Month: October 2017

Winnebago Industries Inc. Product Manager Ryan Roske offers a look at the builder’s new Horizon diesel pusher motorhome. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. 

CWRV Transport, the exclusive transporter of RV’s for the nationwide network of 130 Camping World Inc. locations, held its driver appreciation luncheon Wednesday (Oct. 4) at  the Nelson’s Catering and Fundraising facility in Wakarusa, Ind.  According to CWRV President Rob Jackson, who took the helm of the company on April 1, it’s an event he always looks forward to. […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based supplier Patrick Industries Inc. is eyeing the shell building at the Warsaw Technology Park with a promise of 100 new jobs in exchange for a tax abatement. Warsaw City Council on Monday (Oct. 2) night awarded a request for the personal property tax abatement by Patrick Industries. “They expect to spend around a little […]

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced that the community service website, www.ActsofService.com, has added several new corporations and nonprofits to the user base. In June 2017, LCI was joined by Kem Krest Corp. and Genesis Products in utilizing the Acts of Service website and in social responsibility efforts. Since then, seven additional corporations have joined the initiative […]

WiFiRanger, in partnership with MITO Corp., announced the launch of a new dealer program that will debut at the RV Dealers International Con/Expo in Las Vegas. According to a press release, the program is designed to raise dealer awareness on surging consumer demand for Internet connectivity in RVs. Dealers are expected to either have a networking […]

After an extensive search, Jayco Inc., a subsidiary of Thor Industries Inc., has decided to expand its manufacturing footprint in Twin Falls, Idaho. The expansion, initiated to improve service to dealers in the western U.S. and Canada, maximizes existing synergies built over the past 10 years at the company’s Idaho campus.  “Our executive team considered several western […]

Alliance Coach RV Sales and Service announced that the dealership, with locations in Wildwood, Fla., and Lake Park, Ga., has again been recognized by RVBusiness Magazine as a Top 50 Dealer for 2017 for the fourth consecutive year.  According to a press release, dealers are nominated by RV manufacturers and chosen based on their business […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada will host its annual meeting on Nov. 8 as part of the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo. According to a press release, RVDA of Canada will present a brief report on current association activities and programs while also covering key initiatives undertaken over the past year. The event also offers a key […]

Flexsteel Industries officially broke ground on its new facility in Dubuque, Iowa, on Monday (Oct.) 2. KCRG reported that in May, Flexsteel announced they would build a $25 million facility in the Dubuque Industrial Center South. By building the new facility, more than 200 jobs will be kept in the city. Rick Dickinson with Greater Dubuque […]

Perris, Calif.-based towable builder Pacific Coachworks Inc. (PCW) will be showing 2018 models at the upcoming 65th Annual California RV Show in Pomona. According to a press release, Mike Thompson’s RV will once again showcase the Sandsport and Powerlite toy haulers and fifth-wheels as well as the Econ travel trailer. “The 2018 models feature new and exciting […]