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The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) will be hosting its 26th Annual Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas Feb. 26-28. According to a press release, over 150 suppliers for the trailer industry will be showcasing their products and services at this two-day trade show event. The trade show will run Thursday, Feb. 27, [...]

RV Warranty Forever (NWAN Inc.) announced that Bill Plemmons RV World was named as the exclusive dealer in North Carolina’s Raleigh and Winston Salem area. “We are celebrating our 63rd year of business this year, and couldn’t be more excited about adding the RV Warranty Forever program to our long list of reasons for customers to [...]

Middlebury, Ind.-based EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC announced that its Amped toy hauler has been named a “2014 Best of Show” from RV Pro Magazine. The award was announced in the January issue of the magazine. “We are thrilled that our Amped toy hauler was named Best of Show by RV Pro Magazine,” said EverGreen RV President [...]

Extending its reputation for “super-duty” construction, Work and Play launched its Catalyst line of fifth-wheel toy haulers at January’s Florida RV Supershow sporting three robust 42-foot floorplans. “For the past two years, Work and Play has been the top-selling travel trailer toy hauler,” said Kevin Finn, general manager for the Goshen, Ind.-based division of Forest [...]

One of the oldest buildings with ties to Elkhart, Indiana’s RV legacy may soon be torn down. The Elkhart Truth reported that while the move is only preliminary, the city of Elkhart is looking at the possibility of demolishing the old Schult Warehouse at 1830 S. Main Street. The building’s history dates back more than 115 [...]

Winnebago Industries has introduced its all-new Solei Class A diesel-pusher motorhome, offering two floorplans, the 34T and 38R. According to a press release, the Solei is built on Freightliner XCS chassis featuring a 340-hp Cummins diesel engine coupled with a six-speed Allison transmission.  The interior is set off by polished Corian galley countertops, coffee-glazed cabinetry, LED ceiling lights and [...]

Airstream Inc. announced today (Feb. 20) that its Interstate brand is the top selling Class B motorhome in the U.S. for the third year in a row, according to Statistical Surveys Inc. In 2013 Airstream Interstate unit sales increased 48% over 2012, nearly three times the overall segment growth which was up 15.9% year-over-year, the company [...]

TriMas Corp., parent to Cequent Performance Products, today (Feb. 20) reported record revenue for its fourth quarter and full year, ended Dec. 31. Fourth-quarter sales from continuing operations totaled $323.4 million, an increase of 7.4% compared to fourth quarter 2012. Net income from continuing operations attributable to TriMas was $6.9 million, or 15 cents per [...]

Progressive Dynamics Inc., a privately owned corporation based in Marshall, Mich., is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, according to a press release. First to develop a modern converter for the RV industry, the company now manufactures power centers, power conversion and battery management solutions for RV, specialty and marine industries.  Some power converters feature Progressive Dynamics’ patented Charge [...]

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