Dave Barbulesco

Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc. announced that the builder finished 2017 as the leader for Class B motorhomes sales in North America. According to press release, Erwin Hymer posted a 32.5% retail market share in North America and earned over 56% retail market share in Canada alone, per Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Under the Roadtrek, Hymer, […]

All the preliminary signals pointed to another gangbuster Quartzsite RV Show, an annual event in Arizona’s scenic Sonora Desert commonly billed as the “the largest gathering of RVers in the nation.” “When we first got to Quartzsite, we noticed an influx of early arrivals, which was confirmed by many local businesses,” said Kenny King, who […]

Complementing its growing line of Class B motorhomes, Chinook Motorcoach (CMC) announced today (Feb. 2) it will be acquiring certain assets of Peru, Ind.-based towable builder Vohne Liche Manufacturing (VLM). David Murray, COO for Chinook, told RVBUSINESS.com that the deal should be finalized by the end of February. Vohne Liche, which operated until last year as Riverside […]

Jayco Inc., a subsidiary of Thor Industries Inc., will mark the expansion of its Twin Falls, Idaho, campus with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new production facility on Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m. “Our decision to expand our Twin Falls location was solidified due to the support from our partners at the Idaho Department of Commerce, City of […]

Arrow Distributing Inc. again delivered a diverse and engaging format to attendees during the distributor’s signature Exhibitor’s Showcase held Jan. 16-17 at the IP Casino Resort & Spa’s in Biloxi, Miss. “We want to provide dealers with a show that offers an educational component while also giving them a comfortable environment to network and renew old […]

The dawn of self-driving cars might have been the focus of last week’s CES tech extravaganza in Las Vegas, but this week in Detroit it’s all about the trucks that Americans are buying today and which generate the profits that fund tomorrow’s innovations. Forbes reported that Americans love their pickups, and the truck leaders are giving them plenty […]

The industry, and the cast of players, are new to Bill Fenech, but as he began laying the groundwork and putting together the pieces for the recent launch of pontoon builder Barletta Boat Co. LLC he discovered plenty of common ground. “There really aren’t any two products that are more similar than pontoons and RVs,” […]

For the fifth consecutive year, Grand Design Recreational Vehicle LLC was awarded with the coveted Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association’s (RVDA) Quality Circle award. “We are honored to be the recipient of this award for the fifth straight year. This is the industry’s report card for manufacturers, and we are humbled that our Grand Design dealers […]

With America’s top-selling truck as close to a cult vehicle as a pickup truck can get, the company is announcing the debut of a diesel F-150 that targets 30 miles per gallon on the highway while retaining the most powerful towing and hauling capabilities on the market. “We know people are sensitive to fuel economy,” said […]

Today the House and Senate gave final approval to a tax reform bill that will benefit the RV industry and further the industry’s current period of historic growth. The final version of the bill will: Cut the top corporate tax rate to 21% beginning with the 2018 tax year. Allow all floorplan financing interest charges on […]