149,000 which included […]

(Aug. 27, 2015) -- Dealer members of the RV Dealers Association who sign up by Aug. 31 will receive a $260 discount on their registration for the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo. With one registration paid on or before Aug. 31, members lock in a low rate of $639 for any additional staff they bring to the convention.

(Aug. 27, 2015) -- Market expectations had been for a smaller upward revision to 3.2 percent in the quarter, said Josh Nye, an RBC economist. "The upwardly revised second-quarter gain indicated an even stronger rebound in activity following a disappointing 0.6 percent annualized increase in the first quarter," he explained.

Cequent Performance Products (CPP), a leading manufacturer of towing products and accessories, has introduced a new edition of the company’s gooseneck selector. According to a press release, the online system guides users through a step-by-step process of selecting the correct gooseneck hitch for their specific vehicle make and model. The tool is similar to that of Cequent’s […]

Boise, Idaho-based Dennis Dillon RV and Marine announced that Scott Thorpe has been named vice president and general manager for the Dennis Dillon RV Group. Thorpe is also vice president of sales and marketing for startup Omega RV, a towable builder operating in the former KIT production plant in Caldwell, Idaho. “Scott will continue to be responsible […]

Editor’s Note: To view a slideshow of the Forest River West Coast Open House scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. Forest River Inc. officials reported that about 150 dealer personnel attended the 4th Annual West Coast Open House, held Aug. 18-20 at the company’s manufacturing plant in Harrisburg, Ore. About 100 […]

Allied Recreation Group (ARG), a leading manufacturer of Fleetwood RV, American Coach, Holiday Rambler and Monaco motorhomes, today announced two promotions in its American Coach and Fleetwood Sales divisions. Lenny Razo, a longtime member of the Fleetwood and American Coach sales division, has recently been promoted to the position of vice president of sales for both […]

(Aug. 27, 2015) -- The clinic will be staffed Mondays and Wednesdays every week to serve all Escapees, including CARE residents, clients, residents of Rainbow's End and all Escapees traveling to Rainbow's End, or through Livingston.

(Aug. 27, 2015) -- Rocky Mountain RV & Marine is seeking to fill several positions at its New Mexico dealership. The firm is looking for a sales consultant, service coordinator, and RV/customer orientation specialist. The dealership is family-owned and locally operated.

(Aug. 26, 2015) -- Norm’s RV is a small, family owned, full-service, RV dealership with a dedicated service center for both outside cash pay and warranty work as well as internal service work supporting our new and certified pre-owned RV sales and rental departments.