EDITOR’S NOTE: The news report below follows a March 21 announcement of a strategic organizational restructuring in which Heartland Recreational Vehicles would now be integrated under Jayco, Inc. RVBusiness contacted THOR officials who declined public comment.

ELKHART, Ind. – Employees say they were shocked when hundreds of layoff notices at three THOR Industries companies went out this week, according to reporting by Jordan Fouts at the The Elkhart Truth.

Workers at Cruiser RV and Heartland RV were notified of mass layoffs Monday, according to copies of letters obtained by The Elkhart Truth. DRV RV employees are also reportedly affected.

The layoffs will take effect by June 20, the letters state. Heartland facilities in Elkhart, Ind., Middlebury, Ind., and Sturgis, Mich., are affected, as well as Cruiser facilities in Howe, Ind.

DRV is located next to the Cruiser plant in Howe.

Employees expressed alarm at the potential of more than 500 workers being forced to seek new jobs in the region.

Click here to read the complete article at ElkhartTruth.com

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The news report below follows a March 21 announcement of a strategic organizational restructuring in which Heartland Recreational Vehicles would now be integrated under Jayco, Inc. RVBusiness contacted THOR officials who declined public comment.

ELKHART, Ind. – Employees say they were shocked when hundreds of layoff notices at three THOR Industries companies went out this week, according to reporting by Jordan Fouts at the The Elkhart Truth.

Workers at Cruiser RV and Heartland RV were notified of mass layoffs Monday, according to copies of letters obtained by The Elkhart Truth. DRV RV employees are also reportedly affected.

The layoffs will take effect by June 20, the letters state. Heartland facilities in Elkhart, Ind., Middlebury, Ind., and Sturgis, Mich., are affected, as well as Cruiser facilities in Howe, Ind.

DRV is located next to the Cruiser plant in Howe.

Employees expressed alarm at the potential of more than 500 workers being forced to seek new jobs in the region.

Click here to read the complete article at ElkhartTruth.com

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Ethan Emahiser has joined TST as sales representative, according to a release. In his new role, Emahiser will report to Brian Linn, director of sales & OEM operations for TST.  He will operate from the newly established Elkhart, Ind., facility increasing TST’s point of contact with RV market participants.

Emahiser gained valuable experience in the RV industry during his time in the fast-paced environment of Regency RV where he balanced responsibilities in sales, marketing and product development.  He also has experience in the automotive world working for BZ Auto Group contributing to a team that earned the prestigious President’s Award for Ford dealers in 2024 recognizing their outstanding customer supp

“Ethan’s experience and the drive and commitment he brings to TST positions him well to help TST build on their growing RV industry customer base with increased customer support.”  Commented Kellie Taube, Global VP of TST and PSI Sales.

In 2024 TST established a facility Elkhart IN to further enhance support of their customer base and affirm their commitment to the RV industry.  All OEM shipments will be made from the Elkhart facility with production of new products being established here as well.

TST holds the #1 position in the TPMS RV market, through product leadership and unmatched customer service.  It is also the industry first TPMS supplied as OEM standard equipment on several major RV model lines and is part of the global leader in tire management systems, Pressure Systems International.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

­­­­­­­­­­­TST offers Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for the recreational vehicle market, transmitting wireless, real-time tire temperature and pressure readings directly to wide-screen color displays.

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From Campers Inn RV: Come along with Hunter Leininger, a professional ultrarunner and Campers Inn RV influencer, as he picks out some parts and accessories for his new Regency Class B. In an earlier video (below), Leininger takes delivery of his new motorhome.

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ELKHART, Ind. – LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), a leading supplier of engineered components to the recreation and transportation markets, will release its first quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on May 6.

LCI Industries will also host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2025 results at 8:30 a.m. ET on May 6. The call will conclude with a question-and-answer session with questions from institutional investors and analysts.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing (833) 470-1428 for participants in the U.S. and (929) 526-1599 for participants outside the U.S. using the required access code 255011. Due to the high volume of companies reporting earnings at this time, please be prepared for hold times of up to 15 minutes when dialing in to the call. In addition, an online, real-time webcast, as well as a supplemental earnings presentation, will be available on the Company’s website, www.investors.lci1.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks by dialing (866) 813-9403 for participants in the U.S. and (44) 204-525-0658 for those outside the U.S. and referencing access code 323974. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website immediately following the conclusion of the call.

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National Park Week begins April 19 with an invitation to celebrate national parks in person, for free, according to a report at USAToday.com.  

“Find a national park and come visit!” the annual event’s webpage encourages, pointing to the 433 “parks” across the National Park System, including national battlefields, monuments and seashores – not just places with National Park in their name like Great Smoky Mountains or Yosemite. 

April 19 is one of five remaining free-entry dates this year. However, cost isn’t the only factor travelers are considering for their upcoming national park trips.  

Prospective visitors, along with park proponents, are concerned about what the parks and experiences may look like after the sweeping layoffs across the National Park Service and the larger federal government in February. 

Click here to see the complete report at USAToday.com.

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The RV Women’s Alliance Charitable Foundation is proud to announce the successful completion of its first Female RV Systems class of 2025, according to a report by the RV Industry Association. 

