RV Business

Wolfpack Chassis, a manufacturer and developer of chassis and chassis related components for the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing, and specialty chassis markets, announced the completion of a $625,000 round of financing with participation by Elevate Ventures. According to a press release, the company has now raised over $1.4 million in capital since its inception, roughly [...]

What destination attracts more than 1 million recreation vehicle owners to the desert like lemmings to the sea? Quartzsite, Ariz. Farm Forum reported that they go for the endless flea markets, gem and crafts fairs, the Big Tent RV show, mild temperatures, dazzling mountain vistas, and cheap rent. Over the past four decades, Quartzsite — [...]

Ken and Ellie Hamill, co-authors of the “Big Rigs Best Bets Campground Directory,” have released the 14th edition of the spiral bound book along with an online version. According to a press release, the Hamills personally reviewed all of the parks and have listed specific site numbers they deem appropriate for their readers. “There is [...]

Skyline Corp., a manufactured housing and towable RV manufacturer headquartered in Elkhart, Ind., announced that veteran RV executive Don Emahiser has been hired to lead the company’s RV business group. According to a press release, Emahiser will serve as president of the RV division and report to Skyline’s president and CEO. Emahiser will focus on [...]

Thor Motor Coach’s will have an array of product on display as part of the Florida RV Trade Association’s (FRVTA) 29th Annual 2014 Florida RV SuperShow, Jan. 15-19 in Tampa. According to a press release, the company’s Axis and Vegas recreational utility vehicles (RUV) have made an impact at retail, offering a motorhome that is compact [...]

Winnebago Industries Inc. was named to the “Mid-Market Elite” list by Chief Executive Magazine. According to a press release, Winnebago is featured in the “Mid-Market Elite” list that appeared in the January/February 2014 issue of Chief Executive Magazine. The listing was conducted in partnership with the National Center for the Middle Market at the Fisher [...]

Holidaymakers who like the idea of exploring the great outdoors but shudder at the thought of a freezing, insect-infested tent may be interested in hiring a palatial motorhome - as long as they have around $13,000 a night to spare. The U.K.-based Daily Mail reported that the glittering tour bus, once used by F1 stars Jenson Button [...]

Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago Industries Inc. announced the appointment of Randy Tegland to the position of assembly manager for its Lake Mills Assembly Facility (LMAF). According to a press release, Tegland is responsible for managing and directing production within LMAF, including the assembly of the new Winnebago Touring Coach Travato, as well as the assembly [...]

Ice, snow and freezing temperatures make it hard to get in the mood for RV traveling, so the Midwest Gateway RV Dealers Association is here to help. According to a report in the News-Democrat, the association will sponsor the 37th running of the St. Louis RV Vacation and Travel Show this weekend at America’s Center [...]

Skyline Corp., a manufactured housing and towable RV manufacturer headquartered in Elkhart, Ind., announced that veteran RV Don Emahiser has been hired to lead the company’s RV business group. According to a press release, Emahiser will serve as president of the RV division and report to Skyline’s president and CEO. Emahiser will focus on product [...]