National RV Show Attendance Level Early On
RV PRO StaffAttendance at the RV Industry Show in Louisville, Ky. was even with 2014 numbers after the first day of the show, the Association reported.Attendance in individual categories showed some...
View ArticleVIDEO: Winnebago’s WinnVision Gives Virtual Reality Experience
RV PRO StaffDuring this week’s RV Industry Association National RV Trade Show, Winnebago showcased its WinnVision, a virtual reality tour that the company says delivers unprecedented digital tours of...
View ArticlePower Solutions Showcases New Engine Options
RV PRO StaffPower Solutions International, a company that makes emissions-certified alternative-fuel and conventional power systems, presented its latest gasoline-fueled RV engines at the RV Industry...
View ArticleIndiana Transport Company Vies for Storage Space in Oregon
RV PRO StaffGale Marshall got his day in front of the Pendleton, Ore., City Council, but he couldn’t convince its members to reconsider leasing land east of Newly Weds Foods to an RV storage...
View ArticleThe Truck Camper Conundrum
The North American truck camper could be called the “Rodney Dangerfield of the RV industry” – because it receives so little respect or media attention.Part of the issue may have to do with the fact...
View ArticleAmerica Choice Gears Up for ‘Meet the Manufacturer’ Event
RV PRO StaffAmerica Choice RV is presenting its second Annual Meet the Manufacturer Day Dec. 11-13 at its flagship store in Ocala, Fla.The event features walk-throughs, demonstrations and manufacturer...
View ArticleTandem Towing Transport Bill Becomes Law
RV PRO StaffPresident Barack Obama has signed into law legislation permitting the tandem towing of light- and medium-duty trailers from manufacturers to dealers throughout the United States that was a...
View ArticleManufacturer Offers Free Freight in December
RV PRO StaffJumping Jack Camper Trailers is offering free freight for units bought throughout December.The Salt Lake City-based popup manufacturer offered the deal to new and existing Jumping Jack...
View ArticleReport: Forest River Employee Recounts CO Leak
RV PRO StaffOn Monday, 142 employees entered Plant 6 at the Forest River RV facility in Middlebury and within 20 to 25 minutes, a few employees started to feel symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning,...
View ArticleShurhold Gives New Brush a Spin
RV PRO StaffShurhold debuted its new Pro Rotary Polisher, a tool designed to get RV surfaces back to their showroom shine, according to a news release.The polisher is designed for professional...
View ArticleWinegard Begins Shipping New Portable Model
RV PRO StaffWinegard begins shipping today for the newest model in its G2 lineup of portable satellite antennas.The company’s Carryout G2+ satellite antenna is an auto-adjusting dome that is compatible...
View ArticleHeartland Readies Idaho Plant, Eyes Expansion
RV PRO StaffHeartland RVs is going all-in with its new manufacturing facility in Nampa, the company's president told the Idaho Press on Wednesday.Heartland is preparing to open the new location in...
View ArticleWinnebago Names New Class A Product Manager
RV PRO StaffWinnebago Industries promoted Rick DeVries to the position of product manager.In his new position, DeVries is responsible for overseeing all product management decisions for the company’s...
View ArticleCrossRoads Debuts Newest Altitude Line
RV PRO StaffCrossRoads RV, a manufacturer of travel trailers and fifth wheels, is excited to announce the newest addition to its Altitude product lineup: the Altitude SL.This line offers four...
View ArticleTravel Lite Owners Give Toys at Indiana Store
RV PRO StaffA Goshen family spent part of the weekend giving back to the community.The Johns family, of Goshen, gave away more than 100 toys Saturday at Martin’s Super Market in Nappanee, Ind., to...
View ArticleOpinion: Don’t Mistake Staying Relevant With Innovation
Jesse SidlauskasWhen it comes to innovating new technology, business owners often perceive a predicament: take risks on new technology, or stick with what’s working.While partially true, that...
View ArticleWinnebago Names New Sales Manager
RV PRO StaffWinnebago Towables has named Brad Gude the northeast U.S. and eastern Canada district sales manager.In the new position, Gude is responsible for sales of Winnebago travel trailer, fifth...
View ArticleCDK to Transition to New President, CEO
RV PRO StaffCDK Global will make changes at the highest level of leadership next year.The company implemented a “leadership transition plan” on Monday (Dec. 14) in which Brian MacDonald, who serves on...
View ArticleAugusta RV Rolls Out Factory Direct Model
Jesse SidlauskasAugusta RV has begun offering its lineup of luxury fifth wheels through a factory direct model. The company, which makes the Ambition and Luxe fifth wheels, switched to the...
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