$2.4 Million Loss in Q3, Skyline Corp.
By RV PRO StaffIt has been a rough start to 2017 for Skyline Corp.One of the oldest builders of manufactured housing in the nation, Skyline reported losses from continuing operations of $2.4 million in...
View ArticleManufacturing Jobs Threatened by Oversea Jobs and Robots
By RV PRO StaffMini motorcycle and go-kart maker Monster Moto made a big bet on U.S. manufacturing by moving assembly to this Louisiana town in 2016 from China.But it will be a long ride before it can...
View ArticleStarcraft RV Rebrands Itself
By RV PRO StaffIn addition to its new 2018 model year lineup, Topeka, Ind.-based Starcraft RV, a division of Jayco, has rolled-out a new look for the brand that includes several product enhancements, a...
View ArticleAlpha Systems Plans $8.5 Million Expansion, Jobs
By RV PRO StaffA local company in Elkhart, Ind. is seeking to invest $8.5 million in an expansion plan that will add 20 jobs by the end of 2020. The Elkhart City Council passed a resolution allowing...
View ArticleAirstream Basecamp Adds Truma Combi
By RV PRO StaffThe 2017 Airstream Basecamp model will include the Truma Combi as its combination water heater and forced-air furnace appliance.“We needed systems on the Basecamp to be robust, reliable,...
View ArticleThe UK’s National Motorhome Show Begins Today
By RV PRO StaffMotorhomes and Campervans will fill the East of England Showground as the National Motorhome Show returns April 21 to 23 where45 local and national dealers throughout Europe will be in...
View ArticleSprout Tiny Homes Partners with WeeCasa
By RV PRO StaffSprout Tiny Homes, a La Junta, Colo.-based designer and builder of tiny houses, announced a collaboration and partnership with WeeCasa. Located on the Saint Vrain river in Lyons, Colo.,...
View ArticleKeystone Automotive Welcomes Several New Lines
By RV PRO StaffKeystone recently added GRID Off Road, Plombco, Revolution Supply, HUF North America, Intellitronix, and JW Speaker to its ever-growing selection of inventory. Keystone is pleased to...
View ArticleSeveral Recalls Issued by NHTSA
By RV PRO StaffForest River is recalling certain 2016 to 2017 XLR Toyhauler RVs. The fasteners for the side patio deck bar lock in these vehicles may not be strong enough, allowing the patio door to...
View ArticleinTech RV Relocates to Nappanee, Ind., Facility
By RV PRO StaffinTech RV announced that it will be moving into its new 42,000-square-foot facility located in Nappanee, Ind., over the next few weeks. The new building is located just one block east of...
View ArticleJayco Adds Garmin ‘Infotainment’ System to 2018 Fleet
By RV PRO StaffOlathe, Kan.-based Garmin International announced the RV-BBT601 – an advanced OEM infotainment system designed for RVs featuring navigation from Garmin, and audio powered by FUSION...
View ArticleRegency RV Ramping Up Presence in Class B Market
By David MacNealLast month, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis rolled onto Regency RV’s assembly line in Fort Worth, Texas, awaiting the master outfitters to manufacture the coach into a luxury Class B...
View ArticleCrane Co. Reports First Quarter Results
By RV PRO StaffbCrane Co., parent group of materials supplier Crane Composites, reported first quarter 2017 earnings of $1.05 per diluted share, compared to $0.93 per share in the first quarter of...
View ArticleSpartan Steps Up Refurbishing Ops
By RV PRO StaffSpartan Emergency Response, a business unit of Spartan Motors, announced the opening of its fire apparatus and fleet vehicle Refurbishment Centers to meet industry needs for a...
View ArticleRV Shipments Up Sharply in First Quarter
By RV PRO StaffRVIA’s March survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments finishing the first quarter of the year on a very strong note. Monthly shipments reached 47,579 units, an increase of...
View ArticleNewmar Unveils New Aire
By Travis O. PryorKISSIMMEE, Fla. – With a fanfare of music and a blast of confetti, Newmar this morning unveiled the highlight of its 50th anniversary 2018 model line called the New Aire.Some 300...
View ArticleREV Group Acquires Ferrara Fire Apparatus
By RV PRO StaffREV Group, a $2 billion manufacturer of specialty vehicle brands and leading provider of parts and services, announced the acquisition of Ferrara Fire Apparatus, a leading custom fire...
View ArticleSpartan Motors Partners with Ranger Design
By RV PRO StaffSpartan Fleet Vehicles and Services, a business unit of Spartan Motors, announced a partnership with Ranger Design, a commercial van outfit manufacturer for mobile professionals, at the...
View ArticleTravel Trailer Toy Haulers on a Tear
By Steve BiblerTravel trailers have been one of the prime participants in and recipients of the RV industry’s much-ballyhooed, post-recession recovery – and that growth extends to travel trailer toy...
View ArticleNewmar Honors Dealers for Excellence
By Travis O. PryorKISSIMMEE, Fla. – Newmar honored several its dealers during a Tuesday evening awards banquet at the manufacturer’s annual dealer meetings.Dealers were honored for receiving Delivery...
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