Drew Announces LCI Acquisition Of Duncan

Drew Industries Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI), has acquired certain assets and the business of Duncan Systems Inc. which, like Drew and Lippert, is based in Elkhart, Ind. Duncan Systems is a distributor of replacement motorhome windshields; RV, heavy truck and specialty vehicle glass and windows; and awnings — primarily […]

SSI: Motorhome Retail Sales Up 6.4% In June

June motorhome retail registrations grew by 6.4% in June compared to the same period a year earlier, and they’re up 12.9% for the year, according to a report by Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Forest River Inc. had the top spot for the first six months of the year in terms of market share, with 25.2%. […]

FMCA: Rain Subsides and Retro Brands Thrive

Dry weather and a clear forecast in the vicinity of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond, Ore., spelled good new for organizers, attendees and exhibitors on Friday (Aug.16), the third day of the Family Motor Coach Association’s (FMCA) Aug. 13-16 Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase. “It’s great to see that the rain […]

LCI Parts Team Donates To Elkhart Nonprofit

Fresh Paint Ministries, a nonprofit ministry based in Elkhart, Ind., received a donation from Lippert Components Inc. (LCI), LCI said in an announcement. Fresh Paint Ministries founder Bruce Rechtsteiner contacted the LCI parts team about needing a new step for a motorhome he uses to take volunteers to community events, acceding to LCI. “We’re happy […]

Liberty Coach Adds STRUT Charging Stations

Liberty Coach has announced the addition of STRUT Launchport iPad charging stations to the standard features included on all its luxury RV units. “This is a truly innovative accessory that combines the practical convenience of LaunchPort’s proprietary wireless iPad charging technology with the timeless quality and elegant finishes of a luxury product worthy of the […]

European RV Federation Celebrates 80th Year

The Fédération Internationale de Camping, Caravanning et Autocaravaning (F.I.C.C.) — or International Federation of Camping, RVing and Motorhoming —  will close its 80th-anniversary celebrations with a merit awards ceremony to be held at Dusseldorf, Germany’s Caravan Salon on Aug. 31. Founded in 1933 and being the only worldwide organization devoted to camping, caravanning and motorcaravanning, […]

Inventor Upgrades Unified Tow Brake System

Ron Chesnut, inventor of the patented “Unified Brake System,” said in a written announcement the former manufacturer of the unified tow brake is no longer handling manufacturing or distribution of the patented system, and instead Chesnut upgraded the system and will market it through Smart Brake LLC. “Smart Brake is the same patented Unified Brake […]