RBC reports better-than-expected retail sales in December

(Jan. 15, 2013) -- "The continued growth in retail sales during the end of the Christmas shopping period was encouraging although the pace remained modest," said Ferley. "The data are consistent with fourth-quarter 2012 consumer spending on a volumes basis rising only by 2.1 percent at an annualized rate and compares to the 1.6 percent increase recorded in the third quarter of 2012. 

Heartland first to offer Lippert’s automatic leveling

(Jan. 15, 2013) -- "We were looking for some key differentiating features that would set the Sundance trailer apart from other brands, and we felt that automatic hydraulic leveling was one way to do that," said Brady. "Level Up is becoming a trend as an option more and more on our fifth-wheel RV brands, so we felt that consumers would also like to see automatic leveling as an option on a travel trailer."

Fleetwood RV supports Tents for Troops

(Jan. 15, 2013) -- Buyers of all new Fleetwood motorhomes will soon find an information sheet about the Tents For Troops program in their new owner's information package, the association announced today. The group's website traffic went up 11,000 percent in 24 hours after a mention by Robin Williams.