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Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) announced that Lawrence Clark and his wife, Sondra, are the winners in the first half of the “Spin To Win” contest. The recently retired couple from Lumberton, Texas, are the official winners of a new 2014 Keystone Passport 238ML towable and a complete Weber Grill package. The Keystone Passport was the main prize in […]

Rockford Fosgate, a supplier of high-performance audio systems, announced that it has partnered with Elkhart, Ind.-based RiverPark Inc. as an OEM distributor for the recreational vehicle and motorsports markets, effective Aug. 1. “We are proud to partner with such a well-respected national distributor as RiverPark,” said Vince Hormovitis, Rockford’s managing director of business development for Powersports. “The […]

Thetford’s new Wash & Wax Toss-Ins help RVers keep their RV clean and shiny in one easy step, all while using a convenient, pre-measured single dose package that eliminates waste and mess. “Consumers respond positively to the convenience of Toss-Ins,” said Kevin Phillips, Thetford president, North America, in a press release. “This puts our industry-leading […]

  Winnebago Industries Inc. reported that the WIT Club’s 2014 Grand National Rally (GNR) was a great success with about 1,000 motorhomes on-site at the company’s rally grounds in Forest City, Iowa. In keeping with the “Out of This World” theme, activities at the July 16-20 event included a visit from NASA’s Orion Project and the University of […]

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC, along with sister companies Stealth Trailers and Starcraft Distribution and EverGreen’s Lifestyle Luxury RV division, kicked off a fundraiser for Will Mishler, a 15-year-old student at Northridge High School in Middlebury, Ind. In September, 2012, Mishler suffered a football injury that resulted in a doctor’s visit. He was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a […]

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV” show features a visit with first-time RVers Randy and Pat Kolb as they take delivery of their new trailer and head out for their first RV adventure. Also, Evanne Schmarder, host of “RV Life with Evanne,” recaps another adventure in Australia as she visits Brisbane Holiday Village. To view the video click here […]

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales gained 2.5% in May but dipped 1.9% for the first five months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Forest River Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader year-to-date, capturing a 34.4% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. (18.8%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (17.5%). May Class A registrations grew 16.7% while year-to-date sales were […]

This week’s segment of “RV Capital Talk” offers an interview with Keystone RV Co. President Matt Zimmerman who reports that sales performance is at a record pace for the Goshen, Ind.-based towable builder. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Editor’s Note: The following is a review of results from an RV dealer survey conducted by R. W. Baird & Co. with 120 retailers assessing trends and performance during the second quarter. Summary: Dealers reported that momentum improved as the quarter unfolded, following a slower start, resulting in balanced inventory levels. Dealers expressed anxiety earlier […]

Drew Industries Inc., parent to supplier Lippert Components Inc., will release its second-quarter 2014 financial results before the market opens on Aug. 1. Drew will also host a conference call on Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. EDT to discuss the results and other business matters. Participation in the question-and-answer session of the call will be limited […]