February 2010
Volume 35 - Number 7


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February 2010                                                             The Voice of the RV Industry Since 1975                                                  Volume 35 - Number 7
Financials
    Thor Announces Preliminary Sales for Quarter, Six Months
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    Record Backlog; Cash and Investments at $155 Million
    Thor Industries (NYSE: THO) announced today preliminary sales for the quarter and six months ended January 31, 2010. Sales in the quarter were $429 million, almost double the $227 million from last year. RV sales were $335 million, up 148% from $135 million last year. Bus sales were $94 million, up 2% versus $92 million last year. [ more ]
Washington Report
    National Wildlife Federation Recommends New Year's Resolution to Get Kids Outside
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    Be Out There Resolution to Know, Go and Grow in 2010 The nature of childhood has changed. There’s not much nature in it.
    Many will once again resolve to get organized or lose ten pounds in the new year, but National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is recommending a resolution with profound impacts because it recaptures an essential part of childhood, outdoor play. [ more ]
New Products
    Yamaha Announces All-New EF2400iSHC Generator
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    A Great Camping Companion and Perfect for at-home Backup in the Off-Season
    Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., introduces a High Current version of the top selling EF2400iS – the new EF2400iSHC. Compact, lightweight and quiet while still powerful, reliable and with low emission, the Yamaha EF2400iSHC generator is perfect for camping, tailgating, powering workshop equipment or at home as back-up during a power outage. [ more ]
OEM Products
    Cummins Receives EPA 2010 Certification for Heavy-Duty and Midrange Engines
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    Cummins Inc. received certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its 2010 Heavy-Duty big-bore ISX15 and MidRange ISB6.7, ISC8.3 and ISL9 engines. Certification of these engines means that the Cummins 2010 engine lineup for on-highway applications meets the near zero emissions levels required for all engines manufactured in 2010. [ more ]
Tech Report
News
    Heartland RV Acquires Towable Trademarks From Fleetwood Enterprises
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    Heartland RV’s Brand Portfolio Significantly Enhanced by Addition of Fleetwood’s Renowned Towable RV Brands
    Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (“Heartland”), manufacturer of towable RVs in America, today that it has acquired the remaining active trademarks of the towable brands from Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. [ more ]
Shipments
    December 2009 RV Shipments
    Latest Shipment Figures Available as of Feb 08, 2010
    RV shipments to retailers were reported at 14,000 units in the December 2009 survey of manufacturers, an increase of 2% from last month but 150% above this same month one year ago. The December shipment total represents an annualized rate of nearly 230,000 units, three times the rate for this same month in 2008, and offering an optimistic view of future RV shipments. [ more ]
RV Reviews
    JAYCO®'S 2010 PRECEPT™ IS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
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    The New Precept Motorhome Boasts a 16-18 MPG Rating.
    The Precept™ by Jayco®, is designed for RVers who are as concerned about fuel economy as they are comfort. Precept raises the bar for Class C motorhomes with a combination of excellent fuel economy and full-featured luxury. [ more ]
Feature
    2010 RV Business Indicators
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    Prepared by Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
    RV Shipments and Sales Data
    2009 shipments. RV shipments in November, 2009 were more than double the total shipped in the same month the previous year. [ more ]
Club News
RV Industry Trade
Lifestyle
    TV or camera shopping? What you should know
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    There are many new and exciting advances in the world of consumer electronics, and when it comes to purchasing your newest gadget, wading through endless options can be daunting. Ask anyone who has gone on vacation with a sub-par camera or sat through a grainy or fuzzy movie or sporting event on their TV - there is nothing more frustrating that dealing with outdated or confusing technology. [ more ]
People
Travel
    Bookmark your favorite road
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    Planes and trains may have their place in our society, but for the dedicated traveler there's still nothing like getting in your RV and taking a trip along America's highways. [ more ]
New Books
    Troubleshooting & Repairing RV Refrigerator Made Easy
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    This book provides a comprehensive, easy-to-grasp guide for any consumer
    In an attempt to make consumers’ lives easier, authors Roger D. and Onna Lee Ford, owners of Ford RV Refrigeration, collaborate to bring a comprehensive 241 page manual. Published through Xlibris, Average Joe’s RV Refrigerator: Troubleshooting & Repair Guide is an easy-to-follow guide in dealing with basic problems of any RV refrigerator. [ more ]
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