Month: June 2017

(June 12, 2017) -- "It's very easy to make decisions based on what's the cheapest route to go when you don't understand all that goes into a service," said Walker. "Then, when that decision comes back to bite you in the butt, you realize you should have taken a different route."

(June 12, 2017) -- Dexter Axle, Curt Group and B&W Trailer Hitches, will cover a variety of topics, all aimed at improving the parts and service component of each dealership. Each live technical installation will focus on important elements of testing and repairing different products.

(June 12, 2017) -- Butterfield Resort is also unique in that it has an on site astronomical observatory with a 16-inch Meade University Grade telescope and nightly star talks, courtesy of Ken Klein, an amateur astronomer and self proclaimed “astronerd” who moved to the resort five years ago.

(June 12, 2017) -- "He was driving east on Interstate 44 smelled smoke and the alarm went off. He took Exit 8 south and pulled into our dealership. He was not injured, but got out with only what he was wearing and no shoes. The RV was a total loss," said Marty Wheelen.

The Federal Reserve is likely to increase interest rates twice more in 2017 and begin shrinking its balance sheet before year’s end despite a clear downturn in the outlook for inflation, according to 43 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Results of the survey, conducted June 5-8, showed economists expect a rate rise at the end of […]

Boat dealers reported solid demand in May, with 63% saying they saw growth in new-boat sales, according to the monthly survey conducted by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and Baird Equity Research. The results ticked up from April, when 60% reported new-boat retail growth. Many retailers cited weather as a significant headwind in […]

Renegade RV, a Bristol, Ind.-based high-end builder of motorized recreational vehicles, heavy-duty trailers and specialty vehicles, is seeing early success following the March launch of the Valencia line of Super C motorhomes.  Sales and Marketing Director Kevin Erdman said consumers were “impressed” with the Valencia VRW (rear wardrobe) during its debut at the Family Motor Coach […]

Business is booming for Indiana manufacturers and as a result unemployment has dwindled to less than 3% in 71 of the state’s 92 counties, creating a worker shortage. “Elkhart County just dipped below 2% unemployment rate,” said Mark Dobson, CEO of the county’s economic development corporation. “I don’t know how you do that. We have […]

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) will present technical training workshops during the 2017 NATDA Trade Show & Convention slated for Sept. 7-9 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. According to a press release, Dexter Axle, CURT Group and B&W Trailer Hitches will cover a variety of topics, all aimed at improving the […]

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest RV recall list compiled by the National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA). • VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling 815 2015-2018 Vilano fifth-wheel recreational trailers. Because the winch that supports the spare tire may not be properly fastened to the trailer, the trailer’s spare tire could fall off while unit is […]