Bowlus Road Chief Founder Named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Innovator
December 5, 2019
Geneva Long, founder and CEO of Bowlus Road Chief, has been selected in the Manufacturing & Industry category as a member of Forbes 30 Under 30.
RV Manufacturing
Thor Launches Campaign Promoting Outdoors Nonprofits
December 4, 2019
Thor Industries has launched a website and social media promotion inviting outdoor enthusiasts to support its partners the National Forest Foundation, First Descents and KOA Care Camps…
RVIA Predicts Smaller Scale Wholesale Shipment Declines in 2020
December 3, 2019
RV wholesale shipments posted a year-to-year decline of 12.9 percent in the 3rd quarter of 2019, narrowing the pace of losses ranging back to January.
Airstream CEO Mulls Non-aluminum, Rivetless Units
December 2, 2019
Polished aluminum, rivets and a distinctive silhouette have been Airstream’s three defining elements for the better part of a century, but the manufacturer is open to dropping one or two of those signature features in future models.
Decline Expected for 2020 RV Wholesale Shipments
December 2, 2019
RV wholesale shipments are expected to surpass 400,000 units by the end of 2019 and then see a minimal drop in 2020, according to the quarterly forecast by independent RV industry analyst Richard Curtin.
December 2019 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) RV Recalls
December 2, 2019
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced RV safety recalls for Daimler Vans USA, Keystone, KZ, Newmar and Thor Motor Coach.
Exclusive: RV Inspection Facility Proposed in Elkhart
November 27, 2019
A spring 2020 opening is scheduled for a new RV inspection facility in Elkhart County, where multiple manufacturers could bring their products in for a quality-control once-over before they are shipped to dealers.
November 2019: NHTSA Announces RV Recalls
November 25, 2019
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announces new RV recalls affecting Forest River, Gulf Stream Coach, Mercedes-Benz and Thor Motor Coach.
October Wholesale Shipments Down
November 25, 2019
RV shipments ended October with 38,972 wholesale shipments, down 10.5 percent from the 43,568 units shipped last year, according the RV Industry Association’s October survey of manufacturers.
New Oregon RV Laws Take Effect Jan. 1
November 21, 2019
Two new laws that eliminated the Oregon state RV code program and moved all types of RVs under the purview of the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020.
Lance Camper Unveils New Website
November 13, 2019
Ultra-light travel trailer and truck camper manufacturer Lance Campers has announced an all-new website with several notable new features.
Exclusive: Aliner Campers Getting Traction with Ascape
November 12, 2019
Aliner Campers officials say new technology is boosting orders for its line of lightweight travel trailers, the Ascape models.
