RV Business

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 [...]

Camping World Inc. and Good Sam Enterprises LLC today (Oct. 21) announced their 2014 forecast for expansion and future development to meet customer needs for product and service in new markets. According to a press release, the new markets will raise the total number of supercenters to just shy of 120 nationwide. Additionally, the company [...]

Year-over-year Canadian retail sales of towable RVs were flat in August, up 1.7%, while registrations for the first eight months rose 3.3%. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector grew 6.3% in August and 6.9 % for the eight months. • Fifth-wheel [...]