‘RV Buddies’ to Chronicle 1977 GMC Restoration

The 1977 GMC Royale that will be restored. “RV Buddies,” the Internet-based adventure-lifestyle show, has announced the launching of “Project RV,” a series of “webisodes” that will follow the bumper-to-bumper restoration of a classic 1977 GMC 26-foot Royale. “We’re really excited about this,” said show host Mark Summers in a news release. “Restoring, repairing or upgrading an RV is something most of the 8.2 million RV-owning households have either done, wanted... Read more

CPA Teresa Phillips Was Controller at Madison RV

Teresa Phillips, 45, controller of Madison RV, Madison, Ala., passed away Monday (May 24) after a heroic battle with cancer. “It’s a very sad day at Madison RV and it’s personally with great pain that I write,” Martin J. Shea, president, told RVBUSINESS.com. “Our friend, co-worker and a personal confidant passed away this morning. Teresa worked last week, even though she had taken a terrible turn for the worse. Her professionalism and dedication was a true statement as to her commitment... Read more

Panel Discusses Indiana’s New Workplace Gun Law

Like many employers in Indiana, the last few months have caused John Ganyard a lot of worry. A new Indiana gun law set to take effect July 1, will allow workers to keep firearms locked and stored away in their vehicles while at work. Ganyard, human resources manager of Keystone RV Co. in Elkhart, was among the sea of worried faces at the Matterhorn Conference Center Tuesday morning (May 25), according to the South Bend Tribune. The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel to discuss how... Read more

Mike Skinner to Visit Motor Home Specialist June 4

Mike Skinner NASCAR Truck Series driver Mike Skinner will barrel up to Motor Home Specialist’s RV dealership in Alvarado, Texas, on June 4 to greet fans and sign autographs prior to the big race at Texas Motor Speedway. Skinner currently drives the No. 5 truck with Navistar International and Monaco RV as his sponsor. “He’ll make a good showing for their company,” said Tyler O’Banion, account and inventory manager at Motor Home Specialist, in a news release. “Monaco and Navistar are outstanding... Read more

Baird Report: Strong Shipment Results Continue

Editor’s Note: Robert W. Baird & Co. issued a client newsletter following publication of the April wholesale deliveries report from the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Excerpts of the Baird advisory follow: Action April shipments improve 90%. The robust wholesale RV recovery continued in April with an 83% increase in towable shipments and a 167% increase in motorhomes. Strong wholesale growth continues to be driven by the bullwhip effect of easy comps and better inventory... Read more

RVIA: April Wholesale RV Shipments Soar 85%

RV wholesale deliveries to retailers were reported at 24,600 units in the April 2010 survey of manufacturers, up 2.5% over March 2010 and up 85% from this same month one year ago, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) reported today (May 26). Total shipments in April were at their highest level in two years. Seasonally adjusted they represented an annualized rate of nearly 250,000 units. All vehicle segments showed increeases in shipments over April 2009 levels, RVIA noted. Towables... Read more

Navistar’s Corporate Hq. Move to Lisle, Ill., Off?

A plan calling for Navistar International Corp. to move its international headquarters to Lisle, Ill., may be dead, according to the Chicago Daily Herald. Officials from the engine and truck manufacturing giant have informed village leaders they won’t be participating in planning and zoning commission hearings anymore. “There is a small group that doesn’t want us in Lisle for whatever reason and misrepresenting Navistar and many of our supporters,” Navistar Chairman Dan Ustian... Read more

Winnebago Names Circle of Excellence Winners

Winnebago Industries Inc. today (May 26) announced its Circle of Excellence dealerships for 2010. Winnebago Industries established the industry’s first dealer excellence program in 1986 in order to recognize select dealers for excellence in customer satisfaction. This year, 109 dealers were honored with the Circle of Excellence award in recognition of their excellence in customer satisfaction as it relates to the customers’ sales and service experience with the dealer. “Winnebago Industries... Read more

RVDA’s Faculty Cut Decision Has ‘No Real Impact’

The net effect of the decision of the RVDA Education Foundation’s board of directors to terminate the faculty program component of its RV Learning Center will be minimal, reports Phil Ingrassia, vice president of communications for the Fairfax, Va.-based Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA). RVDA Education Foundation Chairman Rick Horsey, a Delaware dealer, informed the independent “faculty” trainers aligned with the RV Learning Center by letter in mid-April that the Learning Center... Read more

5th Pomona RV & Travel Show on for June 18-20

The 5th Annual Pomona RV & Travel Show will be held June 18-20 at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. For the second year, the show is joining Summer Fest at the Fairplex. With one admission price, attendees will be able to shop for the latest RVs and summer toys, as well as attend the SCMA’s 24th Annual Boat Show and Pool & Spa Show by Master Spa, according to a news release. “The 2010 Summerfest will be a fun place to take your dad on Father’s Day weekend. What else could... Read more

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