Sinkhole Swallows 3 RVs at Canadian Park

Post-tropical storm Arthur’s pounding rain caused a massive sinkhole that swallowed three RVs and one car at a Fredericton, New Brunswick, campground on Saturday (July 5), CBC News New Brunswick reported. Nadine Cormier was at the Hartt Island RV Resort on Saturday afternoon and watched as the sinkhole appeared. Cormier said she heard some people screaming […]

RVIA Settling in at New Elkhart, Ind., Facility

It’s a small office just off County Road 17 in Elkhart, Ind. But over time, it could have a major impact. As reported by the South Bend Tribune, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) opened the office in May, and by later this summer, it will likely house four employees. But it could make things a lot easier […]

Video 3: Black Book Says Coach Values Up

Begg’s Black Book, offering a monthly analysis of the wholesale specialty vehicle market, reported that June auction values reversed the previous month with motorhomes soaring and towables hitting the brakes. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. In a reversal from a month ago, motorhomes gained $5,122 to […]

Auto Sales on Track for Stellar Second Half

Alan Mulally was still in the airplane business the last time the auto industry had a month as good as June. As reported by Automotive News, Mulally’s final month as Ford Motor Co.’s CEO marked the first time since the summer he arrived in Dearborn, Mich., eight years ago that the seasonally adjusted, annualized U.S. […]

Cummins Among Chrysler’s Top Suppliers

Cummins Inc. was recognized by Chrysler Group as one of the 2013 Suppliers of the Year during the company’s 2014 Annual Strategy Meeting and Supplier Awards Ceremony on June 24 held at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Mich. According to a press release, of the 18 awards given to top suppliers for […]

Baird Poll: Marine Dealers Enjoy June Gains

Editor’s Note: The following is a survey conducted by R.W. Baird & Co. and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRRA) with 117 dealers assessing June retail trends in the boating industry. Boat demand increases in June. After disappointing May industry retail results, retailers report positive retail trends in June. We’re reluctant to pinpoint growth at this […]

Survey: Affluent are Attracted to RV Travel

There are two kinds of people in the world – those that would consider traveling across the country in a recreational vehicle, and those who would not. Millionaire Corner reported that according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), there are a lot of Americans in that first group. “More than 20 million Americans travel […]

Hall of Fame Issues Call for ’15 Nominations

The RV/MH Hall of Fame Selection Committee has issued a call for nominations for the Class of 2015. “The Hall welcomes nominations from all RV and manufactured housing sectors — manufacturers, dealers, campgrounds, housing communities, suppliers, user groups, trade media, associations, etc — for the class of 2015 and beyond,” said Darryl Searer, Hall president. To […]

VIDEO 2: Winnebago Launches Tribute 27B

Today’s video comes from Winnebago Industries Inc. offering a look at the new Tribute 27B featuring the company’s the famous eyebrow in in the front cap and a front slideout for extra room while parked. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Minn. Parks Aim to Change With the Times

Minnesotans love their state parks. According to the Star-Tribune, Minneapolis, nearly all of the 5,000 state park campsites and cabins were filled this holiday weekend, and hiking trails and picnic tables were crowded. Some 1.5 million Minnesotans are expected to visit a state park this year. But will those park visitors continue to show up […]