Winnebago’s Micro Minnie Fifth-Wheel Debuts Winnebago Towables has introduced the Micro Minnie fifth-wheel. It will be available January 1, 2019, in five floor plans, each weighing less than 6,000 pounds.…
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Adventure LP’S Limited-Edition Truck Camper Debuts Erdman Epp, the founder of Adventurer LP, died July 28, 2018, just as the Yakima, Washington-based company began a production run of its 50th…
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Newmar Motorhome Featured At White House Made In America Event President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and other administration officials toured a 2019 Newmar London Aire diesel motorhome on…
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Bowlus Road Chief LLC Offers Two Trailer Models This past February, a Bowlus Road Chief travel trailer appeared in a Super Bowl TV ad for website builder Squarespace. As a…
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Furrion Offers Tours Of New Showroom Furrion, a maker of electronics, appliances, and energy products for RVs and other industries, has opened a new showroom at its Innovation Center and…
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National Parks Price Increase Takes Effect The National Park Service has increased the entrance fees to most of the national parks that charge admission. Most parks planned to implement the…
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Taxa Outdoors Unveils Mantis Trailer Taxa Outdoors Inc.’s newest travel trailer is the 18-foot Mantis. The RV sleeps up to four adults and weighs 2,800 pounds (unloaded). The trailer folds…
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Dometic Produces Record Number Of Refrigerators
In June 2017, Dometic’s Industrial Parkway facility in Elkhart, Indiana, made 18,069 refrigerators for use in RVs and other mobile applications, setting a new production record. It marked the second time in 2017 that Dometic broke the record for number of units produced in a month. The previous record, set in March 2017, was 17,481 units. Before that, the record was 16,544 refrigerators produced in March 2016.
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Snowbirds Assist Habitat For Humanity
Snowbirds staying at Rincon Country West RV Resort in Tucson, Arizona, spend part of their winters building Habitat for Humanity houses. During the winter of 2015-16, volunteers helped build 14 homes for low-income families; this past winter, they helped construct 13 more.
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Thor Unveils New MotorhomeThe October 2016 California RV Show gave Thor Motor Coach the opportunity to showcase its 2017 motorhomes, including its new Type A model, Aria. The diesel-powered coach is equipped with a 360-horsepower Cummins engine.Coachmen Galleria Earns Green CertificationCoachmen Galleria motorhomes have earned the Certified Green designation by TRA Certification, an organization that specializes in green building and energy efficiency programs for the RV industry and others.Thor Motor Coach Unveils New Venetian Floor PlanA third floor plan, the T42, is now available for the Venetian, the newest diesel motorhome from Thor Motor Coach. The T42 is the first Venetian model to offer a Freightliner XCR chassis with a tag axle.
Hugelmeyer Takes Reins At RVIAFrank Hugelmeyer officially became president of Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) in October. He succeeded Richard Coon, who retired after holding the position for 10 years.Born Free Founder John N. Dodgen Dies
Shortly after he founded Born Free Motorcoach in 1969, John N. Dodgen decided to test the company’s first prototype motorhome by driving to British Columbia with his family. They had traveled only 20 miles north of Born Free’s Humboldt, Iowa, factory, when a store clerk told Mr. Dodgen a story that compelled him to turn around.Carefree Communities Donates To VeteransThe fourth annual Carefree’s Got Talent competition finale raised $25,000 to support Disabled American Veterans (DAV), which helps military veterans obtain benefits and disability compensation. The March 24 event in Lakeland, Florida, drew nearly 2,000 competitors and attendees.Roadtrek Touring SeriesRoadtrek Motorhomes Inc. has launched its new Touring Series coach, the TS Adventurous. The coach, built on the Mercedes-Benz chassis, continues Roadtrek’s trend of clean and sleek exterior lines. On the interior, exclusive to the TS Adventurous, are charcoal cabinets with subtle hints of gray throughout and chrome accents.RV/MH Hall Of Fame Burns Bank Note
On May 9, 2013, more than 400 RV industry leaders attending the first RV Power Breakfast in Elkhart, Indiana, witnessed Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, ceremoniously burn the organization's bank note to 1st Source Bank of Elkhart.
Winnebago Industries’ Bob Olson Retires; Randy Potts Promoted
Winnebago Industries Inc. announced the retirement of Bob Olson from the position of chairman of the board effective February 24, 2012. Randy Potts, 53, will assume this role in addition to his current positions of chief executive officer and president…
Foretravel Founder C.M. Fore Passes
Foretravel Inc. founder C.M. Fore, an innovator in the motorhome industry, died on August 5, 2011, in his hometown of Nacogdoches, Texas, at the age of 82.
Former Governor Discusses New Book At Madison Family Reunion
After two terms as the governor of Maine, Angus King packed up his wife and kids in their Newmar Dutch Star motorhome and set out on a five-and-a-half-month journey to see the United States. In his new book, Governor’s Travels: How I Left Politics, Learned to Back Up a Bus, and Found America . . .
