Month: October 2017

LKQ Corp., parent company of Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. and its NTP-STAG RV distribution subsidiary, today (Oct. 26) reported revenue for its third of $2.47 billion, an increase of 11.7% as compared to $2.21 billion in the third quarter of 2016. Income from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2017 was $122 million, an increase of 11.4% as […]

(Oct. 26, 2017) -- While there are still more hurdles to clear, two recent actions could spell relief for those RV companies whose operations depend on the import and use of lauan wood, reported RV Business.

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) reported that 28 exhibitor-led Vendor Training +Plus sessions are scheduled for the 2017 RV dealers International Convention/Expo presented by well-known companies within the RV industry.  According to a press release, Vendor Training +Plus is an educational program with practical, innovative ideas and solutions to “help gear up dealership personnel […]

Tom Corson of Middlebury, Ind., co-founder of RV builder Coachmen Industries Inc., is the recipient of the 2017 Chancellor’s Medal from Indiana University South Bend Chancellor Terry L. Allison. According to a press release, he medal recognizes contributions that have helped advance the university and its mission. Recipients demonstrate outstanding support of IU South Bend […]

Goshen City Council members Tuesday got the ball rolling on a land annexation request that if approved could lead to the construction of a major multi-facility development by Lippert Components Inc. According to a Goshen News report, council members approved a request by Lippert to begin the process of annexation for an approximately 150-acre parcel […]

(Oct. 26, 2017) -- It feels like a night-driving kind of day. I’m not sure why, 99% of the time that I’m towing it’s in daylight – just makes everything easier when you’re in an unfamiliar area with a trailer – but today I feel like waiting and leaving in the evening.

On this week’s “Rollin’ On TV” showthe crew checks out Gulf Stream Coach Inc.’s Conquest Class C. Jeff Johnston spent a few days camping in a Conquest and offer his personal take on this popular motorhome. Also, Mark Polk from RV Education 101 shows how to safely hitch and unhitch a trailer. To view the video click here […]

(Oct. 26, 2017) -- There is a certain etiquette and behavior standard that RV owners are expected to adhere to. The problem is, many of the key tenants of that etiquette are learned through experience.

Editors Note: Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable (ORIR) members have been working to deliver a strong and unified message to Congress and the administration about the importance of including the outdoor industry in disaster recovery efforts after a very tough year in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico caused by hurricanes. The letter below was sent to 20 […]

Premier Performance Products Distribution, a wholesale distributor of aftermarket automotive parts primarily serving the diesel and off-road segments, announced that it is now stocking and shipping Fastway Trailer Products, a line of towing tools and accessories from Progress Manufacturing. “We think Fastway is a great fit as we continue to expand our product offerings. Their […]