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Editor’s Note: The following article, authored by Jeff Kurowski, director of industry relations for the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA), appears in the June issue of RV Executive Today and recounts a spring survey by Robert W. Baird & Co. on RV sales. RV dealers reported solid growth in towable sales and more muted motorhome sales during […]

Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago Industries Inc. reported a 25.5% increase in net income for its fiscal third quarter boosted by strong performance in the company’s towable division coupled with a 20% cut in expenses. Revenues for the third quarter, ended May 28, were $272.1 million, an increase of 2.1%, compared to $266.5 million for the fiscal 2015 […]

Meyer Distributing Inc. announces the addition of a new cross-dock in Asheville, N.C. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Jasper, Ind., distribution hub which houses comprehensive inventories of automotive accessories and RV parts. “Our RV/towing sales have increased dramatically in the Carolinas and are really taking off as we get our first RV […]

Wolters Kluwer has added U.S. Bank to its AppOne Lender Network for recreational vehicle and marine dealers. According to a press release, AppOne aims to simplify the delivery and processing of loan applications and make it easier for its dealer partners to submit applications from prospective buyers. The AppOne Lender Network consists of lenders serving more than […]

To attract new visitors and save money, many state parks across the Great Lakes region are updating utilities and campsites and creating programming for less traditional visitors. The Great Lakes Echo reported that the growing popularity of recreational vehicles influenced some of the changes, said Heidi Hetzel-Evans, a communications manager for parks and recreation at […]

CDK Global announced an integration and reseller agreement with ARI Network Services, Inc. to begin providing dealers with websites and enhanced integrations with Design Management System (DMS) capabilities in the RV, powersports and marine markets. This new offering allows dealers to instantly post unit inventory as well as available parts and accessories to their website […]

WFCO Electronics announced the introduction of the WF-8700 series of power centers offering lower amperage to accommodate smaller RVs. Tom Ryan, WFCO vice president of sales and marketing, noted in a press release, “With outputs in the range of 12-, 25-, 35- and 40-amps, no other company can so effectively match the lower power needs of smaller RVs.” […]

Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc., a unit of Thor Industries Inc.’s Keystone RV Co. subsidiary, confirmed today (June 21) that the company will be expanding operations in Middlebury, Ind., with the purchase of a facility located near Dutchmen’s existing 92,000-square-foot plant on U.S. 20. Although Keystone’s management declined to elaborate, the newly acquired production facility, according to […]

America’s trend toward becoming more eco-friendly has trickled down to the RV industry, with an Elkhart, Ind., company offering a Certified Green label for environmentally friendly models.  The Elkhart Truth reported that TRA Certification Inc. developed the new “green” certification in response to recreational vehicle models manufactured by Hollywood Trucks LLC in California. But the list of RV […]

Liberty Coach’s partnership with Emerald Luxury Coaches, established in 2015, continues to grow. According to a release, Emerald Luxury Coaches is an independent venture by Outlaw Conversions CEO John Walker. “Emerald is unique in the Prevost space for a couple of reasons,” said Liberty Vice President  and Managing Partner Frank Konigseder Jr. “First, there’s the price. […]