RV Business

Year-over-year motorhome registrations soared 41.6% in October while sales for the 10 months increased 34.6%, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Thor Industries Inc. held the No. 1 spot in year-to-date motorhome registrations with a 23.7% market share followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (19%), Forest River Inc. (13.7%) and Forest River’s Coachmen RV [...]

Howe, Ind.-based high-end fifth-wheel manufacturer DRV Luxury Suites reported a strong showing at last week’s National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. “Coming into the show we didn’t really know what to expect due to our current dealer base stepping up so strong during the Open House this past September,” said Sales Manager Kyle Miller. [...]

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) was awarded the prestigious RVBusiness 2014 RV of the Year award for its Recreational Utility Vehicles (RUV), the Axis and Vegas. According to a press release, the consumer-centric design of the compact 25-foot coaches has created a new segment of compact, stylish and user-friendly motorhomes. “Dealers are looking to Thor Motor [...]

Canadian RV rental firm CanaDream Corp. recorded marginal gains in earning and sales during its fiscal six-month period, ended Oct. 31. Net income totaled $4.9 million, representing a 4% increase from the year prior, while diluted earnings per share rose 8% to 26 cents. Total revenue increased 5% to $954,000 from a year ago. Fleet [...]

Following up on record sales during September’s Elkhart County RV Open House in northern Indiana, Howe, Ind.-based Cruiser RV LLC reported strong dealer response to product during last week’s Louisville Show. “Traffic was a little lighter this year, but those in attendance seemed more serious about doing business,” said said Cruiser RV President Jeff Fought. [...]

Goshen, Ind.-based towable builder Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc. has named Mike Scheetz product manager for its Dutchmen travel trailer division, according to a press release. In his new position, Scheetz is responsible for Dutchmen product development, expanding market penetration and dealer relationships throughout the United States and Canada. “We’re looking forward to Mike’s involvement in Dutchmen’s [...]

RVBUSINESS.com presents the second of two slideshows from last week’s Louisville Show highlighting the array of product exhibited at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The slideshow is located in the upper right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. (Images provided by Spence Photography).

RVT.com announced that Jerry Roach, sales manager at McDowell RV, North Branch, Mich., is the winner of its Louisville 2013 Grand Prize – a $10,000 “fully equipped” digital advertising package. According to a press release, McDowell RV carries approximately 150 units in inventory and will receive a digital ad package containing: unlimited dealer classified ad [...]

Global Caravan Technologies Inc. (GCT), Speedway, Ind., announced today (Dec. 11) the release of artist’s concepts for the CR-Series and upcoming launch of the CR-1 Carbon. According to a press release, the CR-1 Carbon RV is the world’s first RV to feature extensive carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) technology , and is designed with global collaborations. The artist’s renderings [...]

To help the organization navigate marketing programs for drive travelers, Visit California co-sponsored a research study with the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board and other prominent travel companies. Conducted by PhocusWright, one of the leading vendors of tourism research, the study was designed to yield information about each stage of the travel journey, from [...]