Month: May 2025

After 53 years at its facility on Industrial Parkway in Elkhart, Ind., Fleming Sales moved to a new location at 54900 County Rd 17, in Elkhart. The company stated it moved out of its old 43,000-square-foot facility to a newer, more efficient facility of just over 20,000 square feet.

The privately held, family-run business is celebrating serving the hardware, parts and RV industries for 80 years in 2025.  

“My dad built the building we just moved out of in 1972,” said co-owner third generation Bob Grady of his father. John E. Grady joined his grandfather, Edgar Fleming’s, firm in 1947.

“We are actually about three miles away from where we were here on County Road 17 and Protector Drive now.  It’s right on the corner of a main route in Elkhart, north and south, perfect for our distribution. It’s a very good location. A lot of traffic, a lot of exposure.”

Third in line of the four generations of family that has led Fleming Sales, Bob Grady, has run parts and service since 1972. He stated that its new facility represents a consolidation process for the firm. His brother, CEO, Mark Grady and fourth generation in the family, and national sales and marketing executive, Caryn Grady manage the firm day to day.    

“We’re leasing this new facility that’s about half the size of the original building,” explained Bob. “It was time to consolidate. We just didn’t need all that space. It was quite an undertaking, but we got it done with everything moved in a month. After 53 years of accumulating stuff it was a good move. And everybody’s settling in. We’re doing really well. The fun part now is reorganizing, getting everything just where we want it and set up. Our customers are happy and that is what counts.”

The firm is well known throughout the RV industry for offering its premium RV parts and  accessories for  over 70 years. According to Grady the business has evolved over the years starting as a manufacturer’s representative business by representing a number of companies such as MTD lawn and garden products and kerosine heaters when they were popular. Eventually, as many of these companies sold to larger conglomerates, “We decided to take better control of our future by building our own products and directly importing others,” stated Grady.

Today, the company successfully carved out a niche in fabrication, distribution and sale of products to RV manufacturers.

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The annual RV Industry Association (RVIA) Aftermarket Conference is evolving to meet the changing needs of the industry. This year’s event promises an expanded scope and audience, building on its rich 50-year history, according to an RVIA release.

Aftermarket Committee Chairman John Tinghitella recently shared the vision for the conference’s growth: “For over five decades, the Aftermarket Conference has been a crucial platform for suppliers and distributors. It’s where they gather for a week of focused small group meetings – often described as a ‘speed dating’ format – alongside insightful speakers, panels, workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities. This event serves as the efficient kickoff to the upcoming model year, allowing members to privately discuss plans for new products, shows, catalogs, and overall seasonal strategies.”

Adding an important dimension to the conference, Jarrod McGhee, owner and president of FunTown RV (a network of 26 locations) and a prominent voice for the RV consumer, will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday, Aug. 12. McGhee’s recent participation in an RV Industry Association Leadership Conference panel in March left a strong impression.

Tinghitella explained, “Jarrod’s understanding and focus on today’s RVer deeply resonated with me. His message is precisely what we in the aftermarket need to hear to effectively attract and retain consumers within the RV lifestyle.”

Looking ahead, Tinghitella detailed the Aftermarket Committee’s strategic enhancements for the upcoming event: “Our Leadership Team is committed to broadening the conference’s scope and audience while honoring its legacy. A key initiative is extending special invitations to 8 select RV Dealers, inviting them to join the conversation and bring the vital perspective of those closest to the RV buyer. This aligns perfectly with our charter and mission: to drive the best possible outcomes for RV consumers in aftermarket parts and accessories. By fostering this collaboration, we believe suppliers and distributors will experience an even more valuable and impactful event.”

The 2025 Aftermarket Conference will be held Aug. 11-14 at the Embassy Suites hotel in San Antonio, Texas,.
 
Click here to learn more about the event and register.

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In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, the newly installed president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame President Daryll Milnikel introduces himself to RVB’s Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg – and the RV industry at large.

The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Airxcel.

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ELKHART, Ind. — A trio of RV industry veterans are proud to introduce the launch of Axiom RV, a bold new RV manufacturer dedicated to reshaping the towable RV market, according to a release. Specializing in luxury fifth-wheels and high-end toy haulers, Axiom RV enters the scene with a long-term vision to become a total towable RV manufacturer, offering one brand per price point and one dealer per marketplace.

Founded by A.J. Jones, John Jones and Tom Ison — all former executives at THOR Industries’ Heartland RV and Cruiser RV — the leadership team brings over 60 years of combined experience. Their longstanding collaboration spans more than 15 years, and Axiom RV is the culmination of a shared dream to build something better from the ground up, the release continued.

“It has been a lifelong goal for the three of us to start Axiom RV, and I couldn’t be prouder,” said A.J. Jones, who will be serving as the president of Axiom RV. “Over the past several months, our team has poured everything into redefining what a fifth-wheel can be. We set out to challenge the status quo — to tackle a long list of industry shortcomings that have been accepted for far too long. It wasn’t easy, but with the right people, thoughtful innovation, and relentless dedication, we found a way.”

While Axiom RV will share the same business partners and certain backend services as Nexus RV, the new manufacturer will be independently operated.

“Our goal is simple — build smarter, with more safety and quality, and deliver more of what today’s RVers want,” said John Jones, the company’s vice president of sales. “We’re not here to blend in. We’re here to stand out. Every Axiom RV is loaded with innovative features, purposeful floorplans, and leading-edge technology. We build each one like we’re taking it home ourselves. This isn’t just business, it’s personal. That’s why at Axiom RV, we’re ‘Built for More’ — more comfort, more confidence, and more of what truly matters to our customers.”

“I’m excited to return to our roots — building the best fifth-wheels in the industry,” added Tom Ison, the vice president of operations. “At Axiom RV, our mission is clear: create a product we’re proud to send to our dealers and that customers can count on for years to come.”

Axiom RV is committed not just to innovation, but to real-world improvements — making RVs easier to use, more reliable to service, and truly built to last. That commitment extends to dealer partners as well, ensuring they have a product that’s as rewarding to support as it is to sell.

For more information, visit www.AxiomRV.com, call: 833-4-AXIOMRV or email: [email protected]

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