RV Business

The federal government shutdown kept some would-be car shoppers away from dealerships in the first half of October, but forecasters still expect U.S. auto sales to rise at least 12% this month. Automotive News reported that the debt ceiling battle in Congress dinged consumer confidence and added to concerns lingering from September, when the industry [...]

Winkler, Manitoba-based Triple E RV announced the launch of a 23-foot Free Spirit TE luxury touring coach in its Leisure Travel Vans lineup. Built for convenience and flexibility, the Free Spirit TE features dual sliding doors, room for seven and two fuel-efficient powertrain options, according to a press release. Exclusive to Leisure Travel Vans, the [...]

Cummins Inc.’s third-quarter earnings edged up 0.9% as the supplier of engines for heavy-duty trucks reported weaker revenue growth than expected and cut its full-year sales outlook. The Wall Street Journal reported that Cummins, the world’s largest engine manufacturer based on sales, now expects revenue to decline 3% from 2012. It previously expected 2013 revenue to [...]

Most people come to Salem, Mass., in October for the Halloween festivities. But for John Ellis and Laura Preston, National Geographic’s ”Travelers of the Year,” Salem was a place to rest. The Boston Globe reported that after days on the road, the couple arrived in Salem on Oct. 20, parking their Airstream travel trailer at Winter [...]

Editor’s Note: To watch an accompanying video from WNDU click here. The RV industry is seeing a rise in shipments yet again and businesses in Indiana’s Elkhart County – and their thousands of employees – aren’t minding one bit. WNDU, South Bend, reported that according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), wholesale shipments to [...]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) is inviting retailers to “extend the value of this year’s convention” with workshop CDs and CD-ROMs. According to a press release, the offerings include the most popular sessions and speakers, including the general session panel discussion, “Managing Inventory with Logic, Not Emotion,” plus seminars on benchmarking, increasing F&I revenue, [...]

California-based Giant RV announced the unveiling of the new Weekend Warrior toy hauler during the recently completed California RV Show. According to a press release, it marked the first time the public had seen the legendary brand since 2009. Giant RV reported that response was “incredible,” as customers were glad to meet the new owners [...]

Spartan Motors Inc., parent to industry supplier Spartan Chassis Inc., reported an 11.7% increase in revenue during its third quarter, ended Sept. 30. Sales during the period totaled $126.1 million compared to $112.9 million a year ago. After an income tax provision of $1.3 million to adjust income tax expense for 2013 to a projected 20% rate [...]

Staff from Oklahoma-based RV General Store Inc., which handles Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc.’s line of Voltage toy haulers, recently met two stars from the popular A&E TV series, Duck Dynasty, at a Sooners football game. According to a press release, the reality TV show is based on the Robertson family, owners of Duck Commander, a Monroe, [...]

Ontario, Calif.-based Lava Electronics Inc. has introduced the RVDH-2000 Omnipro RV antenna, offering “omni directional reception” that retains a strong signal at speeds up to 80 mph, according to the company. The antenna supports AM/FM/VHF/UHF frequencies and features a durable waterproof housing made of UV resistant, injection molded ASA material. The company said its SMD [...]