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Elkhart and Goshen are ranked as the top job creators in Indiana and near tops in the nation, according to a new study. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, a financial news and opinion publication, 24/7 Wall St., has ranked the Elkhart-Goshen Metropolitan Statistical Area 10th in the nation on its list of “American Cities Adding the […]

According to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), 8.9 million households own a recreational vehicle compared to 7.9 million back in 2005, reflecting the fact that more people are learning that owning an RV is cost efficient and a fun way to spend time outdoors. (To view a video scroll down the right side of […]

Now in its seventh edition, LaSalle Bristol’s Cardboard Boat Race ­has evolved into a sizable community event, as around 600-800 spectators lined the viewing area on Friday (Aug. 29) at the company’s Elkhart, Ind., headquarters to root for 30 race participants vying for bragging rights to claim this year’s championship. While the competition level has […]

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 1,330 2013-2017 Dynamax and Coachmen Pursuit recreational vehicles and 2016-2017 Freelander and Orion recreational vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC continues to break new ground in the growing luxury fifth-wheel market with the introduction of the Big Country 3965DSS featuring the industry’s first six-slide model in the highly popular rear-den floorplan. The 3965DDS utilizes Heartland’s slide-in-a-slide technology in the upper bedroom while creating a spacious homelike environment with four […]

When Princecraft Boats Inc. used to send reps to Alberta, Canada, boat shows, people would roll up with a truck and fifth-wheel trailer just to measure their wares. “Price was not an issue,” says Jean-Philippe Martin-Dubois, director of marketing, research and development at the Princeville, Que.-based company, which builds aluminum fishing and pontoon boats. “They […]

Construction has begun on a $3.8 million Bent’s RV location on U.S. Highway 90 in Boutte, La., that will create an additional 35 permanent jobs. The St. Charles Herald Guide reported that Brian Bent, who co-owns the dealership with his brother, Greg, said the 22-acre site will include a 20,000 square-foot showroom that will be […]

Thor Industries Inc. today (Aug. 26) announced that Peter B. Orthwein, Thor executive chairman, President and CEO Bob Martin, and other members of the Thor management team will ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Monday at 4 p.m. EDT. According to a press release, the bell ringing is in celebration of the 30th […]

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen today (Aug. 26) said the case for another interest-rate hike is strengthening, sending a strong signal the U.S. central bank is preparing to increase rates as soon as next month. “In light of the continued solid performance of the labor market and our outlook for economic activity and inflation, I […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealer Association (RVDA) is seeking feedback for its annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI). Many manufacturers use DSI results to adjust policies and procedures that affect their dealers. RVDA stated in a release that “it’s extremely important for all retailers to participate in the survey and rate every brand/manufacturer whose products they carry.” […]