RVBusiness

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) has published the 2015 Survey of Lenders’ Experiences, a publication detailing the results of the association’s annual nationwide survey of financial institutions concerning their RV lending portfolios. As reported by RVIA Today Express, the report provides an in-depth look at key data from both the wholesale and retail indirect […]

NetSource Media announced the launch of a mobile-responsive website for Driftwood RV Center in Clermont, N.J. According to a press release, NetSource Media began designing the new website in May using its SiteSource 3.0 content management system. The new website showcases Driftwood RV’s inventory of new and used travel trailers, fifth-wheels, popups and park models. The […]

Hyndsight Vision Systems has recently become an online and retail vendor partner with Lazydays RV, according to a company announcement today (Aug. 4). Hyndsight’s versatile new portable, rear view wire-free vision system will be featured in the company’s e-commerce store (accessories.lazydays.com) and in the dealerships stores in Seffner, Fla., Tucson, Ariz., and Aurora, Johnstown and Longmont, […]

After boasting of record profits earlier in the year, Ford Motor Co. last week dropped a profit warning as jarring as concrete blocks hitting the bed of an aluminum pickup. As reported by Automotive News, executives said the automaker is spending more than anticipated on incentives as U.S. vehicle demand softens, generating less revenue than […]

El Nino didn’t deliver nearly as much precipitation as forecaster’s had predicted, but it provided enough to significantly increase business levels at campgrounds near California’s lakes and streams this summer. “Campground operators in the Sierra and elsewhere are telling us their business levels are up substantially compared to last year at this time,” said Debbie […]

As introduced at the RV/MH Hall of Fame induction dinner Aug. 1, the 40-acre facility in Elkhart, Ind., is set to undergo an expansion to its east side. This computer animated video, created by project designers Jones Petrie Rafinski Corp., depicts the proposed expansion that would include a campground rally site for several hundred units, a […]

Pending Kenosha County approval, Burlington, Wis.-based New Generation RV could be on the move, after the Wheatland Town Board voted 3-0 in favor of the conditional use permit at a meeting on July 25. Your Kenosha County reported that town approval came after the plan commission passed the conditional use permit by a 5-3 margin […]

Spartan Motors Inc. today reported (Aug. 4) reported that net income grew 272% to $4.4 million, or 13 cents per share, compared to a $1.2 million, or $3 cents per share in the second quarter of 2015. Sales during the period increased 12.2% to $162.5 million from $144.8 million a year ago while gross margin […]

Drew Industries Inc., parent to Lippert Components Inc., today (Aug. 4) reported consolidated net sales in the second quarter, ended June 30, increased to $441 million, 22% higher than the 2015 second quarter. Net income was $37.6 million, or $1.51 per diluted share, for the second quarter compared to net income of $20.9 million, or 85 […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently moved to reduce exposure to formaldehyde vapors from certain wood products produced domestically or imported into the United States. According to a press release, the agency worked with the California Air Resources Board to help ensure the final national rule is consistent with California requirements for composite wood products. Although it […]