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When thinking of American heritage brands that capture the rugged, wanderlust-embracing spirit of the National Park Service (NPS), Airstream Inc. and Pendleton Woolen Mills immediately come to mind. And why wouldn’t they? Mother Nature Network reported that the manufacturer of bullet-shaped retro-futuristic aluminum travel trailers that look particularly striking when set against wide-open spaces, has been a […]

CDK Global Recreation, provider of the LightspeedEVO dealer management solution, announced integrated parts ordering with NTP-STAG, the Salt Lake City company reported in a press release. In 2015, integration was created with the NTP-STAG warehouses to view parts availability from inside Lightspeed. In addition to viewing parts availability, dealers can now order the parts through […]

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome registrations tumbled 33.7% in November and 28.8% for the first 11 months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Forest River Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader year-to-date, capturing a 25.7% market share, with Thor Industries Inc. holding a 25.2% share and Winnebago Industries Inc. 19.1%. Class A registrations declined 30.4% for the month and 19.3% […]

Aaron Carpenter has joined Dicor Corp. affiliate Vixen Composites as director of market development for composite panels. Carpenter will lead Vixen sales and market development efforts by seeking new opportunities outside the RV market in architectural, construction, transportation, marine, military and other industries. He will also assist Vixen in establishing internal and external standardized operational […]

Major savings is the focus at the 33rd annual Tacoma RV Show as Northwest RV dealers showcase the latest and most fuel-efficient motorhomes, fifth-wheels, toy haulers and travel trailers, the Suburban Times reported. Presented by Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU), the four-day event runs today (Jan. 21) through Sunday at the Tacoma Dome. Parking is […]

The North Carolina RV Dealers Association (NCRVDA) is hosting their Annual RV Show this weekend in Charlotte, N.C., Friday (Jan. 22) through Sunday, according to a press release. It’s being held at The Park Expo & Conference Center. The show will feature 10 RV dealers who will be showcasing more than 160 different types and brands of […]

The Annual OC 405 RV Show is all new for 2016 and runs now through Sunday (Jan. 24), according to a press release. The largest RV show in Orange County, Calif., offers the best of the nation’s top brands, according to sponsor Mike Thompson’s RV, which has five locations and has been around since 1972. This show is free […]

Paul Harter, president and CEO of Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, was elected chairman of the Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership (NoCO Partnership). According to a press release, the regional volunteer association consists of manufacturers, educational institutions, economic and workforce development groups, and partner organizations. It connects public and private enterprises to achieve shared goals and further community […]

Led by another strong performance in the travel trailer sector, year-over-year towable retail registrations grew 17% in November and 16.6% for the first 11 months of 2015, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Results by category showed: Sales for the high-volume travel trailer segment increased 21.5% for the month and 20.3% year-to-date. Fifth-wheel registrations […]

The RV Aftermarket Association (RVAA) will host a dealer training webinar Feb. 9 at noon CST to examine the growth in RV solar panel systems. Sean O’Connor, sales channel manager of Go Power By Carmanah, will be discussing the advantages of solar power and how products can add to a dealer’s bottom line. “Sales of RV solar power […]