Month: November 2018

Editor’s Note: Woodalls Campground Management (WCM), sister publication to RVBusiness (RVB), caught up with Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) CEO Pat Hittmeier and President Toby O’Rourke during the 2018 International Convention & Expo in Fort Worth, Texas.  WCM: Would it be an exaggeration to say that KOA is in a good place right now, from […]

Suburban is cutting about 40 jobs at its Dayton, Tenn., factory as the maker of gas heaters and appliances for the recreational vehicle heaters adjusts to a slowdown in RV sales. The Times Press reported that Art Klee, president of Suburban, said the company is trimming its current staff size of about 400 or so […]

U.S. auto sales this year are expected to be little changed from 2017, but one segment’s sales keep climbing: pickup trucks. As reported by the Los Angeles Times, Americans’ love affair with the pickup shows no sign of waning even as many other consumers shift from sedans to crossovers and sport utility vehicles, and from […]

A popular model of Goodyear tires for larger vehicles is under increased scrutiny after federal regulators discovered that they have been linked to nearly 100 deaths and injuries, but have never been recalled. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that the Goodyear G159 275/70R 22.5, which is designed for RVs but can be used on other vehicles […]

With the rise of social and digital media, exhibitors are communicating with their customers in new ways. Now, exhibitors at RVX have a new digital resource to drive traffic to their booths. RVIA News & Insights reported VIP Guest Invites is a free, fully customized marketing toolkit that allows exhibitors to promote their booth presence and invite their customers […]

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today (Nov. 30) urged President Trump to remove steel and aluminum tariffs implemented by the U.S. earlier this year during public remarks at the G-20 summit in Argentina, according to a report by The Hill.  Speaking at a ceremony for the signing of an updated North American Free Trade Agreement […]

Starcraft Inc. announced the promotion of Aaron Mortrud to national sales manager. According to a press release, Mortrud will be responsible for new business development, sales and distribution, product development and sales training for all Starcraft RV products across North America.  Mortrud has over 12 years of RV sales experience and has been with Starcraft since […]

Spartan Motors Inc., parent to Spartan Chassis Inc., announced that president and CEO Daryl Adams has been named a Transformative Leader of the Year by MichBusiness, a leading business advocacy group in Michigan. According to a press release, Adams was recognized at the annual Best of MichBusiness Awards and Gala event hosted at the MGM Grand in Detroit where more […]

Earlier this month, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released 2017 per capita personal income (PCPI) numbers and the South Bend/Elkhart Region (SBE Region) grew 5.36% rate from 2016 to 2017, compared to the nation’s rate of 3.63%.  According to a press release, more than $32.7 billion of total personal income circulated in the […]

MORryde’s rubber pinbox enhances ride performance. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.