Month: March 2018

Forest River Inc. CEO Pete Liegl and Thor Industries Inc. President and CEO Bob Martin have agreed to reschedule – by a week – this year’s Elkhart RV Open House in an effort to relax fall show schedules for scores of front-line salespeople from a variety of companies. As a result, the Open House in […]

Forest River Inc. CEO Pete Liegl and Thor Industries Inc. President and CEO Bob Martin have agreed to reschedule – by a week – this year’s Elkhart RV Open House in an effort to relax fall show schedules for scores of front-line salespeople from a variety of companies. As a result, the Open House in […]

This afternoon, President Trump signed two proclamations that go into effect on March 23 imposing a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on imported aluminum. As Trump had hinted earlier this week, both Mexico and Canada are temporarily exempt from the new tariffs — exemptions that could be extended if he is satisfied with […]

This afternoon, President Trump signed two proclamations that go into effect on March 23 imposing a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on imported aluminum. As Trump had hinted earlier this week, both Mexico and Canada are temporarily exempt from the new tariffs — exemptions that could be extended if he is satisfied with […]

Year-over-year towable retail registrations grew 8.6% in January, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Results by category showed: Sales for the travel trailer segment climbed 8.3% for the month. Fifth-wheel registrations rose 9.6% in January. Folding camping trailer sales fell 8.1% for the month. Park model RV sales were up 47.2% in January on relatively low […]

Year-over-year towable retail registrations grew 8.6% in January, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Results by category showed: Sales for the travel trailer segment climbed 8.3% for the month. Fifth-wheel registrations rose 9.6% in January. Folding camping trailer sales fell 8.1% for the month. Park model RV sales were up 47.2% in January on relatively low […]

Following the record-breaking 2018 Florida RV SuperShow, the Florida RV Trade Association’s (FRVTA) regional shows kicked into high gear trying to capitalize on the upbeat news out of Tampa. According to a press release, the following week, Region 1 started the regional show schedule at the Fort Myers RV Show. The winter show schedule will […]

Following the record-breaking 2018 Florida RV SuperShow, the Florida RV Trade Association’s (FRVTA) regional shows kicked into high gear trying to capitalize on the upbeat news out of Tampa. According to a press release, the following week, Region 1 started the regional show schedule at the Fort Myers RV Show. The winter show schedule will […]

President Trump defied opposition from his own party and protests from overseas on Thursday (March 8) as he prepared to sign orders imposing stiff new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. But he sought to soften the impact on America’s closest allies with a more flexible plan than originally envisioned. As reported by the New […]

President Trump defied opposition from his own party and protests from overseas on Thursday (March 8) as he prepared to sign orders imposing stiff new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. But he sought to soften the impact on America’s closest allies with a more flexible plan than originally envisioned. As reported by the New […]