RV sales have been coming back after a disastrous recession for the industry, and this may be a good sign of a strengthening economy. Elkhart, Ind., is the heart of the business, with about 83% of all North American RVs manufactured in the region. Unemployment in Elkhart rose to more than 20% in 2009 as…
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Canadian Visitors to Arizona an Economic Boon
Between West Jet, Air Canada and US Airways, there are now 84 direct flights from Canada cities to Arizona. Those flights have brought over 700,000 visitors to the state in 2011 and that number is expected to top 775,000 in 2012. Despite the recession, Canadians have become the largest group of home buyers in Arizona,…
FMCA’s 2012 Convention a Success
The Family Motor Coach Association’s (FMCA) 87th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase attracted 1,849 coaches last week to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Including 70 demonstration coaches, manufacturers displayed more than 275 Class A, B and C motorhomes during the Aug. 27-30 gathering – more than recent FMCA national events. ”We had several units…
Attendance Record Set at 2012 Hershey’s RV Show
The hosting Pennsylvania RV & Camping Association (PRVCA) logged 43,131 attendees – an all-time record for the longstanding event – into the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. Following Industry Days, which ran Sept. 10-11, 6,485 people poured through the gates on the opening of Public Days, offering notice that this year’s show was going to…
RV Safety Program Available Through RV Education 101
RV Education 101 has launched its 2012 RV Summer Safety Awareness Program, designed to remind RV owners about important safety practices as they take to the roads this summer. “RV safety is extremely important and understanding how to react during an emergency situation can be the difference between life and death,” said RV Education 101…
RV Sales on the Upswing
The sales numbers for recreational vehicles the first two months of 2012 speak volumes. But what’s behind the numbers may say even more. The South Bend Tribune reported that according to the Reston, Va.-based Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA): • RV shipments to retailers rose 31.8% in February above January’s totals and were up 24.2%…
Cavco Launches Solar Park Model
Seen in Las Vegas at the KOA Expo in November was Cavco Industries’ newest solar-powered park model cottage. “This is the first of a new generation of off-grid, solar-powered park models,” said Joseph Stegmayer, president and CEO of Phoenix-based Cavco. “It’s the most environmentally friendly park model cottage on the market.” NTA, Inc., a company…
Market is showing modest improvement, according to dealer survey
The Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association conducted a survey of its members in early August and although the results are not emphatic, there is some optimism. Regarding sales logged this summer, 44% of the respondents said the market is better than a year ago, while just 27% said it’s about the same. 29% said they thought…
RV makers are Hiring – Good News for the economy
Michael Hicks, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University, described recent announcements from two RV makers about new investment in Indiana’s Elkhart County, as “further evidence that we have indeed turned the corner” on the way to economic recovery. Hicks told Inside Indiana Business’ host Gerry Dick that Carbon…
RV Rallies in AZ by Rally Master USA
RallyMasterUSA.com – a Southern Arizona company putting a spin on RV Rallies & Events. Keeping some of the ‘norms’ expected at an RV Rally, but putting them in places not so normal. They understand that as diverse as RVrs are, most are young at heart, and are always looking for the next adventure. The goal…
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- Increase in RV Sales Signals Economic Improvement (5/20/2013)
- Family Motor Coach Association Celebrates 50 Years at June Show (4/23/2013)
- Your AZ State RV Guide will be distributed at this FMCA Annual Reunion (3/20/2013)
- 2013 Quartzsite Show Attendance Up From Last Year (3/11/2013)
- Canadian Visitors to Arizona an Economic Boon (10/2/2012)
