California State Parks Consider Adding Cabins

For a lot of people, camping is off limits. Tents and gear are expensive, and then there’s the thought of sleeping outside on the ground. The Associated Press reported that a group formed by the state to help revamp California’s 280 state parks wants to open up their natural beauty to a wider array of […]

SSI: Canadian Coach Sales Grow 2.8% for June

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales gained 2.8% in June but dipped 0.6% for the first six months and 1.3% in the second quarter, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Forest River Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader year-to-date, capturing a 34.6% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. (20%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (16.6%). June Class A […]

RV Companies Expanding; Ready for Long Run

The many recent moves in the RV business suggest the industry is not lacking confidence for the long run. The South Bend (Ind.) Tribune reported that Jayco Inc., Keystone RV Co. and RV supplier Dometic Corp. all announced expansions last week. That’s on the heels of the last year when Thor Industries Inc., one of […]

Boat manufacturer looks for vice president

(Aug. 23, 2014) -- We are searching for an innovative vice-president of manufacturing with significant heavy manufacturing experience, to join our seasoned management team. As a result of the retirement later this year of a senior member of our team, we are reorganizing our team responsibilities which will create this opening.

Nexus RV Expands Locations, Starting In Texas

Nexus RV LLC, a factory-direct manufacturer of Class C, Super C and Class B+ motorhomes based in Elkhart, Ind., announced another location for a factory showroom. Nexus RV will have products on display in Fort Worth, Texas, and it plans to keep growing locations in addition to its current remote facilities in Clearwater, Fla., and […]

Supplier Carter’s Moving to Larger Goshen Site

A recreational vehicle and manufactured housing supplier will soon move into a new facility in Goshen, Ind., after outgrowing its building in Elkhart, the Elkhart Truth reported. Dave Carter & Associates Inc., which distributes electrical and plumbing products to the RV industry, along with building products such as doors and trim to manufactured housing makers, […]

Go RVing Works To Promote Latino Expedition

The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, announced on Friday (Aug. 22) its partnership with the Go RVing Coalition  in support of the 2014 @American_Latino Expedition to Grand Teton National Park.  Now in its second year, the expedition engages diverse audiences and inspires exploration and stewardship of America’s national parks, all […]

Airstream Recognizes Colonial as No. 1 Retailer

  Airstream, which bills itself as the most recognized RV manufacturer in North America, visited its No.1-ranked U.S. retailer – Colonial Airstream – last week to formally present the dealership with a special recognition award for its 1,500th trailer sold and delivered in April of this year. This milestone was met in just over 10 years since […]