Greg Gerber

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- Research by J.D. Power & Associates shows that the typical buyer is going to be researching their purchase for at least six months before they are ready to start talking openly with a salesperson. Today, the bulk of that research is happening on the Internet. That means when a potential customer makes contact with you through the Internet, they are more likely to be shopping for someone with whom they can build a relationship than they are for a specific RV.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- The values of motorhomes rose a very slight $86 this past month, less than two tenths of a percent of the $42,271 average sales price. Towables, including travel trailers, fifth wheels, and camping trailers, reversed their declines and actually rose $14, an even smaller percentage of one tenth of one percent of the $9,884 sale price.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- "This will not be a work truck," Chetcuti said. "This is a serious overland vehicle with all the off-road capabilities of our other vehicles. This also gives us the opportunity to add a tray bed or make a recreation vehicle."

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- "Today’s ISM manufacturing report points to the goods-producing sector maintaining an upward trajectory into the final calendar quarter of 2011," said Jeffries. "While the decline in the headline gauge of manufacturing activity is disappointing, there are sources of encouragement."