Month: December 2016

Saying the combined companies are “a good fit culturally, strategically and we hope financially,” Michael Happe, president and CEO of Winnebago Industries Inc., sought to put everyone at ease during an impromptu Q&A session during the Louisville Show with 200-some dealer members for Grand Design RV Co. Winnebago officially acquired Grand Design on Nov. 9 for approximately […]

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome registrations were flat in October, down 0.7%, while declining 11.6% for the first 10 months of 2016, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Thor Industries Inc. led the Canadian motorized segment year-to-date, capturing a 37.5% market share while Forest River Inc. was No. 2 with a 35.2% share followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (13.5%). SSI noted that sales by […]

MotorHome Magazine recently released its Readers’ Choice Awards, offering results from the publication’s annual readership poll that gauges the most popular products across a wide range of categories. The complete survey can be accessed here. Below is a listing of the top brands in the Class A, B and C motorhome segments. Class A Motorhome Gold: Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. […]

Editor’s Note: The following commentary by Elkhart Area Chamber of Commerce President Kyle Hannon, appearing in the Sunday edition of the South Bend Tribune, touts the RV industry’s impact on the area’s economy and promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Have you ever been awakened by birds chirping from the trees around you? Have you ever seen the […]

At the recently completed Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., Aqua-Hot Heating Systems held a session as part of the RVIA Technical Academy. According to a press release, 20 attendees from RV dealers and service centers completed the Aqua-Hot certified technician training program. Aqua-Hot noted that requests for training exceeded […]

Everything is up and running at Islander RV in central Newfoundland only six days after what could have been a devastating fire. VOCM reported that the blaze broke out late last Tuesday (Dec. 6) night in frigid conditions but firefighters quickly brought it under control and prevented it from spreading to the retail building. It […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a list of recent RV-related recalls compiled by the U.S National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA). • Grand Design RV Co. is recalling 1,975 2015-2016 Momentum toy haulers and Solitude recreational trailers manufactured July 8, 2014, to Aug. 31, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. These ladders […]

(Dec. 12, 2016) -- Camping is an interesting exercise which creates memorable experiences. Exploring the coolness of the environment and the gentle feel of nature brings about some unforgettable memories.

(Dec. 12, 2016) -- The operator of Golden Ears is hoping for campsite expansion, after the province announced it will invest $22.9 million into B.C.’s parks over the next five years.

(Dec. 12, 2016) -- The Santa Catalina Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest will temporarily close seasonal roads and day-use sites in the upper elevations of Mt. Lemmon due to potentially unsafe winter driving conditions.