RV Business

Thor Industries Inc. announced that its board approved the payment of a regular quarterly dividend of 23 cents per share during a Dec. 10 meeting. The regular dividend is payable on Jan. 14, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Dec. 27, 2013. Thor is the sole owner of operating subsidiaries that, [...]

Winnebago Industries Inc. will issue financials for its fiscal 2014 first quarter, ended Nov. 30, on Dec. 19. The report will be available no earlier than 6 a.m. CST in the “Investor Relations” section of the company’s website at www.winnebagoind.com/investor.html . Winnebago will also host a conference call on Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. CST to discuss the [...]

This week’s segment of “RV Capital Talk” features an interview with Dometic’s Dave Schutz, vice president of sales and marketing, RV division, during last week’s Louisville Show offering a rundown of product displayed during the event. To view the video scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) will hold its “Passport to Perry” event March 17-20, 2014, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, located just off Interstate 75 in Perry, Ga. According to a press release, the popular, RV-friendly venue will play host to an expansive list of activities for motorhome owners, including RV seminars, [...]

Progress Manufacturing Inc. announced that the Equal-i-zer Hitch was named by Trailer Life Magazine as the Gold Winner in its Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year, according to a press release. Sue Seidlitz of Trailer Life said there were 15,000 voters weighing-in on all things related to trailers, campgrounds, hitches and trailer accessories. Trailer Life launched the Readers’ [...]

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 [...]

Tim Solso, former CEO of engine maker Cummins Inc., who will become nonexecutive chairman of General Motors in January. Automotive News reported that in his 12 years as CEO and chairman of Columbus, Ind.-based Cummins, Solso doubled sales, regained the company’s investment-grade credit rating and reduced its debt. He promoted more widespread adoption of clean-diesel engines [...]

Bristol, Ind.-based LOOK Trailers announced the recent launch of newly developed websites for all its cargo trailer brands that include LOOK, Pace American, Cargo Express and Everlite, According to a press release, the new websites feature a simple, clean template and user-friendly navigation. Designed with the retail customer in mind, the websites offer visitors several [...]

Winnebago Industries Inc. will issue financials for its fiscal 2014 first quarter, ended Nov. 30, on Dec. 19. The report will be available no earlier than 6 a.m. CST in the “Investor Relations” section of the company’s website at www.winnebagoind.com/investor.html . Winnebago will also host a conference call on Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. CST to discuss the [...]

When General Motors launched its new 2014 Chevy Silverado pickup — and its near-twin, the GMC Sierra — it was hoping to reach parity with industry leader Ford Motor Co. According to a Motley Fool report, Ford’s F-Series trucks have been the best selling nameplate in the U.S. for decades, but combined, the Silverado and [...]