REV Group Builds IndyCar Driver a Custom Coach
RV PRO StaffIn Decatur, Ind., REV Recreation Group is revving up for a March 7 visit from Helio Castroneves, a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and soon-to-be American Coach owner.In November 2015,...
View ArticleWinnebago Towables Taps New Sales Manager for Southeast
RV PRO StaffWinnebago Industries Towables has named Brad Cyman district sales manager.In his new position, Cyman is responsible for travel trailer and fifth wheel sales in the Southeastern United...
View ArticleFMCA Director Resigns after 16 Years
RV PRO StaffAfter more than 16 years of service to the association, Jerry Yeatts has resigned from this position as executive director at Family Motor Coach Association, and the group has formed a...
View ArticleColorado Dealership Adds Fifth Location
RV PRO StaffTrailer Source, a Denver-area RV and trailer dealer with three locations in the city, has added another, the company announced in a news release Thursday (Feb. 25).According to the release,...
View ArticleIdaho Dealership Buys Jayco-Only Dealer
RV PRO StaffIdaho-based Bish’s RV has completed the purchase of 45-year-old Brockman’s RV, according to a report from kmvt.com.The two companies finalized the deal, which is part of Bish’s larger...
View ArticleRVAA Sets Registration Schedule
RV PRO StaffThe RV Aftermarket Association Conference Committee announced registration dates for its 2016 RVAA Conference in a newsletter Thursday (Feb. 25).The Association will be opening up RVAA...
View ArticleOpen Range Recalls Trailers
RV PRO StaffOpen Range is recalling 387 units from its 2012-15 Journeyer line – models JT 337 RLS and JT340FLR– due to the safety chains that do not match the trailers’ weight rating, according to the...
View ArticleBorn Free Mulls Adding Aqua-Hot as Permanent Fixture
RV PRO StaffClass C manufacturer Born Free is mulling the option to make Aqua-Hot heaters a standard feature on its lineup of motorhomes, according to Born Free President Jeff Butler.In a news release...
View ArticleNew CEO Wants Winnebago to ‘Go from Good to Great’
RV PRO StaffAlthough many good things have been happening at Winnebago Industries, it’s time to do great things, according to the company’s new chief executive officer and president.Winnebago CEO and...
View ArticleLippert Expands Furniture Business in Latest Acquisition
RV PRO StaffIn its latest acquisition, Lippert Components has expanded its share of the RV furniture business, acquiring certain assets and business from Indiana supplier Flair Interiors, Lippert...
View ArticleBlog: Mastering the Nine Traits of the Entrepreneurial Investor
By Phil AshIt’s no secret the majority of entrepreneurs boast a strong feeling of self-reliance and self-confidence, particularly if they’ve already achieved success in their business.That’s why it...
View ArticlePrime Time Makes Deal for Lauan Supplier
RV PRO StaffPrime Time Mfg. has entered into an exclusive sourcing partnership with Indonesia’s P.T. Tanjung, a supplier of 2.7-millimeter plywood panels.Also known as lauan, the plywood panels are...
View ArticleLook Trailers to Open Fifth Manufacturing Plant
RV PRO StaffLook Trailers recently announced plans to open an additional manufacturing facility in Mountain Top, Pa., with production scheduled to begin in May 2016.Look Trailers manufactures Look,...
View ArticleGulf Stream Reports Boost from Lightweight Trailer
RV PRO StaffGulf Stream Coach reported a 54 percent increase in production during January and February 2016 for its Lightweight Travel Trailer Division.Lightweight Division National Sales Manager Tim...
View ArticleK-Z Brings Livin’ Lite into Fold
RV PRO StaffShipshewana, Ind.-based K-Z announced the incorporation of Livin’ Lite RV into its expanding operating network, effective Feb. 22.Thor acquired the net assets of RV maker Livin’ Lite RV in...
View ArticleRV Shipments Expected to Reach 381,100
RV PRO StaffRV shipments will reach 381,100 units in 2016, a 2 percent increase above the 2015 total of 374,246, according to a new forecast from the RV Industry Association.The forecast was prepared...
View ArticlePrime Time Makes Deal for Lauan Supplier
RV PRO StaffPrime Time Mfg. has entered into an exclusive sourcing partnership with Indonesia’s P.T. Tanjung, a supplier of 2.7-millimeter plywood panels.Also known as lauan, the plywood panels are...
View ArticleLook Trailers to Open Fifth Manufacturing Plant
RV PRO StaffLook Trailers recently announced plans to open an additional manufacturing facility in Mountain Top, Pa., with production scheduled to begin in May 2016.Look Trailers manufactures Look,...
View ArticleGulf Stream Reports Boost from Lightweight Trailer
RV PRO StaffGulf Stream Coach reported a 54 percent increase in production during January and February 2016 for its Lightweight Travel Trailer Division.Lightweight Division National Sales Manager Tim...
View ArticleK-Z Brings Livin’ Lite into Fold
RV PRO StaffShipshewana, Ind.-based K-Z announced the incorporation of Livin’ Lite RV into its expanding operating network, effective Feb. 22.Thor acquired the net assets of RV maker Livin’ Lite RV in...
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