Thwaits Named Product Manager at Dutchmen

  Ryan Thwaits Don Clark, president of Dutchmen RV announced this week that Ryan Thwaits has been appointed product manager for the company’s Four Winds and Kodiak product lines. “Ryan comes to Dutchmen with a great track record in the ultra lite weight business,” Clark said. “His enthusiasm and fast pace is just what we need to continue the upbeat momentum that we have gained from the introduction of our new product offering. We are committed to growing our business with Dutchmen... Read more

Gulf Stream to Show Lightweight Visa Trailer

Gulf Stream Coach will unveil the all new Visa lightweight travel trailer at the 47th Annual National RV trade Show Dec. 1-3 in Louisville, Ky. The 23-foot model has a dry weight of 2,586 pounds. Gulf Stream’s goal was to provide amenities like walk-around queen beds and full baths for the 3,500-pound tow vehicle, according to a news release. Visa also utilizes state-of-the-art composites inside and outside. Its unique profile decreases wind drag, while providing good interior head room.   Read More →

Judge Orders Liquidation of Country Coach Inc.

Country Coach Inc. CEO Jay Howard went to court Wednesday (Nov. 25) hoping to negotiate survival of his company. He ended up bargaining for access to his own office at the Junction City, Ore., plant. It was a negotiation he lost. Wells Fargo — seeking the return of $8.2 million in loans it made to the now-bankrupt company — has posted a security guard at the plant, although Howard may later be allowed a supervised visit to pick up his personal items, according to The Register-Guard, Eugene, Ore. “After... Read more

Happy Thanksgiving from RVBUSINESS.COM

The staff of RVBusiness and RVBUSINESS.COM wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving. We are taking the holiday off but will return on Friday to give our readers the latest breaking news as the RV industry approaches the 47th Annual National RV Trade Show next week in Louisville, Ky.  Read More →

Giant RV Takes on Damon Motor Coach Line

Giant RV, the largest RV dealership on the West Coast (second largest in the country), has become a full line Damon Motor Coach dealer. “We are excited about the Damon lineup,” said Dick Torres, general manager of Giant RV. “They are a good fit for many reasons.” Damon, a division of Thor Industries, added Thor Motorized Services (TMS) this past year and the new commitment to back-end support has attracted attention, according to a news release. “Damon has always been known for a high level... Read more

Fleetwood Legacy Rolls On to Louisville Show

Fleetwood RV Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, will launch several new products and innovations during its “The Legacy Rolls On” product launch event at the 47th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. on Tuesday (Dec. 1). The event, which focuses on Fleetwood’s 60-year legacy of building innovative products backed by an industry-leading warranty, will take place in Fleetwood’s display at 11 a.m. EST. New features and innovations that will be... Read more

Major Drew Industries Inc. Presence at RV Show

  Jason Lippert The Drew Industries family of companies, including Lippert Components Inc., Kinro Inc., Kinro Composites, Seating Technology, Michiana Mattress and Happijac, are all preparing for their biggest-ever participation at the upcoming 47th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., Dec. 1-3. “Business has been significantly better in the last few months,” Jason Lippert, president and CEO of Lippert Components and Kinro, said in a news release. “Production levels... Read more

Spartan to Unveil ‘New Class in RV Platforms’

In a move that could revolutionize the motorhome chassis business, Spartan Motors Inc., Charlotte, Mich., will unveil a ”New Class in RV Platforms” Tuesday (Dec. 1) at the 47th National RV Trade Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center In Louisville, Ky. ”The ‘New Class in RV Platforms’ is a concept that can enable any OEM (Class A, Class C, towable, specialized) or dealer to enter the highly profitable motorized market segment or particular ‘niche’ with little... Read more

EverGreen’s Unique Fiver Going to Louisville

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC will show its new 30-foot, all-composite, eco-friendly fifth-wheel trailer at the 47th Annual National RV Trade Show Dec. 1-3 in Louisville, Ky.  EverGreen uses composite materials, known as ComposiTek construction, with floor, walls and roof that are wood-free, creating a longer lasting, stronger, lighter weight product that is easier to tow and more fuel-efficient, according to a news release.  The 30-foot trailer features a rear living room floorplan and... Read more

RVIA: October Wholesale Shipments Surge 23%

Total RV shipments to retailers were reported at 16,600 units in the October survey of manufacturers, up 23% from this month one year earlier, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Associaiton (RVIA). On a seasonally adjusted annual rate basis, October shipments reached 216,000 units, topping 200,000 units for the third consecutive month. Year-to-date totals have now reached 138,000 units, off 38.8% from this same period one year ago but slowly erasing larger loses earlier this year. The... Read more

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