• This class, in partnership with Fleming College of Peterborough, Ontario, has been in the works for over a year with help from Stacey and Al Robinson of Great Canadian RV. 
• The RV Women’s Alliance Charitable Foundation is so proud of its success for the fifteen women who completed the course and is eager to possibly provide more classes in the future to enrich its Canadian membership base. 

“Through this newly revised course, we are educating women on the basics of RV systems so they may deepen their knowledge and provide additional value to their companies,” says Jessica Rider, RV Technical Institute Master Certified Technician, owner of Pull Through Sites Mobile RV Repair, and instructor of the RV Women’s Alliance Charitable Foundation RV Systems Courses. 

• “We have taken the gold standard curriculum that the RV Technical Institute offers and combined it with deeper knowledge of how each piece of the curriculum applies to the daily functions of each participant who takes the class.”

The RV Women’s Alliance is already planning to expand its RV Systems program to accommodate even more students in the coming months, with OEM training later this month, an evening class this June, and dealership expansion across the United States. 

 Click here to read the complete article.

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CHICAGO – Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE: ELS) announced results for the quarter ended March 31. ELS is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) with headquarters in Chicago. As of April 21, 2025, we own or have an interest in 455 properties in 35 states and British Columbia consisting of 173,340 sites.

All per share results are reported on a fully diluted basis unless otherwise noted.

Operations Update

Normalized FFO per Common Share and OP Unit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $0.83, representing a 6.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, performing at the midpoint of our previous guidance range of $0.80 to $0.86. Core property operating revenues increased 2.9%, Core property operating expense increased 1.5% and Core income from property operations, excluding property management increased 3.8% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, each as compared to the same period in 2024.

MH

Core MH base rental income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 increased 5.5% compared to the same period in 2024, which reflects 5.7% growth from rate increases and a 0.2% decline in occupancy, primarily due to resident homes damaged by storms in late 2024 in approximately six Florida communities. We sold 117 new homes during the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The average sales price of new homes sold during the quarter ended March 31, 2025, was approximately $81,000.

RV and Marina

Core RV and marina base rental income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was in line with previous guidance. Core RV and marina annual base rental income increased 4.1% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.

Property Operating Expenses

We completed our property and casualty insurance renewal as of April 1, 2025 with a premium decrease of approximately 6.1%, compared to the prior year.

Conference Call

A live audio webcast of our conference call discussing these results will take place at 10 a.m. Central Time, Tuesday, April 22. Please visit the Investor Relations section at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for the link. A replay of the webcast will be available for two weeks at this site.

For additional information, please contact the Investor Relations Department at (800) 247-5279 or at [email protected].

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From Newmar: Experience the pinnacle of motorhome luxury with Megan Pritz of Newmar Corporation as she takes you on an exclusive walkthrough of the 2026 King Aire, filmed live at the 2026 Newmar Dealer Show. As Newmar’s flagship ultra-luxury diesel Class A motorhome, the King Aire represents the height of craftsmanship, innovation, and sophistication on the road.

With an all-new look for 2026, upgraded technology, and uncompromising attention to detail, the King Aire is built for those who expect nothing but the best.

2026 King Aire Highlights:

• Fully digital cockpit with advanced driver-assist technology
• Premium interior décor with luxury materials and custom cabinetry
• Industry-leading Comfort Drive with Passive Steer technology
• Upgraded smart coach systems and energy management
• Artisan Series Custom Paint Process
• Masterpiece full-paint finish with custom exterior styling

Explore the full Newmar lineup of ultra-luxury Class A motorhomes: www.newmarcorp.com

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ELKHART, Ind. – Truma North America will host its 5^th Annual Spring Clean-up on April 26 at Woodlawn Nature Center in Elkhart. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. with the Adopt-a-Park dedication of Woodlawn Nature Center. This is the second park Truma will sponsor under this program.

“We had the honor of being the first corporate sponsor of Elkhart’s Adopt-a-Park program when it launched in 2023. We have seen firsthand the impact our time has had on High Dive Park and look forward to seeing the progress we can make at Woodlawn Nature Center,” said Stacey Harris, Head of Marketing and Retail Sales for Truma North America.

Woodlawn Nature Center is on 10 acres of parkland, with walking trails and a natural history museum. Truma will assist with park maintenance projects such as cleaning up trash, preparing flower beds for spring, removing invasive species, and maintaining trails. This is just the beginning of the Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department’s long-term plan to breathe new life into this area.

“Woodlawn Nature Center has been a valuable community space for over 50 years. Many Elkhart residents have fond memories of enjoying the park with their families. Woodlawn is starting to show its age and, with Truma’s help, we plan to revitalize this space for families to enjoy now and for generations to come,” said Mandi Null, Volunteer Coordinator for Elkhart Parks and Recreation.

The Volunteer Program through the Elkhart Parks Department will supply a limited number of shovels, rakes, and other gardening tools, but please feel free to bring your own tools and work gloves from home. We also recommend wearing comfortable, durable footwear, work gloves, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

This event is open to all, and we will have volunteer opportunities for all ages and skill levels. If you would like to volunteer, sign-up at https://elkhart.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1077452

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