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Editor’s Note: The following is a list of recent RV-related recalls compiled by the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA). Forest River Inc. is recalling six 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 pounds, when the axles actually […]

Patrick Industries Inc. will release first quarter financial results before the market opens on April 27.     The Elkhart, Ind.-based supplier will also host a conference call at 10 a.m. (EDT) to discuss results and other business matters. Participants on the call will be CEO Todd Cleveland, President Andy Nemeth and CFO Josh Boone.  On Feb. 16, […]

Region One of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA)  returns for its 22nd annual recreational vehicle show at the Lee County Sports Complex/Hammond Stadium in south Fort Myers April 21-23. According to a press release, the event features eight dealers from throughout Florida’s Gulf Coast and a variety of RV suppliers providing information on where […]

The Priority RV Network Annual Meeting was held Tuesday and Wednesday (April 11 and 12) at the M Resort Spa & Casino in Las Vegas. (To view a slideshow scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page). One of two independent U.S. RV dealer groups, Priority is a 19-year-old, member-owned collective comprised of […]

Table reservations for the 5th Annual RV Industry Power Breakfast have sold out four weeks prior to the annual event slated for 6:45 a.m. (with the program kicking off at 7:15 a.m.) on Thursday, May 11, at the Northern Indiana Event Center & RV/MH Hall of Fame on the northeast side of Elkhart, Ind. However, a […]

Year-over-year Canadian towable sales fell 8.1% in February while showing a 5.6% decline for the first two months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector decreased 5.3% in February and 4.7% year-to-date. • Canadian fifth-wheel sales retreated 15.3% for the month and 6.7% through February. […]

Editor’s Note: The following column by Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) Chairman Darrell Friesen, appearing in the April issue of RV Executive Today, tout the importance of state dealer associations. I recently got back from the California RV Dealers Association (CalRVDA) convention and was excited to see dealers attending for education and learning about local […]

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) has been selected as the 2016 Business of the Year by Goodwill Industries of Michiana. According to a release, the Business of the Year award recognizes one business that reflects the ideals of Goodwill Industries of Michiana through a commitment to empowering families in the greater Michiana community by providing jobs […]

Sedans, hatchbacks, coupes and sports cars are in the noticeable minority at the 2017 New York International Auto Show, where the industry’s primary focus is on utility vehicles, both classic SUVs, such as the big Lincoln Navigator, as well as car-based crossover-utility vehicles like the Subaru Crosstrek and Alfa Romeo Stelvio. As reported by NBC […]

Sumner, Wash.-based Torklift International announced that its StableLoad fitments line for 2017 trucks is now available now. Fitments of the 2017 trucks include: all Ford F150 trucks, Ford F250 regular cab, super cab, extended cab and super cab trucks; Ford F350 regular cab, super crew and super cab extended; and Ford F450 regular cab, super […]