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EUGENE - The fall of the recreational vehicle industry in Lane County was swift, relentless and brutal.

Winnebago Industries Inc. introduced a second floorplan at the Louisville Show of its a Sprinter-chassis based Winnebago Via/Itasca Reyo Class A motorhome.

Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the Fleetwood and Monaco booths at the 47th annual National RV Trade Show was that both manufacturers even had displays.

They say it's the most wonderful time of the year. For many, that means finding joy in helping those in need.

Shares of Winnebago Industries Inc. and Thor Industries Inc. rose today as an analyst said improving sales trends for the two recreational vehicle companies will continue through next year.

Debbie Brunoforte, owner of the recreational vehicle dealership Little Dealer Little Prices in Arizona, always remembers what her father told her: "Honey, you don't know how bad it can get." Recalling what the past 18 months have meant to the RV industry, she observed, "He can no longer say that." As the 47th Annual National RV Trade Show opens ...

Analysts are projecting a 25 percent to 30 percent increase in recreational vehicle sales in 2010, and that is starting to translate into more jobs for Indiana, including Elkhart County, where an estimated two-thirds of the nation's RVs are produced.

The second FEMA trailer product-liability trial has been postponed due to talk of a settlement for thousands of claims from bankrupt defendant Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.

Thor Industries Inc. posted fiscal first quarter results on Monday. The company's earnings more than quadrupled to $23.4 million, from last year's $5.1 million, driven by strong sales and management's cost reduction initiatives.

One of several trailer manufacturers accused of building government-issued shelters containing hazardous fumes is negotiating a settlement with Gulf Coast hurricane victims.

Thor Industries Inc. and Winnebago Industries Inc. received special recognition as Go RVing Champions at the a oeOutlook 2010: Let the Sun Shinea kickoff to the 47th National RV Trade Show on Tuesday .

Forest River, Inc., Canada-based CanaDream Corp. and Australia-based Apollo Motorhomes announced Monday the emergence of AmeriDream - an RV rental venture positioned to capture significant market share and further promote the growth of RV tourism in the U.S. "The venture provides an enormous benefit to our dealers and travellers here and abroad," ...

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Most of the nation's recreational vehicle makers, whose factories are clustered in northern Indiana, crashed in the recession.

Giant RV, the largest RV dealership on the West Coast , has become a full line Damon Motor Coach dealer.

Thor Motorized Services , the service arm of Damon Motor Coach and Four Winds International, this week announcedA its new a oeConcierge ConnectionYour Personal Service Advocate." Concierge ConnectionA offers new retail owners of any Damon or Four Winds motorhome a personal service advocate who isA responsible to expedite any service needs, ...

Newmar Corp. has redesigned its Mountain Aire diesel pusher motorhome and the product will make its first appearance at the National RV Trade Show Dec.

On Tuesday , the board of directors of Thor Industries Inc. elected Peter B. Orthwein, a co-founder of the company, to the offices of chairman, president and CEO, the company announced in a news release.

Jayco Inc. today announced changes in its senior management team as part of a plan to strategically position the company for long-term growth.