EXCLUSIVE: Furrion Discusses New CEO
April 8, 2021
Darren Ho joined Furrion as its chief operating officer five years ago. Since that time, co-founder Aaron Fidler has been preparing Ho for a promotion.
Big Stories
EXCLUSIVE: Blue Ox Marketing Expert Talks Brand ‘Refresh’
April 8, 2021
Towing supplier Blue Ox Products is undergoing a visual rebranding that the company stated will reflect its broadening product line, increased capital investments and “commitment to progression.”
EXCLUSIVE: Thor’s Bob Martin Discusses Open House Date
March 25, 2021
The start date has been confirmed for this year’s key industry event, the Elkhart Extravaganza, after the show was canceled last year because of the pandemic.
RVIA Advocacy Day, RVs Move America Week Cancelled
March 11, 2021
RVIA is cancelling its Advocacy Day and RVs Move America Week because of Covid restrictions and barred access to House and Senate buildings after the Jan. 6 events at the U.S. Capitol.
Thor Backlog Soars, Profits Quadruple
March 9, 2021
Thor Industries reported record fiscal second quarter financial results, including profits which more than quadrupled and a North American towable backlog that is five times what it was one year ago.
RVIA President Craig Kirby Issues Message to Members
March 5, 2021
RVIA President Craig Kirby issued a message to the association’s members March 5, detailing projections unveiled in the Spring RV RoadSigns forecast and RV Industry Task Force focuses.
Wholesale Projections at Highest Levels
March 2, 2021
Wholesale shipments remain projected to reach their highest levels on record.
EXCLUSIVE: Kunes Country RV Buys Two Locations
February 23, 2021
Wisconsin-based Kunes Country RV acquired two new locations in the state, adding new general managers and introducing Type B units to the dealership’s lineup.
Winegard Buys SilverLeaf Electronics to Push Smart RV Plans
February 16, 2021
Wireless electronics supplier Winegard bought RV systems developer SilverLeaf Electronics, moving the industry toward what Winegard’s President and Chief Operations Officer Grant Whipple said is a seamless and connected smart RV experience.
EXCLUSIVE: Steve Plemmons Steps Aside, Children to Lead Dealership After Sale
January 28, 2021
Steve Plemmons spent five decades working at the dealership his father founded, including nearly 30 years as co-owner with his brother. Come February, he will step aside and let the next generation lead the way.
EXCLUSIVE: RV Retailer Acquisition Plans Not Stopping Soon
January 26, 2021
RV Retailer, LLC (RVR) recently acquired 14 dealerships in five states, putting the business at 54 locations across 15 states.
EXCLUSIVE: Northern Wholesale Supply Sold
January 22, 2021
Northern Wholesale Supply (NWS) announced Jan. 21 it was purchased by private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital.