GulfTran LLC Explains Production Plan for New Buses

GulfTran LLC, a new company formed by the principles of RV manufacturer Gulf Stream Coach Inc., expects to market between 750 and 1,000 12- to 25-seat commercial shuttle buses annually beginning in November. It’s all part of a new shirt on the part of the closely held, Nappanee, Ind.-based company outside of the tradtional recreational vehicle business. In fact, the commercial shuttle bus arena is the second market outside the RV industry that Gulf Stream has ventured in to in recent months.... Read more

RV Industry Encouraged by Business at Pomona Show

The crowds and exhibits were smaller than last year, but manufacturers reported brisk sales at the California RV Show that ended Sunday (Oct. 24) at the Fairplex in Pomona. ”We saw a definite upswing in retail traffic,” said Bryan Walczak, product manager for Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC’s Elk Ridge and Big Country fifth-wheels. ”The biggest thing that we sensed this year over last is that there were more qualified buyers than people who were coming just to look and... Read more

Canadian RV Dealer Brings Different Style to U.S. Market

Bruce Urban, the Canadian RV dealership magnate who sold about $130 million of the vehicles this year and will open his first U.S. location in Riverside, Calif., has a different way of selling RVs. He appears to make each one a themed experience, equipped with arcade games for the kids and gimmicks like a monster truck parked outside. And when it comes down to selling the RVs, he said he sets himself apart even more, according to the Riverside Press-Enterprise. Urban said his sales staff doesn’t... Read more

Adventurer RV Finds Cost Savings in U.S. Operation

There were a few industries that took huge hits when the recession struck. The RV business was one of them. What a difference a year can make. Now, one Yakima, Wash., manufacturer has not only increased production it may have to start hiring soon. It might be hard to believe but the slow economy and weak dollar has the production line at Adventurer RV busier than ever, according to KIMA-TV, Yakima. “It just makes us a lot more competitive in Canada and since we primarily distribute back into... Read more

Best Parks in America Expanding Its Brand Outreach

Best Parks in America (BPA), a six-year-old network of 23 premium level RV resorts in 11 states, recently announced a program overhaul that will put the Best Parks in America brand within reach of hundreds of top-rated RV parks across the country. The new Best Parks in America direction will expand on offering camping consumers the best in RVing and camping, helping them quickly locate the best RV park and campground locations in the areas they most want to visit via the park industry’s only “niche”... Read more

Gulf Stream Recalls 50 Idled Motorhome Workers

Gulf Stream Coach Inc., Nappanee, Ind., has hired back 50 laid off workers during the last six weeks in its motorhome division and expects to increase production of ”affordable” Conquest Class C’s and gas-powered Sun Voyager Class A’s by 25% by the first of the year. ”We are increasing production and we are bringing people back,” said David Middleton, motorized national sales manager. Middleton said the company expects increased orders for lower-priced motorhomes... Read more

Canadian RV Dealer Opens Store in Riverside, Calif.

Undeterred by a recession that has battered the RV industry and its presence in the Southern California’s Inland region, a multimillion-dollar Canadian RV dealer is opening its first U.S. dealership in Riverside to be closer to a travel trailer manufacturer that the owner considers his “hidden secret,” according to the Riverside Press-Enterprise. The dealership, American All-Star RV at 7207 Indiana Ave. off Highway 91 near Madison Street, will soon be filled with Riverside-based... Read more

Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show Set for Jan. 13-17

The 80th annual Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show docks Jan. 13-17 at McCormick Place, offering the largest selection of boats, RVs and marine accessories in the Midwest from top manufacturers at the best deals of the year, according to a news release.  “In its 80th year, the Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show continues to provide visitors with the opportunity to experience all the marine industry has to offer,” said Keith Ogulnick, show manager. “Whether you come to view and buy the... Read more

Wall Street’s Baird & Co. Reflects on RV Shipment Data

Editor’s Note: The Wall Street investment firm of Robert W. Baird & Co. had these observations on the September wholesale RV shipment data released Monday by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA): Towable shipments increase again in September. Total shipments increased 15%, driven by a 21% increase in towable shipments. Motorhomes shipments fell 31% in September, but declines continue to moderate. The towable data are directionally consistent with our expectations for Thor... Read more

Johnson RV Sales Opens New Store in Sandy, Ore.

Johnson RV has opened a new store on a seven-acre site in Sandy, Ore. The new facility offers a comprehensive new and pre-owned RV sales operation, RV rentals, 12 state-of-the-art service bays, full paint and body shop and retail parts and accessories store. An official grand opening will follow this spring, according to a news release. Owner and founder Brandon Johnson said the company’s broad selection, full-service offering and unique warranty program are the fundamentals that have strengthened... Read more

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