Heartland Pushes the ‘Edge’ in New Toy Hauler

Heartland Recreational Vehicles has introduced the all-new Edge toy hauler, aggressively priced to compete in one of the industry’s fastest growing sectors. According to a press release, Heartland will unveil Edge to dealers during next week’s Elkhart County RV Open House. “Edge is unlike anything in the industry and is truly creating its own segment […]

VIDEO 3: TRVA Southwest RV Show Underway

Today’s video comes from WFAA TV offering a walking tour of the Southwest RV Supershow, which opened Thursday at the Dallas Market Hall. To view the video click here or scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. The annual event is hosted by the Texas Recreational Vehicle Association (TRVA).

Midwest Automotive Appoints Schmink as CEO

Midwest Automotive Designs LLC, a leading provider of customized luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, announced that Harry Schmink has joined the company as CEO and as a member of its board. Schmink, a highly experienced automotive industry executive, spent the previous six years as President of DACCO Inc., a nationwide distributor of automotive aftermarket parts. According to a […]

K-Z to Debut New Durango Gold at Open House

Towable builder K-Z Inc., a division of Thor Industries Inc., will introduce its new line of Durango Gold fifth-wheels at the Elkhart County RV Open House, Sept. 16-18.   According to a press release, the new Durango Gold is the pinnacle of over 42 years of innovation and engineering excellence. This full-time luxury fifth-wheel has been equipped […]

CURT Mfg. Adds Tray-Style Bike Rack to Lineup

CURT Manufacturing LLC, a leading manufacturer and marketer of top-quality towing products, has expanded its bike rack line with the addition of tray-style bike racks. According to a press release, tray-style bike racks offer the perfect solution for hauling bicycles along for a road trip or ride on the trail.  CURT’s tray-style bike racks are different than […]

EverGreen Names Cody to Head Canadian Sales

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC announced that the entire Canadian sales territory will be overseen by RV industry veteran Greg Cody. As Canadian sales manager he will work with dealers throughout Canada sustaining a strong foundation with dealer partners and developing new relationships. “EverGreen’s commitment to their dealers is outstanding,” said Cody in a press release. “As a […]

GE Capital: RV Industry is Healthy and Growing

The recreational vehicle industry continues to experience strong and steady growth, according to performance data from GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF), a major provider of financing to the industry. According to a news release, early headwinds this year, including the unusually cold weather that impacted manufacturing and transportation issues that slowed down shipments, haven’t […]

Hershey Sees Record Gate as Public Days Open

Spurred by sunny skies and riding the tailwind of a surging recreational vehicle industry, the 46th Annual America’s Largest RV Show ushered a record number of attendees through its gates Wednesday (Sept. 10) as the event officially opened “Public Days” at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. Heather Leach, marketing and education director for the […]

Coach-Net to Sponsor ‘Young Executives’ Event

Coach-Net will sponsor a networking reception for the Young RV Executives during the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo in Las Vegas, Nov. 10-14. The reception will take place Nov. 12 from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. “Long an ally of dealers and the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA), Coach-Net is now making a commitment to the next generation of […]