Month: January 2019

Camping World Holdings Inc. announced a number of changes in its executive team, including the resignation of Roger Nuttall as president of the dealership group. According to a press release, Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis said the moves will improve performance and processes in key areas of the Lincolnshire-based retailer of recreational vehicles and camping gear.  Nuttall […]

The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) will host the 34th Annual 2019 Florida RV SuperShow Jan. 15-20 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. According to a press release, RV Industry Day will kick off the show on Jan. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The 2019 SuperShow, themed “This is How We Roll,” will have representation from every […]

In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Camping World Holdings Inc. reported that on Dec. 21 Roger L. Nuttall resigned from his position as president of RV operations for Camping World and FreedomRoads Holding Company LLC, and each of their direct and indirect subsidiaries. According to a the filing, Nuttall’s departure is effective immediately. No reason for Nuttall’s departure […]

The following report by MobileRVing.com, a website hosted by Southeast Publications, offers alook at Winnebago’s growing footprint and its business strategy moving forward. For sixty years, the name Winnebago has been virtually synonymous with motorhomes. Their first build rolled off the company’s Iowa assembly line in 1966. Winnebago has since expanded its offerings to include […]

Five Federal Reserve indexes of regional manufacturing all slumped in December, the first time they’ve fallen in unison since May 2016 and the latest evidence that a pillar of the U.S. economy has started to wobble heading into next year. Industry Week reported that the Dallas Fed’s factory index unexpectedly contracted this month, falling to […]

Editor’s Note: The following blog is authored by Lauren Labunsky, public relations manager for Dealer Spike, a company that provides websites as well as a suite of online advertising solutions designed to help dealers increase sales and service profitability. A prospect’s online behavior can tell you a lot about their level of intention when it comes […]

Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, a supplier of hydronic heating solutions, has hired Erin Cable as its new supply chain manager.  According to a press release, Cable will manages component sourcing and logistics for Aqua-Hot’s manufacturing processes. She will also oversee purchasing, material planning, inventory management and quality assurance. Cable brings a strong background of supply chain […]

Editor’s Note: This editorial was written by Kusrt Repanshek for the National Parks Traveler.  Temptation can be a powerful motivator and for some Big Bend National Park visitors it cost them three drones that were confiscated after they drove around a barrier to keep visitors out of a section of the park closed during the […]

ICON, a manufacturer of plastic components for RVs, announced that it is initiating extended service hours to further meet the needs of demand for aftermarket parts and components. Beginning today (Jan. 2), customer service will be available 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, regardless of time zone. Saturday, personnel will be available 11 a.m. […]

This time a year ago, the recreational vehicle industry was king not only of the road but of the stock market. The Wall Street Journal reported that shares of manufacturers were near all-time highs and industry experts were projecting an even better 2018.   But what the bulls missed was the unusual confluence of events […]