RV Business

Winnebagos crawled along the chalky-gray asphalt of a downtown RV park last week as another RV City was built. RV City, a temporary motorhome park managed by the city next to Gator Bowl Boulevard in Jacksonville, Fla., springs up every year for the Georgia-Florida game, according to a report by the Florida Times Union. This [...]

Topeka, Ind.-based towable manufacturer CrossRoads RV, a subsidiary of Thor Industries Inc., announced the hiring of Jim Lazzarino as product manager over the Redwood and Rushmore line of luxury fifth-wheels. According to a press release, Lazzarino will drive business strategy, positioning, new product development and dealer relationships throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lazzarino brings over [...]

Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV) announced today the formation of a new bus division with the appointment of Kent Tyler, former president of Collins Bus Corp., to the role of president and CEO for the new group. “With our recent investment of seven new bus brands, ASV is now one of the largest suppliers of buses [...]

Truma Corp., a leading European RV component supplier, will be showcasing product as part of the Dec. 3-5 National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. According to a press release, the company entered the North American market in August with the opening of an office in Elkhart, Ind. “With our office and warehouse in Elkhart, [...]

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 [...]