SSI: Canadian Towables Extend Skid; Down 16%

Year-over-year Canadian towable sales declined 16.1% in July and 13.1% for the first seven months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector fell 14.9% in July and 12% year-to-date. • Canadian fifth-wheel sales declined 20.2% for the month and 16.8% through July. • Folding camping […]

GE CDF Debuting Insights Portal for Open House

As the RV industry prepares to attend this week’s Elkhart County RV Open House in Elkhart, Ind., GE Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) is premiering its proprietary Dealer Insights portal, a tool that gives U.S. RV dealers relevant information about inventory, demographics and financing to help guide their business decisions. The portal allows dealers to identify geographic […]

Outdoors Unlimited Rolls Out Five New Products

Outdoors Unlimited LLC has rolled out five new products targeting the RV marketplace. According to a press release, new lines include: EZ Glide Cargo, Batter & Freezer Trays • The EZ Glide family of cargo, battery and freezer trays for RVs features black, powder-coated 10-gauge steel for durability. The EZ Glide trays include ball-bearing casters and […]

Hershey Show Sees Attendance Record at 52,191

Benefiting from cloudless skies and continued strength in the RV marketplace, America’s Largest RV Show eclipsed last year’s attendance record as the host Pennsylvania RV & Camping Association (PRVCA) reported that 52,191 people passed through the gates during last week’s Public Days, running Wednesday (Sept.16) through Sunday at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. “We […]

Airxcel launches Mach-10 air conditioner

(Sept. 21, 2015) -- Weighing in at only 80 pounds, the Mach-10 boasts 13,500 Btu of cooling capacity, 5,600 Btu of heating capacity, and can utilize either a ducted system or a free delivery ceiling assembly. The newly designed AC and heat pump features a lower profile shroud ideal for taller motorhomes and fifth wheels, the release noted.

Airxcel Debuts ‘High-Output’ A/C in Mach-10 Line

Wichita, Kan.-based Airxcel announced the launch of a new mid-profile, high-output Mach-10 air conditioner. “We listened to our customers and developed a product that performs at a very high level and has a lower profile than standard A/C’s, and is economically priced,” says Trent Kauffman, Airxcel’s vice president of OEM sales, in a press release. “It also […]

OPINION: The campground industry and the web

(Sept. 21, 2015) -- One of those responsibilities that every business owner has to deal with in today's world is who they are going to trust with their website and web presence. In an attempt to bring some relief to this process, here are five questions that will help you figure out who is the best company to manage this incredibly important aspect of your business.