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Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp. hosted an elite group of suppliers for a sit-down chicken dinner at its Annual Vendor Appreciation Dinner on Oct. 22 at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury. According to a press release, approximately 140 people attended the event. Select vendors were honored in various categories for outstanding performance in supplying Newmar with [...]

On this week’s show “Rollin’ On TV” heads to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and visit Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd., the maker of Pleasure-Way Class B and B-plus style Class C motorhomes. The crew meets with Dean Rumpel, president and CEO of the family run company, and learns about Pleasure-Way’s history and product lines. During the visit, ROTV also [...]

Ford Motor Co. has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over claims that it sold defective diesel engines in its 2003-07 Super Duty pickups and E-series vans. Automotive News reported that the now discontinued diesel 6-liter V-8, manufactured by Ford’s former diesel engine supplier, Navistar International, had myriad problems with the fuel system, turbochargers and [...]

The vision of a new, $14 million advanced manufacturing training center for Indiana’s Elkhart County came a step closer to reality Thursday (Oct. 24) afternoon following a meeting of the Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission. The Goshen News reported that during Thursday’s meeting, commission members voted in favor of providing $500,000 toward infrastructure improvements for the [...]

Today’s “RV Capital Talk” features an interview with veteran race car driver Robby Gordon who recently picked up the first Momentum toy hauler from Grand Design RV Co. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp. hosted an elite group of suppliers for a sit-down chicken dinner at its Annual Vendor Appreciation Dinner on Oct. 22 at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury. According to a press release, approximately 140 people attended the event. Select vendors were honored in various categories for outstanding performance in supplying Newmar with [...]

Burlington, Iowa-based Winegard Co. has collaborated with DISH to develop and introduce the Pathway X2 Portable Satellite TV antenna exclusively for receiving DISH program content. According to a press release, the Pathway X2 delivers a true HDTV viewing experience for mobile or outdoor activities such as RVing, tailgating and camping. The new Pathway Antenna is [...]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) four technical subcommittees – Heating, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire & Life Safety – met the week of Oct. 7 in Fort Myers, Fla., to review and discuss RV-related standards issues. According to a press release, the subcommittees took action on all proposed 1192 Handbook Revisions based on the upcoming [...]

Editor’s Note: The following is a column by Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association Chairman Jeff Hirsch that appeared in the latest issue of RV Executive Today looking at the changing dynamics in the RV retail arena.  This is turning out to be a great year. Surveys point to both higher sales and better profit margins. However, [...]

Winnebago Industries Inc. announced the promotion of Denise Yeager to the position of consumer engagement manager, according to a press release. In her new position, Yeager is responsible for the company’s WIT Club and brand licensing initiatives, including WIT Club tours and the visitors center. “WIT Club, our owner’s group exclusive to Winnebago Industries’ product [...]