Dave Barbulesco

Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles recently introduced an all-new line of Coleman “automotive” camping trailers designed to leverage the tenting community’s allegiance to the iconic brand while tapping into a growing demographic base seeking an RV capable of being towed by the family vehicle. “We are targeting the 44 million-plus people that go tent camping,” said […]

Despite less than favorable weather conditions, the Family Motor Coach Association’s (FMCA) 89th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase enjoyed an uptick in attendance and an overall upbeat atmosphere as the group gathered March 17-20 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry. “We had a real downpour on Monday and then it’s been pretty [...]

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) provided hands-on product support and worked with area dealerships, including RV Lifestyles and Paul Evert’s RV, to install popular aftermarket products at the 31st annual Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show that ran Jan. 18-26. “Quartzsite is one of the biggest shows, attracting more than 150,000 RV enthusiasts from all over [...]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) will host a webinar reviewing the upcoming 2014 editions of several RV standards on April 17 from 10 a.m. to noon (EDST). RVIA’s Senior Director of Standards Kent Perkins and Chief Inspector/Standards Administrator John Proteau will host the session which will examine the NFPA 1192 Standard on Recreational Vehicles, [...]

Whether you’re a recent retiree with time on your hands or a traveler in search of an opportunity to give back, consider volunteering at one of America’s 401 national park units. You won’t be paid, but you’ll enjoy new acquaintances, wildlife in its natural habitat, sparkling night skies — and a sense of performing a [...]

Looking to expand market share in the growing Class A diesel marketplace, Forest River Inc. initiated an across-the-board restructuring of the division over the past year. “We completely rebuilt the management, sales and design teams, but most importantly the product has taken on a new design and direction,” said Jeff Babcock, general manager. The product [...]

Skyline Corp. had about a 10% net sales revenue decrease for its RV operations in 2013, according to its annual report. The Goshen News reported that the decrease was opposite of the RV industry in general for the year, which experienced a 12.4% gain in wholesale shipments to dealers. Elkhart, Ind.-based Skyline also builds manufactured [...]

Year-over-year Class B motorhome sales rose 28.3% in December and 15.9% for the full year, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. For 2013, Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. was No. 1 in Class B sales, owning a 38.7% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. with a 23.1% share. Winnebago Industries Inc. (17%) edged [...]

RV Warranty Forever Inc. (NWAN) announced that Noble RV will be the company’s dealer representative in the southern half of Minnesota. According to a press release, the dealership operates four locations in the state, including Owatonna, Rochester, Madelia and Minneapolis. “Pat and Mike Noble have the energy and passion that we are looking for in [...]

This week’s “RV Capital Talk” segment features an interview with Winnebago Industries Inc.’s Randy Potts, CEO, president and chairman of the Forest City Iowa-based builder, reacting to Winnebago’s recent naming as “Newsmaker of the Year” for 2013 by RVBusiness Magazine. To view the video scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.