Month: November 2017

(Nov. 16, 2017) -- Gulf Stream Coach is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the RVDA DSI “Quality Circle” Award for 2017 for its Conquest Class C and BT Cruiser motor homes, and its Vista Cruiser and Vintage Cruiser lightweight travel trailers.

The formidable team first sat down to the table in January, mapping out the details and formulating the skeleton for the rollout of Braxton Creek RV LLC, a towable builder intent on “filling a void” in the entry-level, stick-and-tin marketplace. Several factors have contributed to the group’s ability to mitigate the roadblocks that normally delay the painstaking […]

(Nov. 16, 2017) -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has recognized Thor Industries as a national leader in job growth and community development by presenting the company with the first “Revitalize America Award.”

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has recognized Thor Industries Inc. as a national leader in job growth and community development by presenting them with the first “Revitalize America Award.” Thor, one of three national businesses receiving the award, represents the mid-sized community tier. Helping its region earn the title “RV Capital of The World,” Thor […]

Class B sales continued to climb as overall registrations during the first nine  months of 2017 jumped 29.1%. Winnebago Industries Inc. led the segment through September with a 35.1% market share followed by Erwin Hymer Group North America (30.1%) and Thor Industries Inc. (16.5%).  To subscribe to this or other SSI reports, contact Scott Stropkai, national RV sales manager, at […]

In what’s been largely characterized as a contest between two Republican members of Congress, Meyer Distributing Inc. CEO Mike Braun has made the first statewide TV and radio buys in the Indiana Senate primary. Roll Call reported that former state Rep. Mike Braun’s $329,000 three-week radio and TV buy signals he’s making this a three-person race. He announced […]

Elkhart, Indiana-based Forest River Inc. reported that its Prime Time Manufacturing Crusader fifth-wheel line has continued its strong growth, gaining more than 18% in retail sales volume in the U.S. through August, according to Statistical Surveys Inc. “From the beginning, Prime Time has focused on delivering a fifth-wheel lineup that looks great aesthetically with lots of features […]

Starcraft RV will introduce the Telluride towable series at the upcoming National RV Trade Show trade show in Louisville, Ky., adding a lighter-weight, more affordable fifth-wheel line to the lineup.   According to a press release, the Telluride targets the ever-expanding lighter-duty tow vehicle market, offering a lower price point while featuring a variety of standard features normally normally reserved for […]

Dometic will be showcasing its all-new 9200 awning during the upcoming National RV Trade Show, set to run Nov. 27-30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Lousiville, Ky. According to a press release, the awing will be on display at Dometic’s exhibit in Booth No. 157.   The Dometic 9200 Series Power Awning is convenient, […]

New NMMA data shows traditional powerboat retail unit sales were up 3.8% through the third quarter. As reported by Boating Industry, this comes as retail sales of nearly all traditional powerboat categories are growing on a year-over-year basis and as key economic indicators (consumer confidence, GDP, housing) continue moving positively in the industry’s favor as the […]