Month: December 2017

(Dec. 12, 2017) -- Lippert Components, supplier to the RV industry, plans to add at least 100 additional robots to its factory floors over the next five years.

(Dec. 12, 2017) -- In this case, it was three Hoosiers -- Milo Miller, Wilbur Schult and Harold Platt -- who according to Al Hesselbart, the former staff historian of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, “fell in love with trailers in the mid-1930s.”

(Dec. 12, 2017) -- The Lights on the River holiday display will kick off Dec. 15 and continue through Dec. 23 at Lisbon Beach and Campground.

(Dec. 12, 2017) -- Silverton, the once-gritty mining town home to Wild West fabled gangs and shootings could soon be home to a new “glamping” campground.

Wildfires continue to batter southern California as dry air and heavy winds have made it difficult for firefighters to gain a foothold. The Thomas Fire, which started on Dec. 4 and is being fueled by hot and dry Santa Ana winds that are sometimes clocked in excess of 60 mph, has grown to more than […]

(Dec. 12, 2017) -- Thor Industries has announced that its Board of Directors approved, at their Dec. 11 meeting, the payment of a regular quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share.

Canadian motorhome registrations continued to climb as overall sales showed a 38.4% gain for the first 10 months of 2017. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), Thor Industries Inc. was the motorized sales leader through October, capturing a 41.2% market share, ahead of Forest River Inc. with a 35.8% share and Winnebago Industries Inc. (11%). Class A registrations […]

(Dec. 12, 2017) -- This week’s Black Book Market Insights report shows both the car and truck segments depreciating more than usual.

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) wrapped their annual National RV Trade Show on a high note of inspiration, forecasted growth and innovative product launches. Hosted in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 27-30, the RV industry came out in force, as the show welcomed over 7,500 RV sellers and attendees, with a 2% gain over the prior show year, according to […]

The first Gander Outdoors store will open on Dec. 13 in Lakeville, Minn., the retailer said on its Facebook page. “We’ve been hard at work getting your Gander Outdoors stores ready. We are excited to announce that our first store will open in Lakeville on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Follow our Facebook and Instagram to watch as we […]