Dealer Trends: Outlook for 2010

Dealer Trends: Outlook for 2010

Dealers tell RV PRO that they are reasonably upbeat about 2010.

Sierra RV Tops in Parts & Accessories

Sierra RV Tops in Parts & Accessories

Despite a down economy in 2009, the dealership still sold about $1 million in parts and accessories.

Wilkins RV Shows Winning Ways

Wilkins RV Shows Winning Ways

The dealership experienced a turnaround in 2009 thanks in part to the creation of a ‘Repot Depot’ focused on discounted units.

Q&A with Fleetwood President John Draheim

Q&A with Fleetwood President John Draheim

Fleetwood’s new president talks about the company’s new direction and its new and revised product line.

This Week

The Apollo Group of Companies will invest $100 million (Australian dollars) expanding its worldwide campervan and motorhome rental fleet by a project 1,200 vehicles over the next 12 months, the company announced Wednesday (March 10).


Navistar International Corp. on Wednesday (March 10) reported first quarter net income of $17 million, down from $234 million for the same period 2009, as the company continues to grapple with a downturn in the economy.

Sales for the first quarter were $2.8 billion, down $161 million from $2.97 billion for first quarter 2009. The company’s truck and business segments both saw notable declines in sales for the first quarter, while the company’s engine business saw business increase.


Monaco RV has entered into partnership with California-based international exporter New Millenium Auto Group, which will be exporting the Monaco Montclair Class B+ Motorhome to China. The Montclair will be sold at Dite International Auto, headquartered in Dalian, China, with several dealerships throughout China.


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