Month: January 2018

For the fifth consecutive year, Grand Design Recreational Vehicle LLC was awarded with the coveted Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association’s (RVDA) Quality Circle award. “We are honored to be the recipient of this award for the fifth straight year. This is the industry’s report card for manufacturers, and we are humbled that our Grand Design dealers […]

Dutchmen RV President Troy James, the new chairman of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) Trade Show & Events committee, said he’s “excited at the opportunity” and chief among his priorities is how best to evolve the National RV Trade Show. James, who took over the committee’s chair upon the resignation of Jim Jacobs as […]

The NTP-STAG Expo will again be hosting RV university featuring the PRO Education Seminars, a series of live and on-line courses that have been a staple curriculum component for the past eight years. According to a press release, the courses focus on business development topics aimed at broadening the appreciation and understanding of retailing while running successful store operations. NTP-STAG […]

Dometic has closed an $875 million acquisition of marine steering and control systems manufacturer SeaStar Solutions. According to a news release, the deal was fully financed via cash and committed bank facilities, and included $7 million in transaction costs, Dometic stated in a news release. Return on investment is estimated to be above cost of capital […]

With representatives of the finalists and overall winner on hand, filming of the “2018 RVBusiness RV Of The Year Awards” show by “Rollin’ on TV” took place today (Jan. 9) at the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, Ind. This is the third year that RVBusiness and “Rollin’ On TV” have partnered […]

Developed in response to mounting dealer requests over the years, Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Co. launched the Transcend, an introductory travel trailer line. The Transcend eventually will have up to eight floorplans, vary in length from 25 feet to 36 feet and offer dry weights from the high 5,000-pound to the mid-6,000-pound range. The MSRP will range from […]

Campanda.com, a peer-to-peer RV rental company, has set up its U.S. operations in Cambridge, Mass. According to a press release, Campanda currently operates in 42 countries, delivering around 20,000 inquiries per month to RV owners. “We are genuinely excited to provide our model to US RV Owners, and have been honestly amazed at the level of interest […]

Black Book reported that RV values at auction remain mixed during November. “In October we noted that the values for towable and motorized units had moved in different directions for the first time in several months,” said Black Book’s Eric Lawrence. “They did it again in November, although in the opposite direction. Values typically fall as […]

Ariz.-based Airstream of Scottsdale will be hold a grand opening for a new showroom with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and luncheon on Friday (Jan. 12) beginning at 11:30 am.  According to a press release, attendees will include Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce President Mark Hiegel, Vice President Cheri Valentino and account executive Suzanne Hayes, along with Airstream Inc. CEO Bob Wheeler and Airstream of Scottsdale owners Aaron and Kristie Korges. The event […]

(Jan. 8, 2018) -- Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Feb. 13.