VIDEO 1: GCT Unveiling of CR-1 Carbon Trailer

Today’s video comes courtesy of Global Caravan Technologies Inc. during the March 10 unveiling of its first all-carbon fiber RV, the CR-1 Carbon trailer. The CR-1 Carbon is the first of many planned products in the CR-Series by the company, based in Speedway, Ind. To view the video scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com [...]

Winnebago launches lifestyle website

(March 13, 2014) -- The goLife website will have continuing features that include stories on owners' lifestyles, in-depth articles featuring the company's latest vehicles, a product showcase for apps and travel accessories, stories and pictures from owners, and a look ahead to new trends in the industry.

Crane Composites increases local jobs

(March 13, 2014) -- Crane Composites, Inc., is increasing production from four to five crews in the in Goshen, Ind., and Jonesboro, Ark., manufacturing facilities. The addition of a crew to each plant will added 30 jobs in Elkhart County Indiana, and 20 jobs in Craighead County Arkansas.

Motor Home Specialist No. 1 for ‘Volume Sales’

Alvarado, Texas-based Motor Home Specialist announced it was ranked as the No. 1 volume-selling motorhome dealer in the U.S. for 2013, according to the year-end report compiled by Statistical Surveys Inc. “All of us at Motor Home Specialist are proud of the accomplishment of becoming No. 1, but even more so, I am proud and humbled by [...]

Winnebago Launches RV Lifestyle-Oriented Site

Winnebago Industries Inc. today (March 13) announced the launch of a new RV lifestyle website. According to a press release, the site, www.winnebagolife.com, nicknamed goLife, brings “a fresh perspective to the RV industry.” The goLife website will have continuing features that include stories on owners’ lifestyles, in-depth articles featuring the company’s latest vehicles, a product showcase [...]

Lazydays Ranked No. 1 in Class A Sales for ’13

Lazydays RV earned the ranking of No. 1 Class A motorhome dealer in the nation for 2013, according to data compiled by Statistical Surveys Inc. “We greatly appreciate the thousands of Lazydays customers who helped make this happen,” said Lazydays President and CEO Tim Sheehan in a press release. “This is a testament to our [...]

Lippert Leases Facility; Plans to Hire Hundreds

Goshen, Ind.-based supplier Lippert Components Inc. plans to bring 180  jobs this year to the former A.J. Wright distribution center on South Bend’s west side, with the possibility of adding hundreds more in coming years. The South Bend Tribune reported that Lippert makes a broad range of components for the RV and manufactured housing industries. The company [...]

Beijing RV, Camping Show Set for March 20-23

The 8th Beijing International RV and Camping Exhibition will be held March 20-23 at the Beijing RV Expo Center, according to a press release. The biannual event, initiated in 2010, is currently the country’s largest and most well-known expo focused on recreation vehicles and camping. The four-day show will feature nearly 500 RVs along with various [...]

Stag Sponsoring Dealer Ride Control Seminars

Stag-Parkway Inc. has announced its next series of ride control dealer seminars to be held April 15 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., and April 17 in Portland, Ore. “The seminars are designed to be a ride control business development course rather than a hands-on technical clinic” stated Bill Smith, product director for Stag-Parkway, in a press [...]