Tag Archives: RV Industry

Bowlus Road Chief Back in Production

Posted on April 10, 2013 by admin

The vintage Airstream that for many define Americana has a new challenger—the Bowlus Road Chief is back. The original Road Chief was created in the 1930s by aviation designer, Hawley Bowlus (he also built the Spirit of St. Louis). Its streamline … Continue reading →

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MaxxFan Deluxe Offers Improved Performance

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

Wichita, Kansas-based MaxxAir Vent Corporation introduces an improved MaxxFan Deluxe line of RV ventilation systems. The MaxxFan is the only complete RV ventilation system that incorporates a vent, fan, and rain protection in a single all-in-one-unit, according to a company … Continue reading →

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Trailmaster Introduces 2013 Aspen Sentry Camper

Posted on April 7, 2013 by admin

Trailmaster Inc. announces the addition of a camper equipped with a queen size bed to its Aspen line. The Aspen Sentry also features 22 cubic feet of independent cargo space under the mattress. Weighing just over 300 pounds with only … Continue reading →

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March RV Manufacturer Recalls

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently announced five recall notices involving five recreational vehicle/chassis manufacturers— Northwood Manufacturing, Keystone RV, Jayco, Starcraft RV, and CrossRoads RV. Northwood Manufacturing, LLC La Grande, Oregon-based Northwood Manufacturing, LLC is recalling 152 model … Continue reading →

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Pushing the Airstream Boundaries

Posted on March 31, 2013 by admin

Airstream continues to aggressively reposition its line of signature aluminum trailers to appeal to affluent, style-conscious adventurers. In 2011, Airstream introduced a prototype design for a model called the Sterling, the latest in a series of Airstreams with interiors designed … Continue reading →

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Grand Design RV Celebrates 3 Milestones

Posted on March 29, 2013 by admin

Middlebury, Indiana-based Grand Design Recreational Vehicles marked production of its 100th Solitude luxury fifth-wheel trailer built with an employee luncheon at its manufacturing complex. In addition, the recreational vehicle start-up company celebrated two additional noteworthy milestones: hiring of the company’s … Continue reading →

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Thor Motor Coach Outlaw No. 1 in Class A Toy Hauler Sales for 2012

Posted on March 26, 2013 by admin

The Outlaw continues to be the best selling and most affordable Class A Toy Hauler RV on the market. The Outlaw toy hauler model from Thor Motor Coach Inc. has been recognized by Statistical Surveys Inc., a retail reporting service … Continue reading →

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Navistar RV Introduces Big Payback Sales Event

Posted on March 24, 2013 by admin

Lisle, Illinois-based Navistar RV, a subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation, launched an aggressive sales promotion last month that continues through April 15 to help move Holiday Rambler and Monaco Coach motorhomes in dealer inventory to make room for the company’s … Continue reading →

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Winnebago Era No. 1 in Class B Sales for 2012

Posted on March 22, 2013 by admin

The Era model from Winnebago Industries, Inc., has been recognized by Statistical Surveys Inc., a retail reporting service in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the No. 1 Class B motorhome model in North America with the largest volume growth in retail … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons to Go RVing

Posted on March 17, 2013 by admin

Fuel prices are on the rise, but that shouldn’t keep you off the road. Michigan Live recently asked Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) Director Bill Sheffer the following question: In today’s economy, with fuel prices as they … Continue reading →

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