July 2009
Volume 34 - Number 12



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July 2009                                                             The Voice of the RV Industry Since 1975                                                  Volume 34 - Number 12
Financials
New Products
    Extend-A-Shower
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    A slide out room for your shower
    Stromberg Carlson wants to help you enjoy the shower you already have by adding 30% more space to it. [ more ]
OEM Products
    All-Rite Now Custom Manufacturing Exit Windows
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    All-Rite, manufacturer of repair parts to the RV and Specialty markets, announced the launch of their new line of custom manufactured Exit Windows. The windows will be built to each customer's rough hole measurements and shipped in two (2) days, the quickest lead time in the industry. [ more ]
Blog
    Navistar Completes Monaco Acquisition
    As previously disclosed, Navistar International Corporation ("Navistar"), through its wholly owned subsidiary Workhorse International Holding Company, completed the acquisition of certain assets of Monaco Coach Corporation ("Monaco") for cash consideration of approximately $45 million. Navistar funded the purchase price with cash on hand. [ more ]
News
    Cavco Industries and Fleetwood Enterprises Announce Manufactured Housing Transaction Offer
    Sign Indication of Interest
    Cavco Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVCO) and Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FLTWQ) announced that that they have signed an indication of interest in which Cavco and an investment partner, Third Avenue Trust Value Fund (TAVFX), have offered to purchase certain of Fleetwood's assets comprising its manufactured housing business. [ more ]
Washington Report
    RVIA Boosts Federal Profile with Legislative Awards, Advocacy Day
    At this year’s Committee Week, RVIA members participated in several activities that boosted the industry’s profile on Capitol Hill, ensured that Congress is aware of the RV industry’s needs, and recognized the work done on the industry’s behalf by members of Congress. Over three days, RVIA presented awards to one senator and two congressmen, made over 40 visits to members of Congress and their staffs, and held a fundraiser for Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon. [ more ]
RV Reviews
People
Feature
    RV Shipments to Begin Recovery in 2010
    The RV industry’s shipments are projected to total approximately 169,500 units in 2010 — a 24 percent increase from the 136,500 predicted for 2009 — according to a new forecast by RV industry analyst Dr. Richard Curtin, released at Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) Annual Membership Meeting on June 9. [ more ]
Shipments
    April 2009 RV Shipments
    Latest Shipment Figures Available as of Jul 03, 2009
    Wholesale shipments to retailers of all RVs were reported at 13,300 units in the April survey of manufacturers, up 3.9% from last month but off 57.6% from this same month last year. Although well below this same period last year, April reported the highest total since October 2008 with totals reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of more than 130,000 units. Year to date totals now stand at 43,700 units through the first four months this year, off 61.7% for the same period, one year earlier. [ more ]
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