RV PRO News

Drew Industries Expands Product Line Offerings

Drew Industries’ Lippert Components division has acquired the operating assets of Sellers Mfg., Inc., which modifies chassis primarily for producers of Class A and Class C motorhome RVs, transit buses, and specialized commercial trucks.

Thetford Named Top RVAA Supplier

Distributor members from the RV Aftermarket Association (RVAA) rated Thetford Corp. and Norcold Inc. as the highest performing Tier-1 supplier for 2010.  The award is based on how RVAA distributor members rated performance in 14 categories, including marketing, philosophy, delivery, product warranty and customer service.

Livin’ Lite Makes Inc. Magazine’s Top 500 List

Livin’ Lite RV has made Inc. magazine’s list of Top 500 growing companies for 2010.

NTP Introduces New & Enhanced Web Tools

NTP Distribution has launched its new and enhanced web tool – via with InSight. NTP says this new addition to NTP’s portfolio of value-added services is loaded with new features to make it easier for dealers doing business with NTP.

Xantrex Unveils Newly Redesigned Website

Xantrex Technology Inc., a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, has launched its redesigned Website, www.xantrex.com.

Winnebago Names New Sales Manager for Western U.S. & Canada

Ryan Roske has been promoted to western area sales manager by Winnebago Industries, Inc. Roske replaces Larry Gram who retired after more than 30 years with the company.

Redwood RV Purchases Production Facility

Redwood RV, the luxury division of Thor Industries Inc., has announced the purchase of a production facility encompassing more than 30 acres in Syracuse Ind.

July RV Shipments Up 46.7% Compared to July 2009, But Down from June

Manufacturers reported RV wholesale shipments at 19,800 units in July this year, off 26.9 percent from June but up 46.7 percent from this same month one year ago. RV Industry Association officials note that it’ is typical of shipments to begin a slow decline from yearly peaks during late summer and early fall as model change-over affects dealer purchases.

Monaco RV Adds Longtime Florida Dealer to Network

Monaco RV is pleased to announce River’s Bus & RV Sales of Jacksonville, Fla., as its newest Holiday Rambler dealer. River’s Bus & RV Sales will be carrying the full line of Holiday Rambler towable products: Savoy, Mintaro and Campmaster as well as the Aluma-Lite and Vacationer motorhomes.

RV Care Launches Online Marketing Campaign

RV Care, Canada’s largest RV dealer network, recently launched a new marketing campaign centered around a video presenting the benefits of buying from and RV Care dealer.