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Like a lot of companies that deal in big-ticket purchases, Winnebago Industries has seen a rapid improvement in business over the past couple of years. The Forest City, Iowa-based manufacturer of motor homes and recreational vehicles has run off eight straight quarters of double-digit year-over-year sales growth, though lately that growth hasn’t been as brisk [...]

A large crowd is expected for Thor Industries Inc.’s auction Tuesday (March 25) of remaining towable inventory, work-in-progress units and assorted componentry at a former Monaco RV towable manufacturing plant in Elkhart, Ind. Hahn Auctioneers Inc., which is overseeing the liquidation, told RVBUSINESS.com they expect as many as 500 people. The auction is scheduled to begin at [...]

Plans for one of North America’s longest zip line attractions in upstate New York have hit a snag that threaten to keep the project from becoming reality, The Saratogian reported. Wild West Ranch owner Ralph Macchio Sr. — father of “Karate Kid” actor Ralph Macchio Jr. — has already obtained Adirondack Park Agency and Town [...]

Astronomically speaking, the spring season began last week, but in the recreational boating industry the spring selling season starts in February. This year, it did not start well. According to Soundings Trade Only, the slim sales gains that the industry achieved in January vanished the following month as a harsh and snowy winter punished the Midwest, [...]

So far this year, cars have accounted for 47.4% of U.S. sales, according to data from WardsAuto. Analyst Haig Stoddard forecasts light trucks will outsell cars for the foreseeable future. “Going forward, if cars can stay below 50%, it’s a good economic barometer,” Stoddard said. The Detroit Free Press reported that pickup sales continue to [...]

Economists for U.S. businesses are more optimistic about the recovery than they were three months ago, forecasting growth to accelerate this year after a slow start caused by severe winter weather. According to a Los Angeles Times report, the media projection in the quarterly survey by the National Association of Business Economics (NABE), released today (March [...]

Airstream Inc. has released the brand’s first “Live Riveted” stories feature video in a continuation of the company’s Live Riveted campaign designed to capture the spirit of the Airstream lifestyle. According to a report by Digital Journal, the video focuses on Tim Flannery – champion baseball coach, musician, surfer and philanthropist – and showcases personal [...]

The Good Sam RV Travel Guide and Campground Directory announced its list of Top Destination RV Parks for 2014. According to a press release, the RV parks stand out for their proximity to top tourism attractions, from national forests to amusement parks. While welcoming travelers to some of North America’s most popular destinations, these parks [...]

Thor Industries Inc. plans to auction off remaining towable inventory, work-in-progress units and assorted componentry Tuesday (Mar. 25) at a former Monaco RV towable manufacturing plant on Indiana 19 (2700 S. Nappanee St.) on the south side of Elkhart, Ind. Thor purchased the facility in February from Ocala, Fla.-based Allied Specialty Vehicles Inc. Auctioneers indicate [...]

Thor Industries Inc. plans to auction off remaining towable inventory, work-in-progress units and assorted componentry Tuesday (Mar. 25) at a former Monaco RV towable manufacturing plant it purchased in February from Decatur, Ind.-based Allied Specialty Vehicles Inc. – now renamed Allied Recreation Group. The plant is located on Indiana 19 (2700 S. Nappanee Street) on [...]