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RV 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...
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Winnebago Reports Growth in Class B Segment
RV PRO StaffWinnebago Industries reported that its efforts to bolster its Class B product line paid off last year, helping to elevate the company as the top Class B manufacturer in 2015.The company,...
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CRVA Impressed with Newcomer Turnout at Toronto Spring Show
RV PRO StaffThe Canadian RV Association has announced that it set record numbers for attendance during last week’s Toronto Spring Camping & RV Show and Sale which ended Feb. 28 at The International...
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Bontrager Sees Positive Signs in 2016
RV PRO StaffTUCSON – In remarks at the RVIA’s Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, RVIA Chairman of the Board Derald Bontrager told members that RV shipments are expected to continue to grow in 2016...
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RVIA Honors Several at Annual Meeting
By Bradley WorrellDerald Bontrager, left, and Frank Hugelmeyer, right, pose with RVIA award recipients Tuesday in Tucson. Recipients from left: Jeff Sims, Jeff Johnston, Doug Gaeddert, Terry...
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RVIA Commits $500,000 to Reinvigorate Louisville Show
By Bradley WorrellTUCSON – The RV Industry Association Board of Directors has committed to spend up to $500,000 to reinvigorate the National RV Trade Show, RVIA President Frank Hugelmeyer told...
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Lance Debuts New Ultra-Light Line
RV PRO StaffLance Camper debuted its new ultra-light travel trailer line, dubbed the 1475.The all-new 1475 is a 14-foot, non-slide model which brings Lance’s total number of travel trailer floor plans...
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Grand Design Reports Retail Growth in 2015
RV PRO StaffGrand Design RV Company reported its retail sales climbed 67 percent in 2015, compared to the previous year. There were nearly 7,000 total Grand Design RV towables retail sold in 2015, the...
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Husky Completes Acquisition of Fluid Line Supplier
RV PRO StaffHusky Corporation has completed the asset acquisition of S.U.R.&R. of Akron, Ohio, a supplier of fuel, brake, air conditioning and transmission fluid line repair kits.The acquisition is...
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Patrick Industries Acquires Manufacturers’ Rep Company
RV PRO StaffPatrick Industries completed the acquisition of the business and certain assets of electronics distributor and manufacturers’ representative Progressive Group for $11 million.Progressive...
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Shasta Adds X-lite Series to Phoenix Lineup
RV PRO StaffThe 2017 Phoenix lineup from Shasta RV has expanded with the introduction of the lightweight Phoenix X-lite series. The Phoenix X-lite series is designed for those looking for a shorter...
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Sprinkler System Puts Damper on Fire at Forest River Facility in Oregon
RV PRO StaffThe investigation into the cause of a fire Thursday at a Forest River plant in Dallas, Ore., is ongoing, but fire officials know one thing for sure: the RV manufacturing plant’s interior...
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Highland Ridge Reports Uptick in 2015 Retail Sales
RV PRO StaffCount Highland Ridge among manufacturers celebrating strong growth in retail sales in the 2015 season.The company reported that combined retail sales for Highland Ridge RV Light fifth...
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Forest River Recalls Galleria
RV PRO StaffForest River recalled certain 2016 Coachmen Galleria motorhomes that have federal placards listing the number of seatbelts in the vehicle as zero.Additionally, the placards did not factor...
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NADAguides: Class B Demand Helps Lift Used RV Prices in 2015
RV PRO StaffLower unemployment, low fuel prices, and low interest rates helped to propel RV sales in 2015 to 374,246 units sold, a 4.9 percent increase over 2014 according to the RV Industry...
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Keystone RV Names Three New GMs
RV PRO StaffKeystone RV tapped Tim Markel, left, Josh Miller, center, and Jason Gill, as its newest general managers, overseeing seven of the company's brands. Keystone RV appointed three new general...
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Universal Trailer Appoints VP of Marketing
RV PRO StaffUniversal Trailer Corp. announced the appointment of Jeff Howes to the position of vice president of marketing.Howes brings to UTC an extensive marketing background with more than 20 years...
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Keystone RV Equips Sprinter with Solar-Ready Features
RV PRO StaffKeystone RV has added solar-ready hookups to its Sprinter division, which now features a plug-and-play solar prep as standard equipment on all Sprinter travel trailers and fifth wheels.The...
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Navistar Reports Net Loss of $33M in Q1
RV PRO StaffNavistar International reported a first quarter 2016 net loss of $33 million.The loss is an improvement of 21 percent, compared to a first quarter 2015 net loss of $42 million. The...
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EverGreen’s I-GO Sales Jump 104 Percent in 2015
RV PRO StaffSales of EverGreen's I-GO travel trailers grew substantially during 2015, the company said, citing Statistical Surveys.According to the report, I-GO sales were up 104 percent among two-axle...
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