Month: January 2019

Class B sales continued to post year-over-year sales growth during the first 11 months of 2018, as overall retail registrations climbed 28.5% in the period. Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI) reported that Winnebago Industries Inc. led the segment through November with a 40% market share followed by Erwin Hymer Group North America (29.1%) and Thor Industries Inc. […]

Starcraft RV Inc. will unveil the all new Super Lite travel trailer this month, targeting the 2019 Tampa Super Show for its product launch. According to a press release, the Starcraft Super Lite travel trailer has been designed and engineered from the ground up, with the emphasis on delivering comfort and functionality. Standard exterior features include: Maintenance-free PVC roofing. Electric […]

Lazydays has named Linda Stephens vice president of customer experience, effective immediately. Stephens will continue to report to William P. Murnane, Lazydays chairman and CEO. According to a press release, the newly created position will be responsible for measuring, evaluating and enhancing the customer experience across the entire network of Lazydays dealership and service center […]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), representing the nation’s recreational boat, engine and marine accessory manufacturers, announced that retail unit sales of new powerboats were up an estimated 4% in 2018 to approximately 280,000 units, the highest total since 2007. According to a press release, the outlook for 2019 remains positive with continued growth expected to bring […]

As part of the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) efforts to establish an office of outdoor recreation in every state, the government affairs team, in coordination with the Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council, helped introduce a bill in the Hoosier State to expand the role, duties and goals of the current director of outdoor recreation in the state. RVIA […]

Thansau, Germany-based Schattdecor Group has announced that it has purchased U.S. Coating Co. of Lexington, S.C., a provider of decorative surfaces. This purchase will is intended to provide the furniture, kitchen cabinet, and other industries with more options and products from one source. According to a press release, the Schattdecor Group purchased 100% of the […]

Parallax Power Supply will be in attendance for this year’s 2019 Quartzite RV show taking place January 19–27 in Quartzite, Ariz.  According to a press release, Parallax will be teaching and promoting its products at the show, led by Jeff McCoy, director of training and education. McCoy has 40-plus years in the electrical industry along with 30-plus […]

NTP-STAG has developed a precart option for dealers attending the company’s 2019 Expo slated for Jan. 22-23 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. “Our precart option within VIA allows our customers to get a head-start on building their show orders. The functionality is available now, giving everyone attending expo plenty of time to develop […]

Camping World Holdings Inc. Chairman Marcus Lemonis is tired of waiting on Washington to act on the government shutdown. He’s rallying his employees and others to help make a difference. During a Jan. 8 live stream on Facebook, Lemonis launched a campaign to not only offer part-time work at his hundreds of dealerships and retail […]

Camping World Holdings Inc. Chairman Marcus Lemonis is tired of waiting on Washington to act on the government shutdown. He’s rallying his employees and others to help make a difference. During a Jan. 8 live stream on Facebook, Lemonis launched a campaign to not only offer part-time work at his hundreds of dealerships and retail […]