Month: June 2018

Forest City Iowa-based Winnebago Industries Inc. today (June 20) reported an 18% increase in revenue while net income soared 67.7% during the company’s fiscal third quarter, ended May 26. Sales totaled $562.3 million compared to $476.4 million for the fiscal 2017 period. Net income was $32.5 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, compared to $19.4 million, or 61 cents per share, in […]

The Mike Molino RV Learning Center will host a webinar presented by Morgan Stanley on July 12 at noon (CDT) examining the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and how it affects dealers’ business. The presentation will focus on: Tax planning ideas in light of tax reform. Valuable suggestions for a proactive next year tax season. Tax […]

(June 20, 2018) -- The sun hit the calm water acting like a mirror as it reflected the image of the granite pillars emerging from the depths of the lake. The laughter of children echoed as they played at the water’s edge.

(June 20, 2018) -- The Caravan and Motorhome Club has been named the winner of the Leisure Industry Sector in the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said sturdy U.S. economic growth has built a strong case for continuing to gradually lift interest rates. According to a Wall Street Journal report, he warned against policy makers growing complacent now that the central bank has nearly achieved its goals for employment and stable prices. “Today, with the economy […]

Editor’s Note: The following Q&A with the founders of Stablecamper, providers of truck camper gear and accessories, appears in the latest issue of Truck Camper Magazine. It’s amazing how few products and accessories speak directly to the truck camper marketplace.  Walking through a RV store, there are entire departments, aisles, and end caps devoted to […]

Doug Christiansen, a senior trainer for Joe Verde who teaches ‘train-the-trainer workshops’ for dealers and managers, will make his RVDA Convention/Expo debut during the workshop, ‘Get Them All – Whether They Click or Call!’   According to a press release, the workshop takes place on Nov. 7 at Paris Las Vegas. Watch a video preview of the workshop. During […]

Editor’s Note: The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) cautioned President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress that tariffs imposed by the U.S. government are harming American companies, workers, and consumers. SEMA member companies are now grappling with […]

(June 20, 2018) -- We spent the first two weeks of February camping at American Girl Mine Road, which is a great place to stay if you want to take a day trip to Algodones Mexico like we did with Brandon & Kerensa and Aaron

(June 20, 2018) -- This part of the Cascade Range is protected in Washington’s North Cascades National Park, which is relatively quiet and lesser-known considering it’s less than a three-hour drive from Seattle.