2011 National Park Fee-Free Days
United States Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the National Park Service will waive admission fees on selected dates throughout 2011 and encouraged all Americans to visit a national park this year.
Letterfly Mural Art Announces New Location
After 14 years as the resident artist at Lazydays RV in Seffner, Florida, and with more than 30 years of experience creating custom hand-painted art on motorhomes, towed vehicles, motorcycles, and trailers, Dave “Letterfly†Knoderer recently announced that he has moved his company to the new Letterfly ArtPark in Plant City, Florida.
Holiday Rambler Debuts Aluma-Lite Type C
Monaco RV recently unveiled the 2011 Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite Type C motorhome. According to product literature, the easy-to-maneuver, fuel-friendly RV was designed especially for families and developed for today’s price points.
“RV Doctor” Gary Bunzer Receives Award
Gary Bunzer, a contributing writer to Family Motor Coaching magazine whose monthly “House Calls” column provides technical advice to motorhome owners, recently was honored by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) with the 2010 National Education Service Award.
Alaska Travel Planner
The 62nd edition of The Milepost ($29.95 U.S., $34.95 Canadian; Morris Communications) is now available for travelers planning or about to embark on a motorhome journey to Alaska.Earthroamer Brand Revived
Bill Swails, designer of EarthRoamer XV-LT and XV-JP Xpedition Vehicles, has teamed with former key managers to start a new company and relaunch the EarthRoamer motorhome brand.
Renegade Introduces Ikon
Bristol, Indiana-based Renegade/Kibbi LLC, which specializes in building motorhomes for the racing community, has expanded its product line with the IKON, a new model targeting the general RV market.
Buddy Gregg: Industry Icon
Buddy Gregg, founder and president of Buddy Gregg Motor Homes Inc., passed away on December 30, 2009, at his home in Frisco, Texas. He was 69.
Heritage Motor Coach Resort Announces Grand Opening
Developers of Heritage Motor Coach Resort and Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama, celebrated the grand opening of the new resort on November 13, 2009.
Tiffin Motorhomes Debuts Compact Type A
Tiffin Motorhomes introduced the 28-foot Allegro Breeze Type A motorhome during the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky, this past December. The new model is 17 feet shorter than the company’s top-of-the-line Zephyr but only 9.5 feet longer than a Chevrolet Suburban.
Newell Coach Models Styled By Designer Jason Hill
Newell Coach Corporation, based in Miami, Oklahoma, announced that it has begun production of its 2011 models, with retail deliveries scheduled for the beginning of 2010. The new models feature updated styling by …
Caravan Salon 2009 Enjoys Record Turnout
Organizers of Caravan Salon 2009, an international trade fair for recreation vehicles and camping equipment, reported record participation at this year’s event, held August 29 through September 6, 2009, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Fleetwood Names Indiana New Headquarters, Revamps Web Site
In July 2009, Fleetwood Enterprises’ motorhome division and Goldshield Fiberglass operation were purchased by private-equity firm American Industrial Partners Capital Fund IV LP. On August 19, 2009, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels joined executives from Fleetwood RV Inc. to celebrate the company’s plant reopening in Decatur, Indiana.
Pleasure-Way Passes Production Milestone
Pleasure-Way Industries, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, announced the completion of its 10,000th motorhome on May 27, 2009.
Great Outdoors Week Celebrated
Hundreds of recreation community leaders, allies, and affiliated groups gathered in Washington, D.C., to participate in meetings, events, and celebrations of the significant contributions of the recreation community during Great Outdoors Week 2009 (June 7-13).
Navistar finalizes Monaco acquisition
Navistar International Corporation announced on June 4 that a wholly owned affiliate of the company had completed the purchase of certain assets of Monaco Coach Corporation for approximately $47 million.
Winnebago Industries plant tours resume
If you’ve ever wondered what goes into building a modern-day motorhome, you can see for yourself thanks to Winnebago Industries. The company, based in Forest City, Iowa, resumed its tours on April 6 …
Damon receives Department of Defense award
Damon Motor Coach, a subsidiary of Thor Industries, has received the Above and Beyond Award from the United States Department of Defense. This award is presented to employers that demonstrate exceptional support for national defense …
Georgie Boy Manufacturing, based in Middlebury, Indiana, has brought back its popular type A Cruise Master model for 2008. And the company is building it on a Workhorse UFO chassis, which is powered by GM’s Vortec 8.1-liter V-8 rear gasoline engine and boasts a 26,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating.
“The Cruise Master name has a lot of history as a touring coach, and we thought a motorhome built on the UFO chassis was perfect for rekindling this great brand,” said Mike Scheetz, vice president of motorized product for Coachmen RV Group.New book focuses on full-timing
Motorhomers who are considering full-timing can gain a better understanding of the lifestyle and all that it entails in Fulltiming For New & Used RVers ($24.95, RonJon Publishing Inc.) by Ronald Jones.
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