Month: May 2018

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales fell 8.6% for the first three months of 2018, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Thor Industries Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader through March, capturing a 63.7% market share, followed by Forest River Inc. (19.8%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (6.4%). Class A registrations tumbled 13% for the three months. […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) is seeking nomination for the James B. Summers (JBS) award, association’s highest honor.  Created in 1986, the award was named in honor of past RVDA Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Summers, who was its first recipient. It recognizes individuals who make a consistent and outstanding contribution to the […]

Ford said late Friday (May 11) it hopes to resume production of F-150 pickups as soon as next Friday, May 18.  Kelli Felker, Ford spokeswoman, said, “Our teams are working tirelessly and around the clock to get our bestselling vehicle back into production as fast as possible. This situation remains very fluid.” The Detroit Free Press […]

For the first time, the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) will incorporate aspects of NASCAR’s Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard into the NATDA Trade Show & Convention. On Sept. 8, attendees of this year’s NATDA Trade Show will have the opportunity to attend the Lilly Diabetes 250, NASCAR practice and qualifying. The […]

(May 12, 2018) -- Cassette toilets are very popular in Europe and they are showing up more and more in RVs made in North America.

(May 11, 2018) -- Comfort Ride shock absorbers and leaf springs by Roadmaster cut road energy transmission by up to half.

(May 11, 2018) -- Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Components, has been named the 2018 Arthur J. Decio Volunteer of the Year.

(May 11, 2018) -- The Rhino-Rack family has a new addition - The XTray Pro.

(May 11, 2018) -- Prevost announces its fall rally will be held at Evergreen Park RV Resort in Dundee, Ohio, from September 26-30.

(May 11, 2018) -- The world of recreational vehicles is an expansive one that caters to many different types of adventurers, from those who prefer the comfort of home while spending a weekend in the woods, to those who want to spend their life on the road.