Month: March 2016

Recreational vehicle shipments will reach 381,100 units in 2016, a 2% increase above the 2015 total of 374,246, according to a new forecast from the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). The forecast was prepared by RV industry analyst Richard Curtin, and released at RVIA’s Annual Meeting held in Tucson, Ariz. “Last year marked the longest period […]

(March 1, 2016) -- Out of 50 to 60 possible locations in a six-state region, REV Recreation Group, Inc. settled on Mesquite as home to a new southwest regional service facility for recreational vehicles that will begin construction this fall.

(March 1, 2016) -- “Our goals were to ensure areas of key strategic importance are highlighted and prioritized, and to nurture high-potential employees and create space for them to grow under senior leadership," said Huglemeyer.

(March 1, 2016) -- The Camp Verde, Ariz., Fire District was called to a RV fire at 3130 Lost River Dr. just after 7 a.m. Feb. 29. It appears that the fire was caused by a propane space heater being left on and unattended.

Winnebago Industries Inc. reported that the Forest City, Iowa-based company was the top Class B manufacturer in 2015. According to Statistical Surveys Inc., Winnebago increased market share to 33.9% from 25.5% the previous year. “We recognize that today’s active users will embrace products and features that support an active and healthy travel lifestyle,” said Winnebago Product Manager […]

(March 1, 2016) -- Thomas Mere, the owner and operator of Mere’s Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Park in North Fort Myers, agreed to pay $40,000 to resolve allegations that he discriminated against African Americans in violation of the Fair Housing Act.

(March 1, 2016) -- Thousands attended the 12th annual show, which was held at the Thunder Bay Sports Dome and Canadian Lakehead Exhibition. The weekend show, which got underway on Friday and wrapped up on Sunday, featured nearly 120 exhibitors from sporting goods to rescued puppies.

SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. — K-Z today announced the incorporation of Livin Lite RV into its expanding operating network, effective Feb. 22. Thor, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired the net assets of Livin Lite RV in August 2013. Heading up the K-Z/Venture/Livin Lite group is Aram Koltookian, who serves as president. “The entire K-Z team is excited ...

(March 1, 2016) -- The general circuit receptacle may be incorrectly wired, and as a result, too much current may travel through the receptacle causing an electrical arc, and potentially electrocuting the user.

(March 1, 2016) -- Just months after a sinkhole swallowed vehicles, tents and part of a campsite near Rainbow Beach in Queensland, another hole has formed nearby in a spectacular case of erosion.