OPUS Camper Eyes U.S. Dealer Network
RV PRO StaffPurple Line subsidiary OPUS Camper, aims to build a dealer network to expand its lineup of folding campers to the U.S., according to a recent news release from the company.The tow-behind...
View ArticleAirstream Plans More Growth
RV PRO StaffFueled by its recent acquisition, Airstream is planning more major investments and an even larger hiring push, Dayton Biz Journal reports.Bob Wheeler, president and CEO of the Jackson...
View ArticleDrew Doubles Credit Facility to Fuel Growth
RV PRO StaffDrew Industries has doubled its revolving credit facility, replacing its existing $100-billion credit facility, the company reported in a news release Thursday (April 28).The company...
View Article‘Small’ Florida Dealer Selling on National Stage
RV PRO StaffWinter Garden, Fla.-based Independence RV has been named one of the top dealers in the country in 2015 for Newmar.Independence RV operates on a small, leased lot and has been in the Winter...
View ArticleLippert's One-Touch Travel Trailer Leveling System
Lippert Component's Ground Control TTLippert Components debuted its newest leveling system, Ground Control TT, an automatic leveling system designed for travel trailers.The company touts the product as...
View ArticleForest River to Issue Rockport Recall
RV PRO StaffForest River is recalling 27 units from its 2015-16 Rockport vehicles, models RPAF1466N, RPAF14FX and RPGSA92-12, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports.The affected...
View ArticleLawsuit Filed Against RV Peddler
RV PRO StaffAttorney David Karnas said Friday he has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit in Yuma (Ariz.) County Superior Court on behalf of four customers against RV Peddler for fraud and deceit, the Yuma...
View ArticleProposed HUD Rule Awaits Approval
By Jesse SidlauskasThe proposed rule that clarifies how RVs are defined, and is used to distinguish them from manufactured homes, now awaits final approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...
View ArticleSpartan to Participate in NHTSA Reporting Seminar
RV PRO StaffSpartan Motors is spearheading efforts to increase awareness of reporting obligations set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, while promoting a more transparent and...
View ArticlePrime Time, ASA Collaborate on 'Sick' Sound System
RV PRO StaffPrime Time Mfg. and ASA Electronics collaborated recently to create a JENSEN audio package named Sick Soundz for Prime Time’s Spartan Toy Hauler line.The package consists of JENSEN’s...
View ArticleHymer Taps Snell to Lead Motorized Sales
RV PRO StaffFormer Monaco and Holiday Rambler President Mike Snell joined Erwin Hymer Group North America in the role of vice president of sales and service for its motorized line.Snell comes to the...
View ArticleWinnebago Debuts New Minnie Floorplan
RV PRO StaffWinnebago has released the 2500RL floorplan for its Minnie line of travel trailers.The new Minnie 2500RL features an open living space, master bedroom and an easily accessed bathroom.At...
View ArticleForest River Debuts New Wildcat
RV PRO StaffThe Wildcat division of Elkhart, Ind.-based Forest River, debuted its all-new travel trailer targeting the high-volume, mid-price laminated trailer market, according to a news...
View ArticleElkhart County Voters Buck Trends in Primary
RV PRO StaffVoters in RV Country bucked statewide trends in Tuesday’s presidential primaries in Indiana.The state’s primary was touted as a decisive battleground for both Democrats and Republicans, and...
View ArticleLa Mesa Names Roadtrek Sales Manager
RV PRO StaffSan Diego, Calif.-based La Mesa RV Center is pleased to announce the recent addition of Jim Eberhardt to its sales team as Roadtrek Sales Manager. Eberhardt comes to La Mesa RV with over 20...
View ArticleGrand Design Plans Another Expansion
RV PRO StaffOn the heels of last year’s 62,000 square-foot expansion to the Grand Design lamination and PDI facilities, Grand Design has secured an additional 48 acres across the street with plans for...
View ArticleRVIA's Mac Bryan: It's Time 'For New Generation'
By Jesse SidlauskasWhen he started his job at the RV Industry Association in 1977, Mac Bryan wouldn’t have guessed it would turn into a four-decade career.Bryan, who announced his decision to retire...
View ArticleMARVAC to Honor DeWitt After Golf Outing
RV PRO StaffThe Michigan Association of RVs and Campgrounds will host its 21st HARVEST Golf Outing on June 13, followed by a reception for retiring Executive Director Tim DeWitt, according to a news...
View ArticleHall of Fame to Host Induction Dinner Aug. 1
RV PRO StaffThe RV/MH Hall of Fame will host its annual induction dinner to honor the Class of 2016 on Aug. 1 at the Hall of Fame's Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, Ind.“I want to emphasize...
View ArticleTraveland RV Buys Former Sunridge Property for Expansion
By Jesse SidlauskasThe vacancy left in the Alberta market following the March bankruptcy of Sunridge RV, won't last for long. Traveland RV will open a new store later this month at the former Sunridge...
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