Rain and melting snow in eastern Oregon have resulted in some flooding at Keystone RV Co.’s manufacturing facilities In Pendleton. The company reported that production has been suspended at two plants in the state. Vice President of Sales Josh Miller said that Keystone is assessing the damage and could not yet give an accurate estimate […]
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Most of China’s automotive companies plan to resume operations this week, even though they face big challenges to do so. The industry has been shut down for an extended national holiday as part of China’s efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus, which had infected 31,000 people by the end of last week. The […]
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Keystone RV Co. and Winegard Co. announced a new partnership that will make the Winegard Air360+ over-the-air HDTV antenna standard on all 2020 Keystone models. According to a press release, the product provides Keystone owners with a powerful and easy-to-use solution for broadcast HDTV needs, and allows to add high-performance Wi-Fi and 4G LTE connectivity […]
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Editor’s Note: This story was first featured on MobileRVing’s blog The Buzz. Jim Turntine, owner and developer of the new RV Self-Park in Missouri, believes he has a winning concept. His fully automated RV park with 24 paved pull-through sites opened a few weeks ago just off I-44. The concept, as Turntine describes it, is […]
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Towable retail registrations edged down 6% for 2019 as all categories except park model RVs reported single-digit declines. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), results by category showed: Travel trailer sales slipped 5.6% for the 12 months. Fifth-wheel registrations were down 7.5% through December. Folding camping trailer sales declined 8.5% for […]
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The REV RV Group provides a walk-through tour of the 2020 Fleetwood Fortis, a “full-scale luxury gas Class A motorhome” built on the Decatur, Ind.-based manufacturer’s proprietary Power Platform chassis
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Dealers for Nappanee, Ind.-based builder Gulf Stream Coach Inc. are reporting high traffic and brisk sales at major early-season RV shows, suggesting a robust sales year ahead, according to a press release. Gulf Stream Coach Vice President of Sales and Marketing Scott Parkhurst said, “We consider major January retail events like the Florida RV SuperShow […]
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A plunge in oil prices due to the fast-spreading coronavirus in China is giving motorists a break at the gas pump. Oil prices stabilized last week, but the effects of cheap crude are being felt nationwide. Consumer Affairs reported that the AAA Fuel Gauge Survey shows the national average price of regular gas is $2.45 […]
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THOR Industries Inc. announced that the date for its fiscal second quarter earnings release will be March 9 before the market opens. Upon the release of THOR’s earnings, the company will provide a comprehensive question and answer document, and a slide presentation, on the company’s website. To view prior quarter earnings documents, go to http://ir.thorindustries.com/.
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The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). • Forest River Inc. is recalling 218 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
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