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Mark Wahlberg Eyes Car Dealership, RV Park Planned
RV PRO StaffPlans are underway for actor Mark Wahlberg to land another car dealership in Columbus, Ohio.This story by Beth Burger originally appeared in The Columbus Dispatch.“We are exploring all...
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Heartland RV Applies for STOR-MOR Patent
RV PRO StaffHeartland RV announced it has a pending patent application for its new STOR-MOR Storage system, which maximizes front-end storage space, according to the company.“The idea behind STOR-MOR...
View ArticleRVIA Board Approves Fifth Wheel Dimensions
RV PRO StaffThe RV Industry Association’s board of directors met last week to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities facing the RV industry. The March 4 meeting in Tucson, focused on finalizing...
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Winnebago, Volta Deliver 10% Energy Storage Increase to Select Class B’s
RV PRO StaffWinnebago and Volta Power Systems have announced a 10-percent energy capacity increase for the Pure3 Advanced Energy System on select Class B camper vans. The total maximum energy storage...
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Spartan Motors Sales Increase 32% for 2019
RV PRO StaffSpartan Motors has reported operating results for the fourth quarter and full-year periods ending Dec. 31, 2019, showing that sales increased $186 million, or 32.6 percent, to $756.5...
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Gallery: Winnebago Goes to the Desert
Travis O. PryorPALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Winnebago dealers gathered for the manufacturer’s annual dealer days at the JW Marriott Resort in Palm Springs, Calif., beginning Tuesday.Rain greeted those...
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Winnebago Names ‘Flying W Dealer Excellence Award’ Winners
RV PRO StaffWinnebago has announced the winners of the 2020 Flying W Dealer Excellence Award at the “Bound Together” dealer meeting in Palm Springs, Calif. The award recognizes top Winnebago dealer...
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Forest River Sued by Former Employees
RV PRO StaffSeveral former employees of Forest River have filed lawsuits in recent months, for claims including sexual harassment and racial discrimination.This story by Jordan Fouts originally...
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NHTSA: Daimler to Recall 8,595 Sprinter Units
RV PRO StaffDaimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screws that secure the intermediate bearing of the steering spindle may not have...
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Washington Passes RV Length Bill
RV PRO StaffThe RV Industry Association has reported that a bill to solve an RV length issue in Washington was recently passed by the Washington State Senate. Although the bill (WA HB 2242) had...
View ArticleVIDEO: Coachmen Unveils Class A Gas Line
RV PRO StaffCoachmen recently introduced a new Class A gas line, the Encore, designed to offer customers a proposition and product amenities typically found in rear diesel products.The Encore, Coachmen...
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Horizon Global Reports Mixed Financial Results
RV PRO StaffHorizon Global has reported fourth quarter and full-year financial results for 2019. Net sales for the full year were $690 million, a decrease of $23.5 million, or 3.3 percent. Net sales...
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Keystone RV Unveils New Corporate Identity
RV PRO StaffKeystone RV recently unveiled an updated corporate identity and call-to-arms.“For so many of our owners, RVing fundamentally changed their lives,” said Christy Spencer, director of...
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THOR Hires Gunpowder for Marketing
RV PRO StaffTHOR Industries has chosen Wisconsin-based PR shop Gunpowder as its North American AOR.This story by Thomas Moore originally appeared in PR Week.Gunpowder is handling consumer and corporate...
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Northwood, Outdoors RV Temporarily Close Plants
RV PRO StaffLa Grande, Ore.-based RV manufacturers, Northwood and Outdoors RV are temporarily closing down their manufacturing facilities. The shutdowns are a proactive measure to protect workers and...
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Top Manufacturers Taking Preventative Measures
David MacNealAs statewide and nationwide protocols are set into action regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, concern has mounted over the production status of RV manufacturers. Recently, Oregon-based...
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Forest River Names No. 1 Diesel Dealer
RV PRO StaffTotal Value RV of Elkhart Indiana was recently presented with a plaque by Forest River Diesel Division National Sales Director Tim Cunningham, which reads: “Forest River Diesel Division...
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Northwood, Outdoors RV Extend Plant Closures
RV PRO StaffNorthwood Investments, parent company to both Northwood Mfg. and Outdoors RV, are extending its temporary plant closures by another week as all production will continue to be halted through...
View ArticleHeartland RV Files Patent for Hidden Garage
RV PRO StaffHeartland RV currently has a pending patent application for its new Hidden Garage, which debuted in the new Cyclone 4214 toy hauler.“With the design of the front living room, the (Cyclone)...
View ArticleWinnebago, THOR Industries Approve Quarterly Cash Dividend
RV PRO StaffWinnebago Industries’ board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share payable on April 29 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on April...
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