Month: October 2016

Nappanee, Ind.-based In-Tech RV introduced the FLYER micro-lite camper during the recent Elkhart RV Open House. According to a press release, the FLYER is a “modified teardrop” available a number of different sizes and colors. Options include a full-size, roof-mounted A/C, and an attached tent off the rear of the camper, making it a “family […]

Thor Diesel Club, an official chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) sponsored by Thor Motor Coach, opened its annual Fall International Rally Sunday (Oct. 2) attracting a record-breaking 135 motorhomes to the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen, Ind. According to a press release, while looking at the newest diesel pushers on display by Thor Motor […]

(Oct. 3, 2016) -- The company was acquired at a cost of $500 million, representing 7.1 times Grand Design's earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Don Clark will continue to lead the Grand Design towables business post-closing as its president. He will also serve as a vice president for Winnebago and be a member of the executive leadership team.

(Oct. 3, 2016) -- The company was acquired at a cost of $500 million, representing 7.1 times Grand Design's earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Don Clark will continue to lead the Grand Design towables business post-closing as its president. He will also serve as a vice president for Winnebago and be a member of the executive leadership team.

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced that Forest River Inc.’s 2017 line of Rockwood Flagstaff travel trailers will feature LCI’s contoured front window glass. According to a press release, the launch will mark the world debut of LCI’s contoured glass and window framing advancements. LCI’s contoured window glass incorporates process improvements that allow OEMs to utilize more […]

Norcold Inc. looks to be adding to its Sidney, Ohio, facility, according to a report in the Dayton Business Journal. Norcold received a Shelby County building permit to build a new storage facility for refrigerator parts. The commercial addition project, valued at $636,000, is contracted to Sidney-based Ferguson Construction. The addition at the company’s 600 S. […]

Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler posted U.S. sales declines last month while Toyota and Nissan advanced following forecasts that the market would continue to cool in September. Honda Motor Co. volume dipped 0.1%, with record truck sales for the month offset by weaker car demand. Automotive News reported that Nissan Motor Co. rebounded from […]

Editor’s Note: The following is an analysis by 24/7 Wall St. of Camping World Inc.’s pending IPO, expected to launch this week. To view the entire story click here. Several initial public offerings are expected to hit the market this week after several successful IPOs in the month of September. One such IPO that 24/7 Wall […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a list of recent RV-related recalls compiled by the U.S National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA). • Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling 1,658 2015-2017 Allegro motorhomes manufactured April 1, 2015, to Sept. 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have a tow hitch with a weight capacity sticker that may indicate an incorrect […]

Matt and Vicki Hulbert were swamped by RV enthusiasts wanting to learn more about “Preferred Properties” and Southeast Publications at the Pennsylvania RV Camping Association (PRVCA) Hershey RV Show at Hersheypark Sept. 18, according to an announcement from Southeast Publications. “Preferred Properties are places promoted by MobileRVing.com because they have a strong commitment to servicing their guests […]