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Year-over-year Class B motorhome retail registrations gained 13% in October and 22.1% for the first 10 months of 2014, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. maintained its position as the top-selling manufacturer year-to-date with 34.9% of the Class B market, followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (25.9%) and Thor Industries Inc. (23.2%). To […]

Forest River Inc. has acquired the former Skyline RV facility in Hemet, Calif., according to a report by the Banning-Beaumont Patch. Forest River expects to begin producing recreational vehicle trailers in early 2015 at the new Hemet manufacturing plant. The facility, located on 18 acres, will serve as Forest River’s 67th national assembly plant and […]

The Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, Ind., will be hosting a festive 2014 New Years Eve Celebration on Dec. 31. According to a press release, proceeds from the event will benefit the RV/MH Hall of Fame. The upscale casual party begins at 7:30 p.m., with live dance music performed by the popular local band, […]

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) legally established advisory Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) met this month in Arlington, Va., for the first time in two years and completed work on a full agenda of pending items, according to the Illinois Manufactured Housing Association (IMHA). The MHCC considered a number of recommendations, many […]

The Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee has recommended that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grandfather existing park model RVs to protect park operators and consumers from enforcement actions as HUD implements new regulations. The advisory committee to HUD made the recommendations in a unanimous vote during a Dec. 2 meeting with top HUD […]

The Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee has recommended that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grandfather existing park model RVs to protect park operators and consumers from enforcement actions as HUD implements new regulations. The advisory committee to HUD made the recommendations in a unanimous vote during a Dec. 2 meeting with top HUD […]

Marion, Ind.-based Wiley Metal Fabricating Inc. has developed a new website, www.wileymetal.com. According to a press release, the website now features a new design and layout offering complete information on available services, products, machinery and materials.  The new home page offers an introduction to the company’s products with the “Wiley Metal Highway” featuring parts and accessories […]

Cheap gas spread across the nation faster than holiday cheer. CNNMoney reported that after a weekend of price cutting at stations, gas for less than $2 can be found in 13 states across the country. Two weeks ago there was only one gas station in the country selling gas that cheap. Data from price tracker […]

RV dealerships interested in learning more about how to stay ahead of competitors, keep campers interested and gain repeat customers may register now for RV Camping Connects free training, “How Search, Social and Mobile Have Changed How Buyers Buy: And What Your RV Business Must do About it.” Slated for Wednesday (Dec. 17) from 9-10 […]

October motorhome retail registrations grew 9.1% compared to the same period a year ago while sales increased 14.8% year-to-date, according to the latest report by Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Forest River Inc. was the sales leader for the first 10 months with a 25.2% market share, edging out No. 2 Thor Industries Inc. which captured a 24.2% share. Winnebago Industries Inc. was […]