Month: January 2019

Only a small number of trucks and SUVs will debut at the Detroit auto show next week. But the vehicles that will appear are important to automakers and come in many shapes and sizes. As reported by Trucks.com, one of the most anticipated models is the redesigned Ram HD pickup, a critical product for parent company […]

If you’re trying to get ahead in the corporate world, appearing smart in meetings should be your top priority. This can be hard if you find yourself daydreaming about Mexico, margaritas or queso cheese dip. Source

The National Park Service said in a statement Wednesday (Jan. 9) that it will immediately use money generated by recreation fees to avert the planned closure of Joshua Tree National Park in California., according to NBC News. On Tuesday, Joshua Tree National Park said it would have to temporarily close for cleanup and repair beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday. […]

The 4400TAW communicates four times a second between the battery and the converter charger to give true real time multistage temperature compensated battery charging, the release noted. Source

“It was clear from our meetings that we have members of Congress who are willing to support fixing the floorplan tax issue and interested in working with the RV Industry Association and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) on including a recreation title in any infrastructure package or other appropriate legislation.” Source

"With so many dealers all in one place it’s also a great place for buyers to negotiate their best price. Many of these RVs are priced at 20% to 25% below the manufacturer's suggested retail price,” said Rose. Source

“By offering free updates to our customers’ digital guides, we can ensure that their guests have the most complete and up-to-date information about their premium RV sites, rental accommodations and other amenities throughout the year,” said Schaeffer. Source

“I’m very excited to take on this new role and to continue our growth strategies both locally and overseas. LCI has taken steps to merge three of our Italy-based European caravan businesses under one centralized leadership team," said Menefee. Source

Winnebago CEO Mike Happe joined the RV Industry Association’s federal affairs team on Tuesday (Jan.8) to advocate for campground modernization and expansion, a recreation infrastructure title and a fix to the RV floorplan tax issue. RVIA News & Insights reported that the team first met with RV Caucus Co-Chair Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) who has been a consistent supporter […]

Overall retail sales in the motorized segment dipped 2.1% for the first 11 months of 2018, as the Class A and Class C markets remained flat. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), Thor Industries Inc. was the motorized sales leader for the 11 months with a 42.7% market share, ahead of […]