Newmar Debuts New Front-engine Diesel Canyon Star
March 30, 2020
Newmar just debuted its new front-engine diesel motorhome, the 2021 Newmar Canyon Star.
Big Stories
Indiana Governor’s Order: RV Manufacturers are Essential Businesses
March 25, 2020
Based on the information RVIA received from Indiana state officials, RV manufacturing qualifies as essential businesses in Indiana under Gov. Eric Holcomb’s March 23 Executive Order…
Thor Industries Temporarily Halts Production
March 24, 2020
Thor Industries temporarily halts production at all North American plants and a “substantial portion” of its European plants. The company expressed confidence it was well-prepared to weather the current economic uncertainty.
Hoosiers Must Stay Home
March 24, 2020
Indiana has joined the growing list of states issuing stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In an address to the state Monday, March 23, Gov. Eric Holcomb asked Hoosiers…
Winnebago Suspending Production of RVs and Boats
March 23, 2020
Winnebago Industries Inc. is temporarily suspending most production activities at the company’s Winnebago, Grand Design RV, Newmar, and Chris-Craft facilities. The company has made the decision in response to the coronavirus pandemic…
RVIA: Here’s What Industry Needs to Know to Weather COVID-19
March 23, 2020
RVIA has gathered talking points and the latest industry-specific info in a comprehensive online resource to help RV professionals respond to the coronavirus outbreak and mitigate its impact on the industry.
Exclusive: Lazydays RV Opens Standalone Service Center in Houston
February 17, 2020
Doors opened at a new Lazydays service center just outside Houston. Unlike other Lazydays locations, the 30,000-square-foot, 20-bay service center has no attached dealership.
Keystone Introduces High-performance, Water-resistant RV Floor
February 14, 2020
Keystone RV Innovation Lab has commercialized Hyperdeck, a high-performance and water-resistant RV floor construction. The new floors are now in production in the company’s Bullet, Passport, Premier..
Keystone RV Appoints New Product Manager for Alpine, Avalanche, Laredo
February 5, 2020
Longtime Keystone RV product manager, Dustin Tavernier, has been tasked with leading the company’s Alpine, Avalanche and Laredo business. “Keystone is committed to dominating the luxury fifth wheel category. We expect…
Keystone RV Taps Toy Hauler Veteran to Lead Fuzion
February 4, 2020
Keystone RV has expanded the role of Nick Ebenroth, who will now be product manager for the company’s Fuzion and Outback brands. Josh Miller, vice president of sales, points to Ebenroth’s previous success…
Thor Industries Forms Hymer USA to Revolutionize RV Manufacturing
January 30, 2020
Thor Industries has formed Hymer USA, a new subsidiary focused on producing and marketing RVs utilizing European manufacturing practices, automation and control standards—a first for North America’s RV industry. Hymer USA will be based in Bristol, Indiana, with initial product availability expected in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2020…
General Motors Unveils Enhanced Trailer Braking Technology
January 29, 2020
General Motors (GM) has unveiled an advanced trailer braking concept that has the potential to dramatically reduce stopping distances. It allows a truck and trailer
