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Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp. recently added Kyle McCrary to its management team as director of product planning and design. According to a press release, McCrary brings 27 years of experience in the RV business to Newmar, including stints with Bluebird Corp., Fleetwood RV Inc. and American Coach, as well as a previous term with Newmar [...]

Owners of RV-related businesses interested in learning more about how to stay ahead of competitors, keep campers interested and gain repeat customers may register now for RV Camping Connect’s free webinar, “How Search, Social and Mobile Have Changed How Buyers Buy: And What Your RV Business Must do About it.” On Wednesday (Feb. 12) from [...]

Editor’s Note: The following story, written by Rick Kessler for RVBusiness, offers a look at the recently completed Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) show in Novi. Kessler is managing editor for Heritage Media, a chain of 11 newspapers in southeast Michigan, and author of the Gr8LakesCamper blog. Howell, Mich., residents Glenn and [...]

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC announced that its Element travel trailer has been named a 2014 Top RV Debut by RVBusiness Magazine. According to a press release, the award was announced in the January issue of the magazine, which is currently available to subscribers. RVBusiness is a bi-monthly publication with a circulation of over 15,000 readers [...]

NextGear Capital announced the appointment of Bryan C. Everly to the role of Chief Technology Officer. According to a press release, Everly will be responsible for directing all aspects of information technology including architecture, security and compliance, application development, infrastructure and program management. “Technology has always been at the forefront of what NextGear Capital is [...]

Spartan Motors Inc., parent to motorhome supplier Spartan Chassis Inc., reported a net loss for its fourth quarter on an increase in sales. The Charlotte, Mich.-based company incurred a net loss of $3 million, or 9 cents per share, compared to a net loss of $2.5 million, or 7 cents per share the year prior. [...]

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced that Thor Motor Coach is now using Linc Remote System technology for its Rapid Camp wireless control system on several of its Class A and Class C motorhome brands. According to a press release, Thor Motor Coach’s Rapid Camp, powered by the Linc Remote System technology, allows users to control the [...]

Tom Ewing was surprised when he went into work Monday at the Monaco RV towable manufacturing facility in Elkhart, Ind.. As reported by the South Bend Tribune, at 8 a.m. Ewing learned he no longer had a job as a salesman for the business. The Monaco plant is part of the Decatur, Ind.-based Allied Recreation [...]

Ford’s Transit Connect will have its first real challenger this fall when the City Express compact cargo van arrives at Chevrolet dealerships. The Nissan-built City, which was introduced last week at the Chicago Auto Show, has a tightly focused mission: appeal to small business owners who need a nimble, fuel-efficient cargo hauler with a versatile [...]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Patrick Industries Inc., a major supplier to the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing and industrial markets, expects to release its fourth quarter 2013 financial results before the market opens on Feb. 20. Patrick Industries also expects to conduct a conference call on Feb. 20 at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss fourth quarter results and [...]