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 Tiffin’s first-place Class A ranking is confirmed by Statistical Surveys Inc., the leading unbiased provider of market data, including sales tracking, for the RV and related industries. [ more ]
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 Ultra-Fab's New Ultra Gen Model 3500E
Ultra-Fab's Ultra-Gen Model 3500 is the perfect way to take the "rough" out of "roughing it. [ more ]
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 Pacific Coachworks, Inc. announced that Pacific Coachworks, Inc. is now shipping its initial order of SandSport 5th wheels. [ more ]
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 Tournament to be held February 24 - 26, 2012
The weekend tournament will culminate with an awards dinner and dance that will begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday after the final day’s weigh-in. [ more ]
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 Talking to their doctors about low-dose daily aspirin therapy may be the "heart-smart" thing to do. [ more ]
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 Iconic Rio Tinto Center Inspired by Utah Landscape Set in the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains [ more ]
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The company's mission is to provide free RV rental vacations for qualifying military families who are reuniting after a combat deployment or preparing for an impending one. [ more ]
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 RVIA announces that Christine Morrison, senior director of marketing communications, will retire on March 31 after a 26-year career in the RV industry. [ more ]
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After contacting the police, McMahon’s used the RV|ID monitoring system to pinpoint the RV’s precise location as it traveled north through the Mojave Desert at a high rate of speed. [ more ]
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 "Thor's increased RV backlog reflects dealer enthusiasm for Thor's new RV product lines, with strong orders received in September at the Thor Open House event in Elkhart, IN," said Peter B. Orthwein, Thor Chairman, CEO & President. [ more ]
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 The 2012 Connect Trails to Parks Awards will provide a total of $934,000 to 14 projects where national historic and scenic trails intersect with national parks and other federal facilities. [ more ]
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RVIA will also honor industry and association leaders by presenting a host of awards, including the Distinguished Service to the RV Industry Award, at the meeting. [ more ]
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Winnebago Itasca Travelers (WIT) Club is now inviting SunnyBrook and Winnebago brand towable product owners to become WIT Club members, including owners of SunnyBrook products manufactured prior to the acquisition of SunnyBrook Manufacturing by Winnebago Industries. [ more ]
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 RV manufacturers have found that curved and flat-panel doors/panels require very different designs and manufacturing techniques. [ more ]
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RV Stolen in Irvine Recovered Near Nevada Border Thanks to Monitoring Device
Posted in Feature Articles on February 22, 2012
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Tiffin Motorhomes is Top Class A Manufacturer for 2011
Posted in Industry News Articles on February 22, 2012
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Country Music Star Trace Adkins to Serve as Spokesperson for Pilot Flying J
Posted in Industry News Articles on February 22, 2012
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Carriage Inc., Assets Up For Auction
Posted in Industry News Articles on February 21, 2012
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Go RVing Vignettes Entertain, Inform Consumers
Posted in Industry News Articles on February 16, 2012
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Membership Meeting Will Focus on Key RVIA Activities
Posted in RV Industry Trade Articles on February 16, 2012
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RVIA Offers Data to Address Fuel Price Questions
Posted in Feature Articles on February 16, 2012
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Motorhome Needed for Go RVing Major League Baseball Promotion
Posted in RV Industry Trade Articles on February 16, 2012
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Investor showdown shuts down MVP RV
California --MVP RV, a Riverside County company that had high hopes of selling $5 billion worth of recreational vehicles to China, has shut down and will be sold off amid a dispute pitting one foreign investor against others.--Source: Press-Enterprise -- Posted Feb 22, 2012
http://www.kfyrtv.com/News_Stories.asp?news=55300
North Dakota --Now, he and many others, are looking forward to the summer season, when the state park hopes to rebound after the nearby Missouri River covered the campground with up to seven feet of water. "We`ve got most of the heavy stuff taken care of.--Source: KFYR-TV -- Posted Feb 21, 2012
Feds Want To End Camping At Hell Hole Campsite
South Carolina --But last year was their last visit to Hell Hole campground. Moore says, “It was really bad, beer cans all over the place.” It gets worse. Moore says she had to watch where she stepped. She says, “Say, 'Uh oh, I stepped in...uh oh. That ain't good.--Source: News Channel 7 -- Posted Feb 21, 2012
Preparing your RV to get started safely this season
--For RV owners, the end of the winter means one important thing, and that's the first use of their vehicle. It's important to take certain steps to ensure that your RV is up and ready to go for a safe and enjoyable season. The following are some tips ...--Source: Live Insurance News -- Posted Feb 20, 2012
Forest Service seeks input on change of use at Cataract Lake
Arizona --The Kaibab National Forest is proposing a project to change the Cataract Lake Campground on the Williams Ranger District from overnight use to a day-use fishing and picnic facility. The proposal would keep existing facilities in place and would keep ...--Source: Williams Grand Canyon News -- Posted Feb 20, 2012
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Latest Shipment Figures Available as of Feb 22, 2012
Wholesale shipments to retailers of all RVs were reported at 16,900 units in December, 3.6% better than November.s total but 7.7% less than this same month the prior year. Shipments of both towable and motorhome categories were less in December compared to one year ago with only travel trailers greater than December 2010. On a seasonally adjusted annual rate basis, December shipments were just over 283,000 units, slightly lower than the November rate. [ more ]
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Tech Report
First introduced commercially in the 1960s, rubber roofs started to become popular in the 1970s and by the 1980s accounted for 40 percent of the roofing market. Today rubber roofs account for upwards of 70 percent of RV roofs. [ more ]
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Time for everyone to head South (This Week)
Every year, RV owners head South by the thousands. Most come down the week after New Years. Many of them set up an appointment at a service center on the way to or near their destination. I will try to help you understand what to expect when coming down at the busiest time of the year. [ more ]
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Includes specific histories of the development of individual types of RVs and of key elements of the RV industry. [ more ]
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