Month: June 2018

Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago Industries, Inc. plans to issue its earnings release for its third quarter of fiscal 2018 before the market opens on June 20.  The company will also host a conference call to discuss the financial results for the quarter on at 9 a.m. CDT.  In March, Winnebago reported a 26.4% increase in revenue for its fiscal second quarter, […]

The labor market has hit a tipping point that should help boost wages: There are more job openings in the U.S. than unemployed workers to fill them. As reported by the Los Angeles Times, it’s the first time that has happened since the government began tracking job openings in 2000. There were a record 6.7 […]

Deland Fla.-based Intellitec Products LLC, a manufacturer of electrical controls for the RV, truck, emergency vehicle, marine and specialty vehicle markets, announced the company has implemented a new quality management system and been certified to ISO:9001:2015. According to a press release, the new system focuses on meeting or exceeding customer requirements for performance and delivery, […]

A Lexington, Ky., recreational vehicle dealership will open a second location in the former Fannin Motors property in on U.S. 60 in Ashland, one of its owners said Tuesday (June 5). The Daily Independent reported that Bluegrass RV will bring some $10 million in inventory, including, motorhomes, fifth-wheels, travel trailers, popup campers and parts, to the location, […]

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based RVnGO has unveiled its free peer-to-peer service for RV rentals, with rentals automatically covered by RVnGO’s $1 million auto liability coverage, according to a press release. It is free to list RVs for rent and hosts get 100% of the booking fees, guests pay a 3% credit card processing fee and a daily premium for […]

Composite materials made by Hanwha Azdel, located in Forest, Va., with a commercial applications center in Warren, Mich., are products that can be used as an alternative to lauan plywood. According to a press release, RV construction materials contribute to an RV’s weight and some can make them less fuel-efficient. Lauan plywood is typically used […]

“Web Marketing Guru” Marcus Sheridan will previews his workshops slated for the 2018 RV Dealers Convention/Expo in Las Vegas. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.  

Olstrom Custom Coach LLC announced the opening of its Tucson, Ariz., service center. According to a press release, the business services all brands of coaches, including Country Coach, Monaco, Beaver, Newmar, Millennium Coach and Newell. Service specialists are” well-versed in motorcoach electronics, hydraulics, hydronics and chassis systems.” Services include complete remodels, chassis care, generators, water […]

Torklift has introduced the first trailer hitch with removable receiver for the Tesla Model 3.  “Tesla leads the way with unique and highly advanced electric vehicles,” said Torklift President Jack Kay in a press release. “In 2011, we were the first and only manufacturer to come out with the Torklift EcoHitch trailer hitch for the […]

(June 5, 2018) -- Two days after their wedding, Emily Tapper and Sidney Coakley packed their gear into their Jeep and set off on a three-week adventure that saw them camp – often for free – throughout Canada.