RV Business

Nexus RV LLC, a factory-direct manufacturer of Class C motorhomes, Class B-plus motorhomes and Super C motorhomes, has announced the placement of a factory-direct dealership in Clearwater, Fla. “Florida is such an important market for all RV manufacturers and that is certainly the case for Nexus RV,” said Vice President and co-founder Dave Middleton in [...]

Go RVing will have an interactive exhibit featuring Airstream and Livin’ Lite travel trailers at the Country Living Fair taking place in Atlanta’s Stone Mountain Park Oct. 25-27. According to a press release, this will be the third Country Living Fair where Go RVing has had a display that offers attendees the unique opportunity to [...]

Despite the stereotype of RVs as gas-guzzling, carbon-spewing behemoths, RVing is actually an environmentally friendly way to travel. RV trips require drastically less fuel than air travel, and RV parks use far fewer resources than hotels or resorts. Some RV parks have upped the green ante by adopting earth-friendly practices ranging from recycling policies to [...]

Lippert Components Inc.  announced the completion of a new manufacturing line for its 10,000- and 12,000-pound capacity spring axles, adding to its existing line of 2,000- through 8,000-pound capacity spring and torsion axles. According to a press release, LCI’s new spring axles are designed for heavy-duty performance applications such as cargo and utility trailers; horse [...]

Today’s video offers a look at an Oct. 17 ribbon-cutting event announcing the opening of the Elkhart, Ind. corporate office for CWRV Transport LLC, a newly launched RV transport company owned by Camping World Inc. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

AmeriGO RV Club, poised to be ”the ultimate RV club and online community dedicated to RV enthusiasts,” today (Oct. 22) unveiled the company’s exclusive coast-to-coast Certified RV Dealership Program. According to a press release, AmeriGO’s new RV Dealership Program is being strategically developed to “deliver a powerful brand” backed by specialized marketing initiatives, advanced proprietary online [...]

Michigan residents who trade in their vehicle for a new one will get a tax break under a deal struck between lawmakers and Gov. Rick Snyder. According to an Associated Press report, the Senate on Tuesday (Oct. 22) voted unanimously to phase out a requirement that buyers pay sales tax on the full price of [...]

Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. (ELS), a real estate investment trust (REIT) based in Chicago, reported a decrease in Funds From operations (FFO) for its third quarter, ended Sept. 30. Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. reported that third-quarter funds from operations, or FFO, decreased to $20.4 million, or 22 cents per share, from $53.2 million, or 58 cents [...]

The Airxcel Inc.’s RV Group announced that Steve Smith will join the company as a regional sales manager, responsible for representing the full line of Airxcel RV products to OEM customers in Elkhart, Ind. According to a press release, Smith brings over 22 years of experience in the industry and has developed excellent business relationships [...]

Jayco Inc. has been awarded the prestigious Quality Circle DSI Award for the seventh consecutive year by the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA). According to a press release, the awards were received for several of the company’s towable and motorized brands, including Eagle Premier, Eagle HT, Jay Feather, Jay Flight, Jay Flight Swift, Jay Flight [...]