RV Business

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 [...]

The National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) has promoted Jennifer Schwartz to the newly created position of vice president of marketing. “Jennifer is a tremendous asset to our team and this promotion will put her in a better position to continue to develop partner relationships that can deliver valuable money-saving programs that private [...]

Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp. has been awarded the Quality Circle DSI Award by the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA). According to a press release, Newmar be presented the award on Dec. 2 during the RVDA Dealer Reception at the Crowne Plaza Hotel just prior to the opening of the National RV Trade Show in Louisville, [...]

TriMas Corp., parent to Cequent Performance Products, said its third-quarter earnings jumped more than 50% as it benefited from acquisitions and lower interest expenses. The company reported that it has been working to make its manufacturing operations more efficient, while at the same time absorbing several small acquisitions. It announced another acquisition on Monday, paying [...]

RV wholesale shipments to retailers remained strong in September, rising 18.6% above this same month last year to 22,498 units in the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) monthly survey of manufacturers. This was the best September total for RV shipments in six years, with solid growth in towables as well as motorhomes. On a seasonally [...]

The carbon-monoxide poisoning death of a Tennessee man at the Talladega Superspeedway over the weekend of Oct. 19 prompted Birmingham, Ala., Fire and Rescue officials to issue RV safety tips for Saturday’s Magic City Classic featuring Alabama A&M against Alabama State University. “We know that many fans will be attending the football game, indulging in the [...]