Month: November 2016

Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc. announced that the company has been named the first OEM in Canada to be approved as a participant in the Government of Ontario’s Automated Vehicle Pilot Program. According to a press release, Erwin Hymer Group North America along with the University of Waterloo were the first two participants approved for […]

Dometic announced a new brand positioning for the company, which is launching at this week’s National RV Trade show. “Our new mission and tagline for Dometic is ‘Mobile Living Made Easy,’” said Kelly McGann, senior vice president of marketing for Dometic Americas, in a press release. “Dometic is a global company that provides great solutions […]

(Nov. 29, 2016) -- “We invite dealers, business partners and industry leaders to learn more about the recent steps we have taken on our road to success through a series of scheduled talks with members of our executive leadership team.”

Schneider Electric, parent of Xantrex, is unveiling at this week’s Louisville Show the Freedom X inverter, specifically engineered to operate residential AC fridge in recreational vehicles. With 1,200 watts of continuous sine wave power, the Freedom X will run a full-size residential refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, blender, or small space heater. “The design of Freedom […]

Thor Industries Inc. today (Nov. 28) reported record first-quarter net income of $78.7 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, on record revenues of $1.71 billion for the first quarter ended Oct. 31. Totals reflected Jayco Inc.’s contributions during the quarter, which Thor acquired on July 1. Gross profit in the quarter, ended Oct. 31, increased 55.5% to $236.8 […]

(Nov. 28, 2016) — Schneider Electric, parent of Xantrex is gearing up to unveil Freedom X inverter, specifically engineered to operate residential AC fridge in recreational vehicles (RVs).

(Nov. 28, 2016) — Region One of the Florida RV Trade Association hosts its annual admission-free fall recreation vehicle show at the CenturyLink–Lee County Sports Complex in south Lee County Dec. 2 -4, Tom Wegge, president of Region One, announced today.

(Nov. 28, 2016) — The Arizona Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (Arizona ARVC) will help promote campgrounds from a dozen states during the annual Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show.

Columbia Northwest/Aliner Inc. is debuting the lightweight Ascape travel trailer during this week’s Louisville Show. According to a press release, the Ascape measures at a manageable 13 feet long, is extremely aerodynamic to slip behind smaller vehicles, and weighs just over 1,350 pounds. The Ascape comes packed with standard features and is built with the lightest materials available including […]

(Nov. 28, 2016) -- A camper was destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon at the Black Bear Campground in Lafayette Township. No one was injured, according to Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Chief Don Fowler.