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Work has begun on Goshen Motors’ addition of a new service area and its expansion into the recreational vehicle business. DJ Construction of Goshen has been hired to build a new service area for the Hyundai facility at the dealership. The new service area will contain six full-service bays with hoists, a storage mezzanine, a […]

Floyd’s RVs, in business since 1969, has been voted the No. 1 RV dealership in Oklahoma for the third year in a row in a Reader’s Choice surveys conducted by the Oklahoman and Norman Transcript. Contributing to the company’s success is its valued collaboration with Oklahoma Tourism and television’s Discover Oklahoma, the company reported in a press […]

Optimism remains high in the recreational vehicle industry, according to survey results released today by GE Capital’s Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) business. GE Capital reported that 41% of survey respondents said they expect sales to rise 5% to 10% next year, and an additional 26% expect RV sales to grow 10% to 15%. This is similar […]

Lancaster, Calif.-based Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp., currently marking its 50th year of operation, has introduced an all-new truck camper model, the 995. According to a press release, the 995 is a nine-foot model with 3,290-pound base dry weight – 300 to 500 pounds less than competitive models. Highlights include a full wall dinette/refrigerator superslide sitting on […]

Spartan Motors Inc. announced that John Sztykiel has decided to retire as president and CEO, effective Feb. 19, 2015.  He will serve as a member of Spartan’s board until his term expires in May 2015 and as a consultant to the company until Aug. 31, 2016. Spartan COO Daryl Adams will succeed Sztykiel as president and CEO upon […]

Auckland, New Zealand-based FUSION, a supplier of marine, auto and recreational vehicle audio engineering, announced today that its North American agent, West Coast Sales, has retained Kris Volheim to spearhead its efforts in the RV market. Based in Elkhart, Ind., Volheim brings a strong background in RV electronics to FUSION, and will focus his efforts on managing the […]

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) recognized the achievements of top private park owners and operators, state associations and industry volunteers last week during its annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. ARVC reported in a press release that Park of the Year awards were given to RV parks and […]

Featured is the second RVB slideshow offering a walking tour of the array of product on display during last week’s Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. To view the slideshow scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. To view the slides in full screen click the icon […]

Optimism remains high in the recreational vehicle industry, according to survey results released today by GE Capital’s Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) business. GE Capital reported that 41% of survey respondents said they expect sales to rise 5% to 10% next year, and an additional 26% expect RV sales to grow 10% to 15%. This is similar […]

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC along with its LifeStyle Luxury RV and Skyline RV divisions held the annual VIP dealer appreciation party on Dec. 2 at the Hard Rock in Louisville, Ky., as part of last week’s National RV Trade Show. According to a press release, the invitation-only event was held, at the Hard Rock for the […]