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Southern California-based Mike Thompson RV’s 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held July 18 at the Coyote Hills Golf Course, raised $80,965 to benefit local charities including the Resource for Education, Advocacy, Communication, and Housing (REACH). According to a press release, through various events the dealership has now raised over $300,000 for charity. David Revere, inventory and […]

July RV shipments to retailers totaled 28,350 units, 4.6% ahead of the same month last year according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) survey of manufacturers. The monthly total dropped from the previous month’s tally as all vehicle categories reported fewer shipments than in June. However, a slowing in July shipments is not historically […]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) said wholesale shipments of traditional powerboats for its control group of manufacturers were up 3.4% through June, according to a Soundings Trade Only report. The NMMA said corresponding dollars were up 9.1% for the control group, which it said represents 69% of the market. The trade group also said U.S. […]

Spartan’s new Advanced Protection System integrates collision mitigation, electronic stability control, adaptive cruise control and an integrated tow-vehicle airbrake system to Spartan’s stability and defensive driving technologies. The new package will be available beginning with the 2017 Entegra Cornerstone. To view the video click here or scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home […]

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 […]

Eleven education workshops and 27 Vendor Training Plus sessions are slated for the 2016 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo set to run Nov. 7-11 at Bally’s in Las Vegas. Convention registration is available for Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) members at the discounted advanced registration rate through Aug. 31. The theme of the convention/expo is Gear Up for […]

The first set of Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) temporary housing units are expected to arrive in south Louisiana today (Aug. 26). KSAL-TV reported that so far, 56 people have been approved to get one of the manufactured housing units or MHUs as they are called. “We have 100,000 registered for FEMA. 56 people vetted […]

The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.1% pace this spring as businesses sharply reduced their stockpiles of goods and spent less on new buildings and equipment. Yet, according to an Associated Press report, most analysts forecast much faster growth in the summer and fall, fueled by healthy consumer spending. Friday’s estimate is slightly below the […]

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski traveled to Elkhart, Ind., on Thursday (Aug. 25) to hear from leaders in the local recreational vehicle and boating sectors during a roundtable discussion hosted by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). According to a report by the Elkhart Truth, almost unanimously, the contingent voiced a […]

Horizon Global, a Trimas Corp. spinoff producing branded towing and trailering equipment, announced Thursday (Aug. 25)  that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Europe-based Westfalia-Automotive and Terwa, collectively referred to as the Westfalia Group. According to a news release, Horizon will acquire the Terwa and Siarr towing equipment brands from an investor consortium led by DPE […]