Month: September 2017

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest RV recall list compiled by the National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA). • Forest River Inc. is recalling 88 2017-2018 Prime Time Wildcat fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The water heater may have been installed too close to the underside of the slideroom possibly allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle. For additional information click […]

The Department of Labor fined Elkhart, Ind.-based Forest River Inc. for several violations that put workers in serious danger, according to WSBT TV. According to ABC 57, the company has been fined by IOSHA twice this year. The latest safety inspection at the company’s facility in Goshen revealed the following violations: • Employees were exposed to […]

(Sept. 25, 2017) -- The Department of Labor fined an Elkhart based company for several violations that put workers in serious danger, according to ABC 57.

(Sept. 25, 2017) -- Cummins continues to embrace a “buffet” of power sources for the marketplace as it prepares for a future that includes diesel, hybrids, electric powertrains, and fuel cells.

(Sept. 25, 2017) -- I’ve found during my time as a full-timer that three months is about as long as I like to sit stationary and I get hitch itch after that, and I’ve certainly been feeling it since September hit!

Led by aluminum pontoon and outboard fiberglass boats, ski and wake boats and jetboats, sales of new recreational boats had their best percentage gains in three months in August. Soundings Trade Only reported that sales in the main powerboat segments rose 3.5%, to 10,239, and industrywide sales climbed 2.5%, to 17,454, in 28 states that […]

Thor Industries Inc. President and CEO Bob Martin touts the relaxed nature of the Open House and its emergence as a key event for RV dealers and OEMs. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

(Sept. 22, 2017) -- Episode 152 begins with a brief synopsis of the Elkhart Dealer Open House, which took place this week. This week’s guest is Bob Martin, the CEO for Thor Industries. He describes how giving the individual companies the authority make decisions on their own works to help move Thor Industries forward faster than it could do if the firm had centralized decision making. He talks a bit about the Jayco acquisition and what it means for the company as well as how the hurricanes and increasing demand for product make it challenging for manufacturers and suppliers to keep up the pace.

(Sept. 22, 2017) -- Anticipation for the launch of the largest RV show in the west is mounting. With just 15 days to go until October 6, preparations for the 10-day celebration of the RV lifestyle, featuring more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, are proceeding at full speed.

(Sept. 22, 2017) -- Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) President Frank Hugelmeyer and the Government Affairs Leadership Team of Craig Kirby and Jay Landers met with Vice President Pence’s Deputy Director of Domestic Policy Stephen Pinkos.