Re-Implementing Old Trade Agreement Difficult
RV PRO StaffIt’s a refrain frequently heard in Canada: That ending NAFTA wouldn’t change much in economic relations with the U.S., because the countries could simply pull their older agreement off the...
View ArticleU.S. NAFTA Proposal Rejected by Mexico
RV PRO StaffThe Mexican Auto Industry Association on Thursday rejected U.S. proposals to increase North American content for autos produced in the region and require, under a new NAFTA deal, that half...
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Thor Relocates Human Resources Department
RV PRO StaffThor Motor Coach is centralizing its human resources department at a location on the east side of Elkhart, to increase efficiency and move the human resources department away from a...
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Winnebago CEO Paves New Direction
RV PRO StaffMichael Happe is leading a resurgence of one of the most famous names in the RV industry.When Happe became CEO of Winnebago Industries in January 2016 after a nearly 20-year career at...
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Alliance Coach Adds Forest River Class A Coaches
RV PRO StaffAlliance Coach of Wildwood, Fla., has added the full line of Forest River Class A diesel motorcoaches to its current selection of motorized and towable RVs. Company owners Alan and Judy...
View ArticleElkhart Enters Its Renaissance Age
RV PRO StaffThe RV industry is posting impressive numbers: RV wholesale shipments through August are up 15 percent compared to the first eight months of 2016, said RVIA. And that means booming business...
View ArticleAmerican Auto Industry Unites to Defend NAFTA
RV PRO StaffYesterday, America’s auto manufacturers, parts suppliers, and dealers announced the formation of “Driving American Jobs,” a coalition to safeguard American jobs in the automotive...
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Starcraft to Produce Mossy Oak-Branded RVs
RV PRO StaffStarcraft RV has announced a licensing agreement with Mossy Oak, a leader in outdoor, hunting and recreation lifestyle products. The agreement establishes Starcraft RV, a division of Jayco,...
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Religious Colony to Make TrailManor ‘Shine Again’
David MacNealPaul Wipf has faith in something big.Wipf commutes to work from Sioux Falls every morning, driving 56 miles to a Hutterite colony in South Dakota. The past Pepsi region manager for 30...
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RVIA Reports Best September Shipment Record in 40 Years
RV PRO StaffRVIA’s September survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments finished at 43,598 units, an increase of 29.4 percent over the 33,704 units shipped last September, making it the best...
View ArticleLa Mesa RV to Offer Xalta Motorhomes
RV PRO StaffRegency RV announced that it has added La Mesa RV’s Albuquerque location to its roster of dealers selling its new, luxury Xalta Class B Motorhomes. The coaches are built on the...
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This Week in Recalls
RV PRO StaffForest River is recalling certain 2013 to 2014 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers. The frames on these vehicles may not have had reinforcement stiffeners welded onto the...
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Fire Damages Renegade RV Factory
RV PRO StaffA Bristol, Ind., area RV manufacturer is recovering Saturday following a stubborn fire.The fire at Renegade RV took crews hours to contain.Multiple fire departments were called out to help...
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inTech Luna in Full Production
RV PRO StaffinTech RV is beginning full production on its all-new modified teardrop camper called Luna, which was debuted at this year’s Elkhart RV Open House. “The level of success we had with Luna at...
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Spartan Motors Shows 27 Percent Increase, Q3
RV PRO StaffSpartan Motors has reported operating results for its third quarter ending Sept. 30, noting a net income of $13.5 million compared to $2.7 million in the third quarter of 2016. Sales were...
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Tiffin Founder to Receive RVDA’s Titan Award
RV PRO StaffTiffin Motorhomes founder, Bob Tiffin, will be presented with the National RV Dealers Association’s Titan Award on Nov. 29. This award recognizes pioneering efforts of individuals whose...
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Airstream Debuts AIR Lab
RV PRO StaffAirstream recently launched AIR (Airstream Innovation and Research) Lab, a 22,000-square-foot, expanded R&D center at its manufacturing plant in Jackson Center, Ohio. “Airstream has...
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Forest River Plans Second Expansion
RV PRO StaffForest River announced plans to expand its operations to DeKalb County creating up to 125 new jobs by 2019.“Indiana is a powerhouse when it comes to the RV industry, with over 80 percent of...
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Community: Thor Industries Builds H4H Home
RV PRO StaffThor Industries employees, and owners of operating subsidiaries, volunteered their time to help build a new home for a local Elkhart family with the help of the Habitat for Humanity of...
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EarthRoamer Unveils the New XV-HD
RV PRO StaffEarthRoamer of Dacono, Colo., recently announced the expansion of its product line with the XV-HD. Built on a 4WD Ford F-750 chassis and designed to accommodate up to six people, the...
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