SSI: Canadian Motorized Sales up 27% in June

Canadian motorhome registrations continued to surge in June, pushing overall sales to a 26.8% gain for the month and 47% year-to-date. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), Thor Industries Inc. was the motorized sales leader for the first six months, capturing a 41.5% market share, ahead of Forest River Inc. with a 37.9% share. Winnebago […]

Lemonis: Some Gander Stores to Open in Nov.

Some of the re-branded Gander Outdoors stores will open come November, according to the company’s top executive. Guns.com reported that Camping World Inc. CEO Marcus Lemonis — who bought out Gander Mountain’s intellectual property and store leases in an April bankruptcy auction — told investors last week he remains committed to “only open stores with […]

Highland Ridge Rolling Out Revamped Lineup

Highland Ridge RV, a division of Jayco Inc., will be launching a completely updated and re-tooled product lineup at the Elkhart RV Open House, Sept. 18-21 at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind. According to a press release, Highland Ridge currently offers models under the Open Range, Mesa Ridge and Highlander brand names. […]

Trump May Ease Emission Rules For Pickups

A move under consideration by the Trump administration could ease tough fuel-efficiency standards set to take effect in 2021 on pickups, SUVs and other light truck — the bulwark of U.S. auto industry sales and profits and also key vehicles for towing. Bloomberg reported that for the 2021 model year, light trucks must average roughly […]

Hitchport LLC Offers Convenient Hitch Storage

Hitchport LLC announced the introduction of a new storage system that provides a convenient location for heavy and cumbersome weight distribution hitches and spring bars. According to a press release, the system is installed on the trailer tongue, which saves valuable inside storage space. In addition, the hitch head and spring bars are stowed off […]