RV Business

AmeriGO RV Club, soon to launch as the “ultimate RV club and online community dedicated to RV enthusiasts,” today (Nov. 7) announced the affiliation of Seffner, Fla.-based Lazydays RV. According to a press release, the iconic Lazydays brand has been named the newest “charter dealership” in AmeriGO RV Club’s coast-to-coast Certified Dealership Program. “We are extremely [...]

Marathon Coach Inc. announced the company has increased its new coach production rate and will hire more employees to facilitate the continued growth, according to a press release. In 2014, Marathon plans to build more than $10 million in additional new bus conversions and expects annual sales to exceed $45 million. The company, which currently [...]

Manufacturers are reporting record orders following the Motorhome and Caravan Show in England, with plans to take on more staff to cope with demand. The Hull Daily Mail reported that the show, which took place at the NEC in Birmingham, coincided with the launch of the forthcoming season’s new model range and allows buyers the [...]

Last week Australia’s Full Federal Court handed down a judgment negating a previous decision to ban Knott Investments Pty Ltd from using the Winnebago brand name. According to an analysis by the Association of Corporate Counsel, it will have significant implications for the way brand owners think about protecting their brands in Australia. “The decision [...]

The U.S. economy grew faster than expected over the summer, according to government data released Thursday morning, but analysts cautioned that the strong showing could be deceptive. As reported by the Washington Post, the Commerce Department reported the nation’s gross domestic product increased at a 2.8% annual rate during the third quarter. That is faster [...]

Alliance Coach RV Sales and Service, with locations in Wildwood, Fla., and Lake Park, Ga., announced that Jeff Dillard has been named director of sales. According to a press release, Dillard previously was general manager for the dealership’s Georgia site. Dillard brings over 20 years experience in RV sales, finance and sales management. “We welcome [...]

What started as a satellite facility with one employee less than a decade ago could have 65 workers in the next two years. The South Bend (Ind.) Tribune reported that Champagne Metals showed off its new 85,000-square-foot processing and distribution center in Middlebury on Wednesday. The aluminum service center buys aluminum from mills, cuts it [...]

Emporia, Kan.-based Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. earned the top innovation award at the 2013 Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) held this week in Las Vegas. According to a press release, preregistered buyers for this year’s showcase cast nearly 5,000 votes and recognized the Hopkins Towing Solutions – Smart Hitch Camera and Sensor System as the best [...]

Steve Anderson, president of Workamper News Inc., told an audience at a Workamper Rendezvous that living in a motorhome is a way to have a “phenomenal backyard.” “Thousands of folks are out there doing it,” he said at the rendezvous on Oct. 23 in Heber Springs, Ark. “It’s the only way to see America.” The River Vally [...]

Marathon Coach Inc. announced the company has increased its new coach production rate and will hire more employees to facilitate the continued growth, according to a press release. In 2014, Marathon plans to build more than $10 million in additional new bus conversions and expects annual sales to exceed $45 million. The company, which currently [...]