RNC’s Spicer to Speak at ’14 Committee Week

Republican National Committee (RNC) Communications Director Sean Spicer will speak to Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) members about this year’s midterm elections ahead of the association’s Capitol Hill Advocacy Day taking place on June 4 in Washington, D.C. RVIA Today reported that Advocacy Day is one of the highlights of RVIA’s Committee Week and provides […]

VIDEO 1: ‘ROTV’ Turns Lens on Winegard Co.

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV show offers a look at “Inside Winegard” and how the company designs, develops and manufactures its satellite dishes and systems. Plus, ‘ROTV’ checks out the new Winnebago Brave and also visits with a couple that combines full-time RVing with a full-time business. To view the video click here or scroll to the right […]

Sunland Resorts Aids San Diego Fire Victims

San Diego businesses opened their hearts and their wallets to help those affected by the May Firestorm. Sunland RV Resorts is offering free nights to San Diego fire evacuees at their parks in Escondido, La Mesa and El Cajon to those with an RV and on a first-come, first-served basis. “This is a difficult situation all […]

RVIA’s PR Efforts Garnering Major Media Hits

Growing RV shipments and innovative products continued to drive RV coverage throughout the spring. The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) also worked to promote local RV shows in the media, which resulted in stories that appeared in markets across the country. Coverage appeared in an array of publications around the country, including: • On May […]

EverGreen’s ’15 Element Hits New Price Point

Middlebury, Ind.-based EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC has introduced its 2015 lineup of lightweight Element travel trailers. According to a press release, in addition to new features, the 2015 Element is hitting a more affordable price point. The Element is built with EverGreen’s signature vacuum-bonded components with DuraLite double-welded aluminum structure for added strength. Dual slide systems provide the interior space […]

SSI: March Motorhome Sales Post 5.7% Gain

Year-over-year motorhome registrations grew 5.7% in March and 9.7% for the first three months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Motorhome sales for the first quarter were up 9.7%. Thor Industries Inc. held the No. 1 spot year-to-date with a 28.4% market share followed by Forest River Inc. (23.4%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. […]

Marathon Ups Production; Adding 25 to Staff

Coburg, Ore.-based Marathon Coach Inc. is increasing its coach production rate by at least 30% over the next year and will hire more employees to facilitate this growth. Last fall, the company hired over 25 people, but with continued growth in the manufacturing and service sectors, will add an additional 25 new staff members in […]

Indicators Show Economy’s on Right Course

At this point, the economy is improving faster than either the markets or the Federal Reserve can believe. MarketWatch reported that there was a wealth of data released today (May 15), and while not all of it was positive, most was. Jobless claims are now back to pre-recession levels — at levels suggesting good jobs growth […]

Report: Camping Stays Drop in Last 15 Years

The number of overnight camping stays in U.S. national parks has declined in the past 15 years. The Associated Press reported that more than 9.2 million overnight camping stays were recorded in America’s national parks 15 years ago in 1998. The number dropped to 8.54 million five years later in 2003; 7.99 million five years […]