Month: September 2015

This week’s edition of “RV Capital Talk” features an interview with Tim Hyland, president, RV Group, GE Capital Commercial Distribution Finance, discussing prospects for the industry and expected growth in 2016. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Thetford Corp. recently named Pete Salmon as its new vice president of operations, North America. “I’m excited that Pete has joined our team,” said Kevin Phillips, president, North America, said in a press release. “He is an experienced and successful operations executive. He has a passion for achieving results and an excellent track record of developing […]

The Elkhart County RV Open House is up and running as thousands of dealers are converging on Wlkhart, Ind., to view, and place orders, for all-new product. To view the slideshow scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

(Sept. 23, 2015) — Iconic RV maker Airstream continues to roll along, the Dayton Business Journal reported. Sales for the Shelby County company were up 18.3 percent for its fourth quarter, which ended July 31.

Renegade RV is welcoming dealers to its Bristol, Ind., facility to tour new products, according to a press release. The Vienna, an uplevel stablemate to the popular Villagio, is on display along with the Verona, a new Super C motorhome that delivers “an impressive standard feature list at a family-friendly price point.” Both products received high marks […]

  The recreational vehicles are parked, the booths and tents set up. Now RV manufacturers have one mission during their Open House Week: Keep dealers on their turf by showing them their latest floor plans, models and accessories. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, Elkhart RV Open House week started Tuesday (Sept. 22), with thousands of […]

Iconic RV maker Airstream Inc. continues to roll along. The Dayton Daily News reported that sales for the Jackson Center, Ohio-based company were up 18.3% for its fourth quarter, which ended July 31. Bob Wheeler, president of Airstream, continues to attribute the company’s success to improved distribution; a much-enhanced marketing effort, including strong social media […]

It was RVs for as far as the eye could see at the Elkhart County RV/MH Hall of Fame Tuesday (Sept. 22) morning for the kickoff of the 2015 RV Open House Show. As reported by the Goshen News, thousands of RV manufacturers and dealers converging on the Elkhart, Ind., campus to peruse the latest […]

(Sept. 23, 2015) -- Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the morning. The peak of their breeding season is late September and the first two weeks of October.

(Sept. 23, 2015) — Officials have accused Brent McMahon and his company, Mega RV Corp., of taking money from customers, failing to provide promised RVs and warranties, and refusing to grant refunds, said Stone. McMahon faces 14 counts of grand theft, a felony, and a slew of misdemeanor charges, the Press Enterprise reported.