Month: September 2016

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) announced major changes to the upcoming National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 28–Dec. 1. With a significant investment, the show will unveil exciting new elements to go along with popular tried-and-true features to benefit all attendees, RVIA reported in a press release. The Outlook 2017 program, a long-standing […]

(Sept. 28, 2016) -- Campers Inn wants $132,000 in tax refunds, most of which would come from the state. The city of Jacksonville would pay $26,000 of that amount. The deal would bring 22 jobs paying an average of $66,000 each.

The planned expansion of a recreational vehicle sales and display center on the west side of Goshen. Ind., received approval Tuesday (Sept. 27) during a meeting of the Goshen Board of Zoning Appeals. The Goshen News reported that the approved request, presented by Dzung Nguyen and Jones Petrie Rafinski, involved a desire by Nguyen to […]

Thor Industries Inc. solidified its position as the No. 1 maker of recreational vehicles (RVs) and motorhomes on Tuesday when it posted a record year for RV sales in its fourth-quarter fiscal 2016 results. “Some people think that Wall Street only worships one god: money. But that is patently false. Why? Because there are plenty of […]

(Sept. 28, 2016) -- “People buy RVs for fun and for travel. Yet, when they encounter a problem on their journeys, it is often difficult for them to get the unit repaired and that may be a breach of contract and, in some cases, a violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state lemon laws, depending on the state,” said Savage.

(Sept. 27, 2016) — Truck engine specialist, Cummins, has launched its new heavy-duty X15 and X12 engines at this year’s IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Germany, Prime Mover Magazine reported.

(Sept. 27, 2016) — Authorities are looking for a Craig man who is overdue from a weekend camping trip in Mesa County, The Daily Sentinel reported.

(Sept. 27, 2016) — Coachmen’s Galleria Class B Motorhomes just became Certified Green by TRA Certification. They will begin labeling their RVs with TRA’s green label and have earned the Gold level of certification.

(Sept. 27, 2016) — REV RV Group awards top dealers in its Race to the Winner’s Circle campaign. Executives from REV RV Group and its parent company REV Group, Inc. were on hand to recognize members of the General RV staff at the annual Elkhart Dealer Open House.

(Sept. 27, 2016) — Drew Industries announced David M. Smith, chief financial officer, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. The company also announced it has named Brian Hall as interim chief financial officer, effective immediately.