RV Business

Editor’s Note: Robert W. Baird & Co. recently partnered with the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) to contact 112 RV dealers regarding demand and sentiment during the fourth quarter. The following is a summary of the results. RV momentum slows. Baird contacted 112 RV dealers in partnership with RVDA to assess recent trends. It’s the [...]

RV industry veteran Matt Christensen has joined Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc. as regional sales manager for the company’s Dutchmen product line. According to a press release, Christensen is responsible for working with RV dealers in the Western United States and Canada to market Dutchmen travel trailers. His territory includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, [...]

Magellan announced the launch of its new 7-inch RV GPS, the Magellan RoadMate RV9490T-LMB, that offers real-time cloud-connected information to RVers. According to a press release, the model provides Magellan’s safety, convenience and trip-planning features as well as additional RV-friendly functions. “Magellan’s ongoing innovation reflects our commitment to the RV community, who want more on-the-road [...]

Chrysler Group is scheduled to start building its first salable 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel pickups this month, several months later than originally expected. Automotive News reported that the automaker plans to begin producing about 1,000 pre-spec versions — or units not based on dealer orders — powered by the 3.0-liter diesels sourced from Fiat-owned VM [...]

Today’s video comes courtesy of Bristol, Ind.-based Augusta RV offering an in-depth look at the builder’s high-end Luxe fifth-wheel. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

At least 1,300 motorhomes are expected to roll into the Riverside, Calif., County Fairgrounds in Indio for the 26th annual Western Motor Home Association Rally. According to a report by the Desert Sun, Palm Springs, the Western Motor Home Association is part of Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), an international organization for motorhome owners based [...]

As “Rollin’ On TV” (ROTV) begins its fourth year of production, the Mattapoisett, Mass.-based company announced a new airing agreement with COX Sports Television for 2014 that will increase its coverage to an additional nine states. According to a press release, for the past three years ROTV has been part of the COX Sports Outdoor [...]

The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) will host the 29th Annual 2014 Florida RV SuperShow Jan. 15-19.  According to a press release, the RV SuperShow will again be held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. FRVTA reported that the 2014 SuperShow will have representation from every major RV manufacturer as well as hundreds of accessory booths [...]

Pender, Neb.-based Blue Ox announced the newest innovation to its SwayPro weight-distributing hitch. According to a press release, the BXW4019 Signature Series Rotating Latch is a new bolt-on latch designed to accommodate frames from 3 inches to 6 inches tall. The Signature Series Latch can be bolted directly to or around the trailer frame. The [...]

English-based RV maker Bailey of Bristol marked a special 65th anniversary, as the company recorded its most profitable year in 2013. Primary reasons for the production growth are their emergence in new markets, such as the introduction of coach-built motorhomes as well as the increased export of towable RVs to Australia and New Zealand. Both of [...]