Month: August 2016

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- From Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains to the Grand Canyon of Arizona, major parks are grappling with illegal camping, vandalism, theft of resources, wildlife harassment and other visitor misbehavior, according to Fox News.

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- "When we decided to list our shares on the NYSE in 1986, Thor was still a relatively new company, and now after three decades of hard work, we are one of the strongest recreational vehicle manufacturers in the world," said Orthwein.

Construction has begun on a $3.8 million Bent’s RV location on U.S. Highway 90 in Boutte, La., that will create an additional 35 permanent jobs. The St. Charles Herald Guide reported that Brian Bent, who co-owns the dealership with his brother, Greg, said the 22-acre site will include a 20,000 square-foot showroom that will be […]

Thor Industries Inc. today (Aug. 26) announced that Peter B. Orthwein, Thor executive chairman, President and CEO Bob Martin, and other members of the Thor management team will ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Monday at 4 p.m. EDT. According to a press release, the bell ringing is in celebration of the 30th […]

(Aug. 26, 2016) — In 1976, the U.S. was celebrating its Bicentennial, but for 10-year-old Bill Chapman, Jr., it was the year his family—including his grandparents—packed up and moved from California to beautiful Spokane, Washington.

(Aug. 26, 2016) — Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC continues to break new ground in the growing luxury fifth-wheel market with the introduction of the Big Country 3965DSS featuring the industry’s first six-slide model in the rear-den floorplan, a release from the company stated.

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen today (Aug. 26) said the case for another interest-rate hike is strengthening, sending a strong signal the U.S. central bank is preparing to increase rates as soon as next month. “In light of the continued solid performance of the labor market and our outlook for economic activity and inflation, I […]

(Aug. 26, 2016) — You've put it off as long as you can — if you want to save hundreds on convention registration, you must do it in the next five days. The advanced rate, which ends next Wednesday, not only saves you money now but also locks in the lower rate for others from your dealership.

(Aug. 26, 2016) -- The King Jack will now come standard as the exclusive over-the-air digital HDTV antenna on all new Winnebago towables across its entire line of luxury fifth wheels, travel trailers and toy haulers.

The Recreation Vehicle Dealer Association (RVDA) is seeking feedback for its annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI). Many manufacturers use DSI results to adjust policies and procedures that affect their dealers. RVDA stated in a release that “it’s extremely important for all retailers to participate in the survey and rate every brand/manufacturer whose products they carry.” […]