The top two U.S. automakers are preparing for a possible economic downturn, the companies said on Tuesday (Aug. 13), as an ongoing trade war between Washington and Beijing fuels fears of a global recession. Automotive News reported that tit-for-tat tariffs have increased raw material costs for the global auto industry, which is already dealing with […]
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At its July meeting, the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) board of directors added seven new students to the FRVTA Scholarship, bringing the total number of students on the scholarship program to 25 full-time and five part-time students. According to a press release, the FRVTA Scholarship began in the fall of 1990 and since that […]
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The Pennsylvania RV and Campground Association (PRCVA) announced the addition of a free dealer sales seminar at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pa., on Sept. 10. Led by David Martin of the Mar-Kee Group will lead “Creating an Amazing Customer Experience,” scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. According to Martin, reports show that 80% […]
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The annual industry conference focused on the RV aftermarket segment kicked off Monday (Aug. 12) in Denver, Colo., marking the first year that the conference will take place with RV aftermarket companies together as full members of the RV Industry Association. RVIA News & Insights reported that during the event suppliers and distributors meet in […]
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Lazydays Holdings Inc. reported that revenues for the second quarter, ended June 30, totaled $168.5 million, up $6.4 million, or 4%, versus the prior-year period. Revenue from sales of recreational vehicles was $149 million for the quarter, up $4.6 million, or 3.2%. RV unit sales excluding wholesale units, were 2,092, down 17 units, or 0.8% versus 2018. According […]
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Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales were down 12.6% for the first six months of 2019, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Thor Industries Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader through June, capturing a 42.7% market share, followed by Forest River Inc. (39.5%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (6.9%). Class A registrations fell 16.3% for […]
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Lance Camper Mfg. Corp. announced in a press release that its truck campers and travel trailers received Certified Green designation by TRA Certification. According to a press releasae, Lance travel trailers and truck campers have earned the Emerald level of certification with optioned solar units receiving Emerald off-grid status. “Lance is the first truck camper […]
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Tiffin Motor Homes Inc. President and CEO Bob Tiffin detailed in a letter Red Bay, Ala.-based company’s recent restructuring to improve efficiencies and maintain growth, including the appointment of Tim Tiffin as vice president of operations and general manager to oversee Class C operations at a new facility in Winfield, Ala., and its Wayfarer line […]
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While much of the focus on campground accommodations has, for the most part, been geared toward rental units, such as yurts, cabins, park model RVs and even more unique options like Conestoga wagons and tipis, tent camping is still drawing in campers, according to many owners WOODALLSCM.com (WCM) has spoken with. According to the 2019 North […]
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Over 130 tons of garbage have been committed to be removed from public lands since May through the first-ever “Pick Up America” campaign by Thor Industries Inc. and Kampgrounds of American Inc. (KOA). According to a press release, “Pick Up America” participants have rallied to make the program exceed its original 50-ton goal by 273%. […]
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