RV Business

The RV Assistance Corporation (RVAC) has donated an additional $7,000 to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, bringing its total contribution to $38,000. According to a press release, RVAC is the for-profit subsidiary of the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association RVDA that develops member benefits for the association. “When our members use RVDA-endorsed business products and services, [...]

Appearing at the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) Outlook 2014 breakfast that serves as a kickoff to the National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., Sports Illustrated Senior Writer and NFL guru Peter King described some of his RVing experiences through the years. King told the audience of more than 1,000 that he’s wanted to do [...]

A confident Ford Motor Co. said today that it plans to add 5,000 U.S. jobs in 2014, open two plants in Asia Pacific and one in South America, and launch 23 vehicles globally. “Next year, we are embarking on our most ambitious global launch year ever to meet customer demand for our products around the [...]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) California RV Show was presented with the Orange County American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Top Third Party Event award during the group’s 2013 Volunteer & Sponsor Awards Celebration on Dec. 4, at the Yost Theater in downtown Santa Ana. According to a press release, RVIA was honored for helping to [...]

Riverside, Calif.-based Pacific Coachworks Inc. (PCW) announced that All Valley RV has added the builder’s new Rage’n metal toy hauler to its product offerings. Part of the Route 66 Dealer Network, All Valley RV also carries PCW’s Econ travel trailer. “We are thrilled that All Valley RV is taking on the Rage’n,” said Jeff Daily, [...]

Year-over-year Class B motorhome sales retreated 10.4% in October but gained 15% for the first 10 months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Through October, Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. was No. 1 in Class B sales, owning a 38.6% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. with a 22% share. Winnebago Industries Inc. [...]

Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago Industries Inc. announced several recent promotions, according to a press release. Promotions include: • Bob Bloomingdale has been promoted to project engineer with responsibilities of supervising the design of Class A gas motorhomes.  A 24-year veteran of Winnebago, Bloomingdale has previously worked in various engineering positions, including CAD/CAM systems analyst, test [...]

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV” segment offers an in-depth look at September’s Elkhart County RV Open House in northern Indiana and the array of product on display. Also, Jeff Johnston checks out the Ford F-150 and Jayco Jay Flight trailer. To view the video click here or scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home [...]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) honored RVBusiness Senior Editor Bob Ashley with the association’s Distinguished Achievement in RV Journalism Award at the “Outlook 2014: Everywhere” program that kicked off the National RV Trade Show on Dec. 3, in Louisville, Ky. According to a report in RVIA Today, Ashley has covered the RV industry for [...]

General Motors Co. completed the sale of its 8.5% stake in Ally Financial Inc. for about $900 million as the automaker moves to sever ties from its former financing arm. The sale will result in a gain of about $500 million in the fourth quarter, GM said today in a statement. The buyers weren’t named. Ally, [...]