Month: April 2017

RV Capital Talk meets with Newmar Corp. President Matt Miller during the company’s 50th Dealer Meeting at the Gaylord Palms Hotel & Conference Center in Kissimmee, Fla. Miller highlights new product introductions including the rollout of the New Aire Class A motorhome, a more compact, lower-profile diesel pusher that targets a growing market segment. To view the […]

LKQ Corp. today (April 27) reported record revenue for the first quarter of 2017 of $2.34 billion, an increase of 21.9% as compared to $1.92 billion in the first quarter of 2016. LKQ is parent company of Keystone Automotive and its NTP-STAG RV distribution division. Income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2017 was […]

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. on Wednesday (April 26) reported quarterly revenue of $499 million, up 8% over the same period a year ago. The Indianapolis-based transmission maker said most of the increase was credited to improved North American demand in Allison’s service parts and support equipment business. Sales in that division totaled $118 million, up 39% […]

For the last 40 years, TAG Midwest has been a stable employer in Elkhart, Ind., building trucks caps –most notably its LEER brand. But, according to a press release, with the current upswing in the RV industry pushing Elkhart County to the lowest among Indiana’s 92 counties, even legacy companies like TAG must strive to create a […]

WinegardCo. announced the introduction of the ConnecT RV Internet WiFi + 4GLTE Extender. According to a press release, the Winegard ConnecT 4G1 is a fully-integrated system that works together for maximum security, faster RV internet speeds, and increased range from any Wi-Fi source. When Wi-Fi is not available, it links to a reliable nationwide 4G […]

(April 26, 2017) -- The fully-integrated system works together for maximum security, faster RV internet speeds, and increased range from any Wi-Fi source. Plus, when Wi-Fi is not available, it links to a reliable nationwide 4G LTE network for uninterrupted RV internet streaming while traveling anywhere.

(April 26, 2017) -- Since bond claims can be a very costly and difficult affair for dealers, they are generally best avoided. So why are claims filed in the first place, and what can dealers do to avoid claims against their RV dealer bond?

Montana lawmakers are scaling back their so-called “Ferrari tax” on cars and recreational vehicles worth more than $150,000. As reported by the Associated Press, the Legislature originally called for taxing those luxury vehicles between .08% and 1% of the retail price, depending on the age of the vehicle. The additional money would be used to […]

(April 26, 2017) -- With over 40 years on the Elkhart County employment scene, TAG has many long-term employee success stories. "We have team members at this facility that have been with us for 35 years," said TAG Human Resources Assistant Manager Sarah Stutsman. "We just had a woman retire in January that had been here 38 years."

(April 26, 2017) -- Unger said 11 RVs and trailers were damaged. Of those 11, six were a total loss. Additionally, four units that the company was storing for customers were burned. He estimates the damage is between $170,000 and $220,000.