Thor Motor Coach Debuts Van at Hershey Show
September 7, 2021
Thor Motor Coach will unveil a new mid-model year version of the Tranquility B Van for the upcoming Hershey RV show.
Big Stories
Hurricane Ida’s Supply Chain Impact Evident
September 3, 2021
More than 40% of the country’s polyvinyl chloride (PVC) capacity is offline after Hurricane Ida swept through Louisiana, S&P Global’s Kristen Hays reported.
Forecast Calls for Wholesale RV Shipment Milestone in 2022
September 2, 2021
Wholesale RV shipments are expected to reach all-time highs in 2021. A new forecast predicts even more shipments in 2022.
EXCLUSIVE: Winnebago Extends Accessible Access with Type B
September 2, 2021
This fall Winnebago’s accessibility enhanced Type B Roam will roll off manufacturing lines. The Roam will be available through three Winnebago dealers at launch.
New RV OEM Launches
September 1, 2021
After a two-year hiatus from the RV industry, Rich Schnippel is back and preparing to launch a new OEM.
Thor Industries Acquires Major RV Supplier
September 1, 2021
Thor Industries bought Airxcel for $750 million, with the transaction closing effective Sept. 1. The manufacturer said the move will strengthen its supply chain
EXCLUSIVE: New Newmar President Charts Path Forward
August 25, 2021
Brian Hazelton will take over as Newmar Corp. president at the end of the week after Matt Miller announced his retirement.
Newmar President Retiring
August 24, 2021
Winnebago Industries disclosed Matt Miller’s retirement plans, effective Sept. 3. He has been with the manufacturer since 1991.
Forest River Division Picks New Air Conditioner Supplier
August 19, 2021
Forest River’s Type C motorhomes will feature rooftop air conditioners from a new supplier in the 2022 model year.
EXCLUSIVE: Record Hall of Fame Crowd Honors Inductees
August 18, 2021
The biggest induction dinner in the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s history gathered about 450 attendees and 16 inductees Monday night.
Ex-Jayco Executives Launch RV Startup
August 17, 2021
A group of former Jayco executives is launching an RV manufacturing company in Elkhart Country called Ember Recreational Vehicles Inc.
Keystone RV Rolls Out Package
August 13, 2021
Keystone RV’s Montana brand will debut an exclusive power package in the 2022 model year. The release is part of Keystone RV’s SolarFlex rollout across nearly all its 2022 travel trailer and fifth wheel models.
