LIFESTYLE Luxury RV Adding to Fiver Lineup

LS38RS floorplan from LIFESTYLE Luxury RV Middlebury, Ind.-based LIFESTYLE Luxury RV, a division of EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC, announced the release of its newest luxury fifth-wheel floorplan, the LS38RS. According to a press release, the LS38RS is designed “with the luxury fifth-wheel customer in mind and offers an impressive array of standard and optional features, and luxury amenities.” Key features include a spacious side-aisle entry with a large, full walk-around bedroom;... Read more

SSI: Feb. Canadian Towable Sales Down 5.2%

Year-over-year Canadian retail sales of towable RVs fell 5.2% in February and 9.5% for the two months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector retreated 4.7% in February and 9.3% for the two months. • Fifth-wheel sales edged down 3% for the month and declined 6.9% year-to-date. • Folding camping trailer registrations declined 21.9% in February and 23.5% for the two months. • Recreational park trailers... Read more

Grand Design Upping Production, Work Force

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence meets with Grand Design workers The RV industry is on its way back in Indiana, and Elkhart County has a lot to do with it. According to a Goshen News report, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence made a brief appearance in Middlebury Thursday (April 18) afternoon to help celebrate the recent expansion plans of up-and-coming RV manufacturer Grand Design RV LLC. Surrounded by Grand Design executives, employees, team members, suppliers and their family members, Grand Design President and... Read more

Newmar Show Good Sign for Motorized Sales

Newmar President Matt Miller (L) and John Sammut, VP of sales and marketing Judging by the activity level at Newmar Corp.’s dealer meeting, April 9-11 at the Gaylord Texan Hotel in the Dallas suburb of Grapevine, the recreational vehicle industry’s gradual recovery appears to be continuing in a big way. Beyond all of the glitz and glitter of the new 2014 models on display, the big news for family-held Newmar’s management team at its first dealer meeting since 2008 had to do with the upbeat... Read more

SSI: Towable Sales Slow in February, Rise 3%

Year-over-year retail towable sales edged up 3.1% in February while registrations for the two months showed a 12.8% gain. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector were up 4.1% in February and rose 13.6% for the two months. • Fifth-wheel registrations grew 2.8% for the month and 13.8% year-to-date. • Folding camping trailer sales dipped 0.8% in February but gained 2.5% year-to-date. • Recreational... Read more

Lazydays Hires Tim Sheehan for CEO Position

Lazydays has hired Tim Sheehan as CEO, replacing John Horton, who left the company last October. According to a press release, Sheehan will officially join Lazydays in his new role as CEO on April 22 while Randy Lay will continue his CFO duties for Lazydays after serving as interim CEO. Sheehan joins the Seffner, Fla.-based dealer after 25-plus years with Best Buy, where he held numerous positions before being named as executive vice president, chief administrative officer in 2009. Lazydays... Read more

Keystone Ups Production On Laredo Towables

Keystone Laredo travel trailer Strong first-quarter retail shows coupled with aggressive dealer orders have created growing demand for Keystone RV Co.’s Laredo travel trailers, fifth-wheels and super-light fifth-wheels, according to a news release. To meet this demand, Keystone is ramping up production at its new Laredo facility while continuing to produce the brand in existing plants. Laredo Product Manager Adam Smith reported the retooled manufacturing facility is gradually getting on stream... Read more

Go RVing Targeting Growing Hispanic Market

As part of its overall 2013 media campaign, Go RVing has launched a targeted advertising push to reach the growing Hispanic market through a comprehensive media approach utilizing television and radio commercials along with interactive digital and traditional print ads. According to a press release, the “AWAY” campaign message was tweaked slightly to resonate more fully with this market and will feature a multi-platform, national media buy targeting English-speaking Hispanics with a household... Read more

SSI: A’s Drive Feb. Coach Sales to 8% Growth

Year-over-year motorhome registrations rose 7.9% in February while sales for the two months increased 15.6%, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Thor Industries Inc. held the No. 1 spot in year-to-date motorhome registrations with a 26.7% market share followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (19.2%), Forest River Inc. (11.9%) and Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. (10.8%). In the Class A category, November sales climbed 16.6% compared with 2012 and were up 22% for the two... Read more

Newmar Displays Product, Optimism at Confab

Newmar President Matt Miller and John Sammut, VP of sales and marketing A good crowd of current and prospective dealers were on hand Tuesday morning (April 9) at the Gaylord Texan Hotel in the Dallas suburbs for the kick off of Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp.’s first national dealer meeting since the recession put a damper on the U.S. economy in 2008. And while the all-motorized RV builder showed an array of new 2014 models, family-held Newmar’s management also displayed an upbeat outlook in... Read more

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