Month: October 2017

(Oct. 13, 2017) -- Thor Industries has announced that its Board of Directors, at its October 11 meeting, formally approved a policy promoting diversity within the board.

Dutchmen RV, a Goshen, Ind.-based division of Keystone RV Co., launched the Astoria, a mid-profile fifth-wheel under the Aerolite badge. The line also includes more than 20 travel trailers and expandable models. Two floorplans, with more planned, debuted at September’s Elkhart RV Open House: the rear lounge 2513RLF and the 3013BHF double-over-double bunkhouse. The 2513 […]

LANSING, Mich. – Ford’s 2017 Super Duty is the toughest, smartest and most capable pickup on the market, and aftermarket air suspension specialist Air Lift Company matches that quality by offering the most reliable load support systems. Air Lift has now released its heavy-duty LoadLifter 5000 and LoadLifter 5000 ULTIMATE air spring series to support ...

Year-over-year Canadian towable sales rose 8.1% during the first eight months of 2017, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI).  Results by segment showed: • Travel trailer sales grew 9.9% year-to-date. • Canadian fifth-wheel sales edged up 3.7% through August. • Folding camping trailer registrations fell 7.1% year-to-date. • Park model RV sales showed no […]

KPA, in conjunction with the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, will host a webinar on Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. (EDT) examining the importance of internal interviews in relationship to a dealership’s F&I compliance. According to a press release, a growing number of dealerships, general managers are taking the responsibility of reviewing deal jackets to minimize the risk […]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) reported powerboat registrations were up 5.3% year-over-year for the rolling 12-month period through August. Highlights from the report include: Nearly all segments were up through August. Growth in registrations was led by the following segments: tow boats (up 8.3%), cruisers (up 7.9%), pontoons (up 7.5%) and personal watercraft (up […]

(Oct. 13, 2017) -- Four vehicle segments increased in value in September, including Mid-Sized Cars, Sub-Compact Crossovers, Compact Crossover/SUVs and Compact Vans.

Patrick Industries Inc. will release third quarter 2017 financial results before the market opens on Oct. 26. The Elkhart, Ind.-based supplier will also host a conference call at 10 a.m. (EDT) to discuss results and other business matters. Participants on the call will include CEO Todd Cleveland, President Andy Nemeth and Josh Boone, chief financial officer. The company […]

REV Group Inc. announced the public offering pricing price of 10 million shares of common stock by certain selling stockholders as $27.25 per share. According to a press release, the selling stockholders have granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to 1.5 million additional shares of common stock. REV Group is not selling any shares […]

Air Lift has now released its heavy-duty LoadLifter 5000 and LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air spring series for Ford’s 2017 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty 2WD pickups.   According to a press release, LoadLifter 5000 is specifically engineered for Super Duty pickups which are designed for hauling and towing heavy loads. The new LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate for the […]