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Goshen, Ind.-based Girard Products LLC announced that its second-generation GSWH-1M Tankless Water Heater was approved by the Australian Gas Association (AGA) in January, 2014. According to a press release, the GSWH-1M features a wider range of BTUs, easy operation and many other features. Both the first- and second-generation Girard Tankless Water Heater have been well [...]

Elkhart, Ind.-based ASA Electronics, an international manufacturer and supplier of RV audio and video electronics and appliances, announced the appointment of Jim Weaver as the customer service manager. According to a press release, Weaver brings 27 years of experience in customer-oriented positions. With his extensive background in customer service, project management, IT, pricing, and warehousing, [...]

PullRite announced that it is increasing the rating of one of its most popular fifth-wheel hitches, the #2700 automatic sliding ISR SuperGlide, that fits industry standard base rails to 16,000 pounds. According to a press release, the rating increase would not translate to a hike in price. PullRite noted that the ISR SuperGlide will give [...]

Aftermarket supplier The Coast Distribution System Inc. reported net losses for its fourth quarter and full year, ended Dec. 31, impacted by inclement weather. “We are disappointed with our financial performance in 2013,” said Coast CEO Jim Musbach. “Adverse weather conditions throughout the U.S. and Canada in 2013, including the unseasonably cold and wet conditions [...]

This week’s segment of “RV Capital Talk” features an in interview with Tim Hyland, president of GE Capital’s Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) RV Group, discussing a recent survey showing overall optimism in the industry as dealers are increasing their inventory levels this year in anticipation of a strong selling season. To view the video scroll to [...]

Driven by strong motorhome performance, Winnebago Industries Inc. reported a 52.6% increase in net income on 29.2% growth in revenue for its second quarter, ended March 1. Sales during the period totaled $228.8 million versus $177.2 million the previous year while earnings rose to $9.6 million, or 35 cents per diluted share, from $6.3 million, [...]

For the ninth consecutive year Camping World RV Sales was ranked as the nation’s No. 1 seller of towable and motorized RVs for 2013, per data compiled by Statistical Surveys Inc. According to a press release, Camping World dealerships amassed 47 individual dealer awards for being the top in class in their respective states. “We [...]

RV wholesale shipments to retailers zoomed higher in February, climbing 18% to 30,826 units, the largest February total in eight years. Improvements were greatest for motorhomes which grew 31.7% over February last year to 3,737 units while towable RVs expanded 16.4% to 27,089 units. In spite of continued horrid weather across most of the country, [...]

As of this month, Rollin’ On TV has concluded its program agreement with FOX 28 in the South Bend/Elkhart, Ind., area and will be aligning with CBS affiliate, WSBT TV 22, beginning in May. According to a press release, from May through August the show will air on either Saturday or Sunday morning (check the [...]

Editor’s Note: The following is a list of RV-related recalls for February compiled by the National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA). • Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 Landmark Grand Canyon, Key Largo, Monterey, San Antonio, and Savannah fifth-wheel travel trailers manufactured September 14, 2013, through January 17, 2014, and equipped [...]