Grand Coach Awarded MasterUpfitter Status
RV PRO StaffDaimler Vans recently granted its MasterUpfitter 2017 to 2018 status to Grand Coach.“We are honored to receive this prestigious certification from Mercedes,” said Darryl Connors, president...
View ArticleMercedes Financial Services to Get New Facility
RV PRO StaffMercedes-Benz Financial Services recently announced it will lease a new 200,000 square-foot facility at AllianceTexas in Fort Worth, Texas. The new building will serve as Mercedes-Benz...
View ArticleRV PRO Best of Show
Travis O. PryorLOUISVILLE, Ky.– Every year, as the RV PRO editorial staff wanders around the Kentucky Exposition Center halls, we are on the hunt for something special – the best of the best.As we talk...
View ArticleCommunity: FEMA to Help More Harvey Evacuees with RVs
RV PRO StaffMany storm victims are still without a home nearly three-and-a-half months out from Hurricane Harvey. But there are some positive signs that housing will soon be on the way. What looks like...
View ArticleManufacturers Using Recalled Fire Extinguisher Asked to Submit a Report
RV PRO StaffThe RV Industry Association has received information regarding a recall of fire extinguishers that may have been installed as original equipment in RVs. RV manufacturer that installed fire...
View ArticleGallery: Our Top RV Picks for 2018
RV PRO StaffTake a look at this year’s list of RV PRO’s Best of Show winners. To learn more details about the vehicles and hear from the product managers, be sure to read the upcoming January issue of...
View ArticleNAFTA Negotiations Slow, Take Holiday Break
RV PRO StaffNAFTA negotiators gathered at an informal session in Washington last week to consider ways to work around a main impasse of the talks so far, a U.S. demand on auto parts deemed unfeasible...
View ArticleThis Week in Recalls: Kidde’s Extinguishers Affects 15 Manufacturers
RV PRO StaffFifteen manufacturers are recalling RVs equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Keystone RV’s CEO Matt Zimmerman
David MacNealFor episode four of 'In the Know,' we meet up with Keystone RV CEO Matt Zimmerman at the National RV Trade Show to discuss past and future collaborations the manufacturer has done.Industry...
View ArticleKeystone RV’s CEO Matt Zimmerman
Keystone RV’s CEO Matt Zimmerman December 18, 2017 For episode four of 'In the Know,' we meet up with Keystone RV CEO Matt Zimmerman at the National RV Trade Show to discuss past and future...
View ArticleAliner Welcomes Schreck RV To Network
RV PRO StaffAliner recently added Schreck RV in Apolla, Pa., to its networkThe 50-year-old company will now carry both Aliners and Ascapes.“It’s a great fit for our company. Schreck RV is highly...
View ArticleRoadtrek Awarded Gold
RV PRO StaffErwin Hymer Group North America, a manufacturer of Class B motorhomes in North America, has been awarded Motorhome Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Gold Award for the Roadtrek Class B...
View ArticleNew Video Highlights Surveyor Advantages
RV PRO StaffSurveyor, a division of Forest River Inc., released a marketing video meant to highlight the company’s focus on quality construction, innovative features, and dedication to keeping dealer...
View ArticleREV Group Reports a 25 Percent Growth
RV PRO StaffREV Group has reported results for its fiscal fourth quarter 2017, showing consolidated net sales of $683.9 million, growing 25.5 percent over last year. This increase was driven by strong...
View ArticleTowable Segment Drives Winnebago Growth in Q1
RV PRO StaffWinnebago has reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018, showing an increase of 83.5 percent, compared to $245.3 million for the fiscal 2017 period. Gross profit...
View ArticleAirstream Honors Quality Dealers
RV PRO StaffAirstream has honored a group of dealers who have recently earned the distinction of Five Rivet status. These dealers join the 10 Airstream dealers who achieved this status in October....
View ArticleTrends: Happier Camper Tailored to Millennials
RV PRO StaffMost people are eager for some comforts of home, including Wi-Fi, giving rise to the “glamping” industry. As a result, RV sales have surged to their highest levels ever, and, in an...
View ArticleREV Group CEO Anticipates Growth Through China
RV PRO StaffMilwaukee-based specialty vehicle makers REV Group could see its international revenue match its current sales total within five years, company president and CEO Tim Sullivan told analysts...
View ArticleThis Week in Recalls
RV PRO StaffNewmar is recalling certain 2018 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The front side marker lights on these vehicles may not be connected to the wiring harness. Additionally, when the...
View ArticleLance Announces 2018 POP Program
RV PRO StaffLance recently announced that it will enhance its annual point of purchase (POP) marketing materials program, making it available at no charge to all dealers.“We want to celebrate the...
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