Month: May 2016

LiquidSpring LLC, Lafayette, Ind., will introduce its CLASS (Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension System) suspension in June to motorhome manufacturers that use the Ford F-53 chassis. According to a release, CLASS suspensions provide new technology that improves ride, handling and safety to create an overall improved driving experience.  The CLASS system, which replaces conventional vehicle springs and shock absorbers, changes […]

Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC has instituted a series of organizational changes to better manage the company’s growing portfolio of companies while also setting the groundwork for further expansion. “For the past four-plus years, some of my major goals to better anchor and support the companies that we manage under the Thor Industries Inc. umbrella are […]

Skyline Corp., which produces manufactured housing and park model recreational vehicles, will open a new factory in Elkhart, Ind. According to the company, the manufacturing facility in Elkhart will produce affordable housing for communities in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. Skyline said it will begin production at the end of the month. “The opening of the Elkhart […]

Lazydays RV announced the grand opening this week of the company’s three Colorado locations. Fla.-based Lazydays entered the marketplace through its acquisition of RV America and Discount RV Corner in the Denver metro and Northern Colorado areas. According to a press release, special events are planned for May 19-21 at the former RV America sites in Loveland/Johnstown and Aurora. Chris […]

(May 16, 2016) -- The goal of the seminar was to educate industry suppliers and vehicle manufacturers about their critical federal reporting requirements and the best practices for doing so.

(May 16, 2016) — Winnebago Industries has announced the appointment of Ashis Bhattacharya to the position of vice president of strategic planning and development, effective June 1.

(May 16, 2016) -- The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association has launched a petition in support of requiring certification for businesses installing mobility equipment on any vehicle used by a disabled veteran.

(May 16, 2016) -- "Why is this important? Well, it shapes recreation travel plans," Derrick Crandall, executive director of the American Recreation Coalition, told RV Daily Report.

Winnebago Industries Inc. announced the appointment of Ashis Bhattacharya to the position of vice president of strategic planning and development, effective June 1. According to a release, Bhattacharya will be responsible for establishing, developing and facilitating strategic planning and new business development processes at Winnebago.    “With Ashis, we will work to create a stronger […]

(May 16, 2016) — Safe-Guard Products International announced that Scott Ashby has joined the company as general manager of Safe-Guard Canada, Ltd.