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ESCAPE Homes, a builder of handcrafted tiny portable homes, has introduced the ESCAPE Vista Sport and ESCAPE Vintage XL. According to a press release, ESCAPE Vista Sport  is a 110-square-foot tiny home that incorporates a queen-size bed, bathroom, multipurpose work/dining bar, optional hidden sink/stove and lots of windows. The portable home is slightly larger and […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a final rule amending federal tire safety standards to make it clear that specialty trailer (ST) tires are allowed on new trailers with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less. Also, according to a Tire Business Report, trailers installed with ST tires are exempt […]

The RV Dealers International Convention and Expo held its general session Wednesday (Nov. 9) at Bally’s in Las Vegas, marked by a review of the past year by the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) along with the election of new officers and recognition of individual dealers with special awards. The day capped off with the presentation of […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. today (Nov. 10) announced it has hired Jeff Kubacki to the position of vice president – information technology, chief information officer, effective Nov. 14. According to a statement, Kubacki will report to president and CEO Michael Happe and will be responsible for overseeing the company’s information technology infrastructure and articulating a clear future […]

Cavco Industries Inc., a builder of park models and manufactured housing, announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended Oct. 1, 2016. Net revenue for the second quarter totaled $188.3 million, down 1.9% from $192 million a year ago. The decrease is mainly from a decline in quarterly home sales of approximately 1%. Net revenue […]

A Winamac, Ind., 3-year-old will now have a place to enjoy camping with his family when he received his wish to have a travel trailer granted by Keystone RV Co. and Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana on Nov. 4. (To view a video scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page). According to a press […]

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV” show features an interview with Jim Hammill, president of Erwin Hymer Group North America, and takes a look at the new Hymer and Roadtrek product offerings for 2017. Also, Jeff Johnston offers his take on the new generation of RVs. To view the video click here or scroll to the right […]

Thetford and Norcold are offering a chance to win “The Daytona 500 Experience” at the RVIA National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 28–Dec. 1. According to a press release, the Daytona 500 Experience includes airfare, deluxe three-day/two-night accommodations at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary Hotel, “tower” tickets to Sunday’s race and a three-day […]

RVT.com, a leading Internet classifieds ad site for new and used RVs, has introduced two new advertising products for RV dealers – native super leaderboard online display ads as well as remarketing ads on Facebook. According to a press release, RVT.com’s native Super Leaderboard online display ads are completely new to the RV industry. These large banner […]

Donald Trump’s win over Hillary Clinton will have implications for the automotive industry and for consumers, according to an Automotive News report. NAFTA renegotiations, a tariff on vehicles from Mexico and a pullback on fuel economy and emissions standards are a few of Trump’s talking points that could affect the industry greatly. Here’s how some […]