REV Group Temporarily Suspends RV Production
March 27, 2020
REV Group, a manufacturer of RVs and other specialty vehicles, has suspended production at all four of its RV production facilities. The suspension took effect
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Dutchmen Launches RV Owner Feedback Initiative
March 26, 2020
Dutchmen Manufacturing will launch an owner feedback survey on April 1 to seek input from new owners on their purchasing experience and the overall product performance of their new RV.
Indiana Governor’s Order: RV Manufacturers are Essential Businesses
March 25, 2020
Based on the information RVIA received from Indiana state officials, RV manufacturing qualifies as essential businesses in Indiana under Gov. Eric Holcomb’s March 23 Executive
Thor Industries Suspends Global Production
March 24, 2020
On Monday, Thor Industries suspended production in North America until further notice. The company will also suspend some production in Europe.
REV Group Gets New CEO
March 24, 2020
REV Group has announced Timothy Sullivan is departing as CEO and as a member of the board of directors. Replacing him as CEO is Rod Rushing.
Thor Industries Temporarily Halts Production
March 24, 2020
Thor Industries temporarily halts production at all North American plants and a “substantial portion” of its European plants. The company expressed confidence it was well-prepared to weather the current economic uncertainty.
Winnebago Suspending Production of RVs and Boats
March 23, 2020
Winnebago Industries Inc. is temporarily suspending most production activities at the company’s Winnebago, Grand Design RV, Newmar, and Chris-Craft facilities. The company has made the
NHTSA Recalls Travel Trailers for Fire Risk, Incorrect GVWR
March 23, 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued RV recalls affecting 2020 travel trailers from Triple E Recreational Vehicles and Heartland Recreational Vehicles.
RV Industry Donates Vehicles to Assist Coronavirus Response
March 20, 2020
In a letter to Vice President Mike Pence, who leads the Coronavirus Task Force, the industry group for RV makers said they planned to donate RVs for use in the most critical health care settings in the country, as determined by the Coronavirus Task Force.
Airstream Cancels Dealer Meeting
March 20, 2020
In response to the coronavirus, Airstream has decided to cancel its 2020 Dealer Meeting. Airstream President and CEO Bob Wheeler sent the following letter to dealers on Wednesday:
Heartland RV Seeks Patent for Major Feature
March 19, 2020
Heartland Recreational Vehicles has filed a patent application for its “Hidden Garage” feature that debuted in the new Cyclone 4214 toy hauler at the 2019 Elkhart Open House.
Thor Industries Selects New Public Relations Agency
March 17, 2020
Thor Industries selected the Gunpowder lifestyle communications agency to be its public relations agency of record. Gunpowder will provide strategic and creative public relations support for Thor’s brands.
