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Lazydays RV announced it has raised a grand total of $16,837 from its “Military Appreciation” fundraiser this past November. The dealership announced that both the Tampa, Fla., and Tucson, Ariz., locations of Lazydays participated in the month-long initiative aimed at honoring veterans, active and injured military personnel, and thank them for their service. “We are […]

Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI) has introduced a new program into its arsenal of market data products, allowing dealers and manufacturers to pinpoint sales penetration and buying trends in specific geographic markets. Tom Walworth, president of the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based firm, explained that the new software – rolled out at the National RV Trade Show – […]

Graph recreational vehicle production trends over the past 35 years and a pattern quickly emerges. The Elkhart Truth reported that every eight to 11 years, wholesale shipments to dealers have sunk to a low point. It happened in 1980, 1990, 2001 and 2009, coinciding with cyclical downturns in the national economy, according to shipment statistics […]

Today’s video is the first in a series from RVBusiness offering a close-up look at key product introductions at the Louisville Show. Featured is Gordie Taylor, product manager, RV and commercial bus with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., discussing the company’s rollout of the UltraSteer platform. To view the video click here or scroll down the […]

Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based TriMas Corp. announced last week that it was spinning off Cequent Group, which makes a broad range of towbar and trailer accessories and accounts for about $614 billion of the company’s $1.47 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. Bloomberg reported that despite the large revenue loss, TriMas is expected to […]

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 […]

Editor’s Note: The following is an interview conducted by Elkhart Truth reporter Jeff Parrott with Forest River Inc.’s Doug Gaeddert, who recently completed his term as chairman of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). For the full interview click here. It’s been a big year in the recreational vehicle industry’s recovery from the Great Recession, and […]

Transwest Truck Trailer RV announced the opening of its new headquarters facility in Brighton, Colo. “We recognize the importance of providing our customers with the best experience and products possible. Our new location allows our expertly-trained staff to provide each customer with the elite service expected from Transwest,” said George Eidsness, president and CEO, in […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a blog authored by Nigel Donnelly and appearing in Practical Motorhome touting the ingenuity and retro feel of the recently introduced Brave and Tribute Class A motorhomes. To read the entire blog click here.  In the car market, one way to ensure strong sales is to make people love the […]

Keystone RV is recalling 507 model year 2015 Laredo trailers manufactured July 7, 2014, to Oct. 14, 2014, Consumer Affairs reported. A circuit breaker may rub against the propane cylinder, producing an electrical short and increasing the risk of a fire. Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will relocate the breaker away from the propane […]