Month: May 2017

Spartan Motors Inc., parent to Spartan Chassis Inc., today (May 4) reported a 24.9% increase in revenue for its first quarter, ended March 31.    The Charlotte, Mich.-based firm posted sales of $167.1 million compared the $133.7 million in the year ago period, reflecting $35.2 million in sales from the Smeal Fire Apparatus acquisition which excludes $5.5 […]

Horizon Global Corp., a spinoff of Trimas Corp. and parent to towing and trailering equipment supplier Cequent Corp., reported a first-quarter loss of $9.9 million after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. The Troy, Michigan-based company said it had a loss of 41 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and […]

Guests of Greencroft residents would be able to stay in their RVs at the Goshen, Ind., retirement community under zoning changes reviewed by city council. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, council voted to rezone just over 10 acres Greencroft owns to match the land uses allowed in the surrounding area, which received the recommendation of the […]

On this week’s “Rollin’ On TV” show Jeff Johnston checks out the Jayco Jay Feather hybrid trailer. Also, the crew heads to Mahana Brewery in Hawaii while Mark and Dawn Polk show the top seven consumable items RVers should stock. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com […]

Meyer Distributing announced the addition of Trailer Valet to its offerings in the towing segment. According to a press release, Trailer Valet is a trailer tongue jack designed to help RVers physically incapable of moving their trailers without the assistance of trucks while also making the trailer more meneuverable. “Whether you are a family that camps with a pull-behind RV, […]

FifthWheelStreet.com announced the introduction of the iOS mobile RV Tow Check app for RV owners and vehicle dealers. “The new RV Tow Check iOS version is better than the web-based app that required Internet access to use,” said founder Dave Gray in a press release. “RV Tow Check is the only app of its kind […]

Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. announced the addition of several lines to its suspension and truck bed/van accessory market segments, including Dana Spicer, Yukon Gear & Axle, Dynamic Suspension, AirBedz, CargoGlide, Cargo Ease, Rack’Em and Prince Lionheart. “Each of these manufacturers brings something really special to the table, from legendary performance and creative storage solutions to […]

The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday (May 3) not to raise its key interest rate, as central bank officials expressed concern with the pace of economic growth. As reported by CNBC, in a move largely expected in financial markets, the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee unanimously agreed to keep its benchmark rate target at 0.75% to 1%. […]

(May 3, 2017) -- A Beenleigh-based motorhome business was fined $5000 after it used misleading advertising material to promote a competition.

(May 3, 2017) -- According to fire officials, six trailers were involved in the fire at Emerald Coast RV Storage at 12401 Panama City Beach Parkway on Tuesday morning. Three of the trailers were destroyed, and three others were damaged.