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.
RV Manufacturing
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 decision in response to the coronavirus pandemic…
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…
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.
RV Manufacturer Shifts Dealer Meeting to Webcast
March 17, 2020
In light of the coronavirus and health concerns, Newmar Corp. President Matt Miller announced last night its Dealer Meeting scheduled for March 30 to April 1 has been cancelled… at least in its original format.
New Gas Type A Line Promises Diesel Pusher Amenities
March 16, 2020
Coachmen has announced the launch of an all-new type A gas line known as the Encore. The new product is designed to offer consumers product amenities typically found in diesel pushers at an affordable gas price point.
RV Manufacturer Launches Rebranding Campaign
March 16, 2020
After 27 years in business and more than a million RVs manufactured, Keystone RV Co. has unveiled an updated corporate identity and call to arms. “For so many of our owners, RVing…
NHTSA Issues RV Recalls
March 16, 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued recalls for certain Daimler Vans USA and Keystone RV Co. RVs.
