National RV Holdings Inc., shut down its headquarters and main production facility Friday, Nov. 30 and laid off all its 600 employees. The Perris, California-based company has lost money every year since 2002, a total of more than $80 million. Recently the company’s stock was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange because it fell […]
The RV industry has been busy as demonstrated at the annual 2007 Recreation Vehicle Industry Association show in Louisville this week. Represented were hundreds of exhibitors, and thousands of attendees from around the United States, Canada and China.
Many coach manufacturers updated their offerings for 2008, especially with their entry level gas Class A motorhomes, Class […]
A new survey on wifi use and hotspots sheds interesting light on RVers use of this internet connectivity tool. The research undertaken by MultiMedia Intelligence, a marketing group, indicates that while Europe has by far the greatest “footprint” of wifi hotspots (42% of world’s hotspots), the US tops the world’s useage, with a whopping […]
With fuel price concerns worrying Americans, Winnebago Industries is set to roll out a motorhome that claims 22 miles per gallon. Admittedly, the “Class B” (van conversion) motorhome won’t be a hit with fulltime RVers, those who do want to get out and about while not breaking the fuel bank may find this the […]
California buyers are rushing to put down deposits on a new aerodynamic hybrid that gets high fuel economy. While you may need to tow it on a dolly, this two seater may be just the thing to take with you when you want to explore the country. Visit our sister website, Dinghy Towing […]
While economy pundits like Blomberg are pointing to the RV industry sales dive as a bellweather for an economic recession (see “RV Manufacturers Hit the Skids“) at least one industry gorilla doesn’t share the view. The trade group, Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), says ‘au contraire.’ RVIA mouthpiece, Gary LaBella, takes […]
Bloomberg reported that overall RV sales are down for 2007. “None of the five largest recreational-vehicle makers has posted a 2007 stock gain. Riverside, California-based Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. declined 33 percent and Coachmen Industries Inc. of Elkhart, Indiana, fell 52 percent. Coburg, Oregon-based Monaco Coach Corp. dropped 35 percent, while Winnebago declined 37 percent. Thor, […]
You may have received the e-mail about the new motorhome owner who set the speed control on her rig while motoring down the interstate, left the wheel to make a sandwich, and after the inevitable crash, successfully sued Winnebago for damages. Why the award? Because RV owner’s manual failed to warn against such […]
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