Black Book: April RV Values Rebound at Auction

The overall used RV market reversed course last month and recovered much of the ground it had lost the previous month. Black Book reported that April saw both motorized and towable units increase in value at auction, which is “what we had expected to see in March when instead we saw modest declines.” The number […]

Report: Indiana Approaching Peak Employment

Indiana is just 7,800 jobs shy of the state’s peak employment of 2,612,600 private sector jobs in March 2000, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics released by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. “With more than 112,000 jobs added since January 2013, Indiana continues to see positive growth in the private sector,” said […]

Shipments on the Rise as Demand Drives Sales

Consumer confidence continues to rise and with it another positive month for RV shipments. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, the most recent market update from the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) showed that the steady increase of RV shipments continued through April. (see related story). What’s continuing to drive totals up is simple, Kevin Broom, with […]

KOA Reporting Memorial Day Totals Exceed ’14

Despite cold and rainy conditions in the northwest and central plains, coupled with severe weather in Texas and Oklahoma, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) locations saw more campers this Memorial Day weekend than in 2014. The company reported in a press release that total Memorial Day weekend camper nights at the 485 KOA campgrounds in North […]

Veurinks’ RV Announces Find My RV Parts App

Veurinks’ RV Center has launched a “Find My RV Parts” app to help RV owners track down and buy replacement parts for their Holiday Rambler, Monaco, American Coach, Beaver, Safari and Fleetwood motorhomes, along with Roadmaster chassis and other brands. According to a press release, “Find My RV Parts” is  a factory replacement parts finder app for iOS and […]

Grand Design RV Co. Enhances Sales Structure

Grand Design RV Co. announced the promotion of Rob Groover and Peter Kinden to the position of product manager. According to a press release, Groover will be responsible for leading the strategic product development of Solitude fifth-wheels, while Kindren will oversee Reflection travel trailers and fifth-wheels. “Product design is the engine that drives a large part of what makes […]

Hybrid Platform Adapted for Ford Transit Vans

Posted: May 27, 2015 1:53 AM | Last Updated: May 27, 2015 1:53 AM XL Hybrids says its XL3 hybrid electric drive system has been adapted for the Ford Transit van, the first for this van in North America. It will allow fleets to increase fuel economy and boost low-end torque, while enhancing sustainability on […]

Field & Stream Backing ‘Great Outdoors Month’

Field and Stream stores in five states will host federal agency representatives during June – Great Outdoors Month – to help share information about the exciting opportunities across the nation in national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges and other public lands and waters managed by federal agencies. Operating from a special display area in […]

Industry Vet Jacobs Named as ARG’s President

Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV), a leading manufacturer of motor vehicles for commercial, fire, emergency and recreation markets, today announced that James P. Jacobs has been named president of Allied Recreation Group (ARG), effective June 1. He replaces John Draheim who retired April 15. According to a news release, Jacobs will lead ARG from the company’s facility […]