The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) October 2020 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments finished the month with 47,326 units, an increase of 21.4% from the 38,972 units shipped in October 2019. This represents the second highest October on record. Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, totaled 42,854 units for the month, an […]
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Active RV Upholstery, the Yuma, Ariz.-based reupholstery company that has served the RV industry for over 20 years, has expanded its business empire to include solar screens with the purchase of the popular RV Quick Shades business, according to a company release. The solar shade business is a natural fit with the RV upholstery […]
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The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Triple E Recreational Vehicles is recalling 143 2019-2020 Wonder W24FTB, W24RTB, and W24MB motorhomes. The Multiplex G9 electronic control center can fail if excessive voltage is applied. • Forest River Inc. is recalling 94 2019-2020 Rockport […]
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Eevelle has launched a new brand called “Seasons” to round out its line of high-quality RV and patio furniture covers, according to a release from the Carlsbad, Calif.-based company. Seasons was designed to provide an entry level cover without sacrificing the durability that Eevelle’s popular top tier cover brands are known for. The balance between […]
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Elkhart, Ind.-based THOR Industries Inc. today (Nov 23) announced that the date for its fiscal first quarter earnings release will be Dec. 8, 2020, before the market opens. Upon the release of THOR’s earnings, the company will concurrently provide a comprehensive question and answer document and a slide presentation on the Company’s website. To view […]
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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) says many customers are uncomfortable buying a diesel coach because of the cost. FCCC says those concerns can be allayed with a simple formula: Diesel Durability + Longevity = Higher Resale Value. In the following two videos, FCCC outlines other advantages of diesel-powered RVs – torque and braking. The advantages […]
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The RVDA of Canada is pleased to present the 2020 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award nominees: Mike Porter, Bluenose RV Centre, Bridgewater, Nova, Scotia; Al Robinson, Great Canadian RV, Peterborough, Ontartio; and Bob Verwey, Owasco RV Centre, Bowmanville, Ontario. Every year, in conjunction with RV Lifestyle / RV Dealer News magazine, the association […]
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The digital edition of the November/December edition of RVBusiness Magazine is now available online. This edition includes our 2021 new model preview with details on our picks for the top 10 new units, as well as 25 “top debuts” and 32 “must see” units. Check out our cover story as Forest River CEO Pete Liegl […]
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The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reports that RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada for the third quarter, ending Sept. 30, totaled 6,995 units compared to 6,244 in 2019, representing an increase of 12.03% for the period. According to Statistical Surveys, RVDA of Canada reported retail activity during the Q3 totaled 18,570 units and when compared to […]
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Camping World Holdings Inc., the nation’s largest network of RV and outdoor lifestyle-centric retail locations, announced in a press release a one-year sponsorship agreement of college basketball’s Maui Invitational, as the 2020 tournament relocates to the mainland for the first time The Maui Invitational is known as the premier early season college basketball tournament, attracting […]
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