Happe: Winnebago Shows Resilience Amid Uncertainties

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Balance, diversification and resilience are traits that have helped steady Winnebago Industries through current economic uncertainty, President and CEO Mike Happe told investors during a March 22 earnings call following release of the company’s second quarter 2023 financial report. The Eden Prairie, Minn.-based maker of a wide range of outdoor lifestyle […]

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Motorhome Builder Newmar Corp. Recognizes Top Suppliers

NAPPANEE, Ind., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newmar Corporation, a subsidiary of Winnebago Industries Inc., recognized several suppliers and individual contributors for their supply chain performance for 2022, at its annual banquet held March 9th at the Samluung Platz Event Center in Nappanee, Ind. The annual awards recognize suppliers for outstanding performance based on […]

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NIRVC Sends Positive Market Signal from FMCA’s 106th Rally

PERRY, Ga. – Suburban Dallas-based National Indoor RV Centers (NIRVC), an emerging power within the motorized RV sector, has 55 units on display at the Family Motor Coach Association 106th Annual Convention and RV Expo – a national-scale rally which has reportedly drawn about 1,800 display units from Wednesday through Sunday of this week (March […]

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SSI: January’s Retail Totals, at 19,664 Units, Mirror Shipments

There were 19,664 retail registrations of RVs in January 2023, a 30.5% decrease compared to the 28,297 units in the same period in 2022, according to Statistical Surveys Inc., the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based company that tracks retail and consumer data for the RV industry. For comparison, the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) January 2023 survey of […]

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SSI: 2022 Retail Sales Totaled 447,718 Units, Down 21.55%

There were 447,718 retail registrations in 2022, according to Statistical Surveys Inc., the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based firm that tracks retail sales and consumer demographic for the RV industry. That figure is down 21.55% from the 570,771 in 2021 – the best year in recorded history. 2022’s total ranks as the 6th highest total, yet the […]

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RV LIFE Podcast Features Execs at Jayco, Newmar, FCCC

EDITOR’s NOTE: The RV LIFE Podcast, created by the RV LIFE Network, is for the RV community with a mission to educate, entertain and explore the RV lifestyle. The podcast explores all things RV Life: living, working, exploring, learning. With hosts Dan and Patti Hunt, full- time RVers, content creators, educators and explorers. Below each […]

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10 Best Class A Motorhomes Under 35 Feet

Class A Motorhomes under 35 feet offer all the luxury and amenities of larger rigs on a more maneuverable floor plan. These coaches can be either diesel or gas-powered … Read more

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Florida RV SuperShow Finale Draws More Rave Reviews

TAMPA, Fla., – Expectations exceeded. That was the overwhelming takeaway from those on hand – whether consumers, suppliers, dealers or manufacturers – during the final day of the Florida RV SuperShow at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa on Sunday. Long known as a barometer for the RV industry selling season, many in the industry […]

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Winnebago’s Happe: Industry Will Have to ‘Work for Sales’

Even amid today’s current economic uncertainty, Winnebago Industries Inc. President and CEO Mike Happe said Wednesday (Jan. 18) that RV sales are still on the table, but the industry will have to work harder to close deals. “I just think everybody is going to have to work for the sales,” Happe told RVBusiness, shortly before […]

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Exhibitors ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ as Tampa RV Show Opens

Cautious optimism seemed to be a common thread among those attending Industry Day at the Florida RV SuperShow Tuesday (Jan 17) at the Florida State Fairgrounds east of Tampa on I-4. Industry Day allows OEMs, suppliers and dealers to host meetings and press events and tidy up their displays for the show’s public run Wednesday […]

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Newmar’s John Sammut Reflects on Pending Retirement

Newmar Vice President of Sales & Marketing John Sammut, who last week announced his retirement after 26 years in the RV industry, said he really has no definite plans of what he’ll do once he walks out of his office door for good on May 26. “I don’t know that I have any concrete plans,” […]

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Newmar’s ‘RV Resorts Guide’ a Trusted Resource for RVers

Newmar Corp. published its first “RV Resorts Guide” in 2017 and highlighted 30 of North America’s finest RV parks and campgrounds. These would be considered the best of the best resorts and especially accommodating for the more discerning owners of Class A motorhomes. Since then, the Guide has grown to not only include more resorts – […]

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Recalls

ALUMINUM TRAILER COMPANY 22V-864: Certain 2022 Toyhauler 20-foot trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond…

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Newmar Corp.’s John Sammut to Retire After Lengthy Career

After 26 years in the RV industry, John Sammut, Newmar Corp.’s vice president of sales and marketing, has decided to retire effective May 26, according to an announcement by Newmar President Casey Tubman. The effective date means Sammut will continue in his role through the spring selling season, including the annual Newmar dealer event and […]

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SSI: Retail Sales Continue to Normalize through November

There were 21,685 retail registrations in November 2022, a 24.7% decrease compared to the 28,836 units last November, according to Statistical Surveys Inc., the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based company that tracks retail and consumer data for the RV industry. Year-to-date, there have been 429,295 retail registrations, which is off 20.6% compared to the 541,191 units posted […]

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Rigs + Gear: Bay Star-Gazing

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Newmar’s ‘2023 RV Resorts Guide’ Features 55 Locations

The all-new 2023 RV Resorts Guide from Newmar is here, according to a release from Newmar. “With 55 traveler-favorite places across the United States, the 2022 RV Resorts Guide from Newmar offers a variety of places to stay — whether it’s along the way or your final destination. This year, you’ll find several that are […]

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‘RV Magazine’ Announces its 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the list of winners from the second annual RV Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. Readers were asked to vote for their favorites of the RV lifestyle, including vehicles, accessories, campgrounds, and everything in between. Class A Motorhome Gold: Tiffin Motorhomes Silver: Newmar Bronze: Winnebago Class B Motorhome Gold: Winnebago Silver: Airstream Bronze: Coachmen RV Class C Motorhome […]

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Happe: Winnebago Ind. is Exercising Production ‘Discipline’

Amid a “volatile environment,” Winnebago Industries is exercising “an ongoing sense of discipline and shipments,” according to President &CEO Michael Happe. “For example, we continue to manage towable RV production levels to align with ongoing consumer end market demand, while our Motorhome RV and marine businesses work to replenish dealer inventories carefully. Responsibly producing and […]

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Winnebago Industries Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Highlighted by strong motorhome and marine revenues – up 10.1% and 65.7% respectively – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today (Dec. 16) reported financial results for the company’s Fiscal 2023 first quarter. First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results Revenues for the Fiscal 2023 first quarter ended Nov. 26, […]

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