(Dec. 7, 2009) -- The plant was shut down for a holiday furlough Dec. 15, with production scheduled to resume Monday. But employees who called in this week to a company hotline heard a recording that said “due to the continuing challenge in market conditions,” the layoff in Coburg would be extended to Feb. 2.

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(Dec. 7, 2009) -- Mountain Family RV opened in 1988. The owner, Jon Whipple, says shutting down and laying off 16 people was the hardest thing he's ever done.

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(Jan. 7, 2009) -- The company offers to negotiate directly with an RV dealer or assist shoppers in the negotiation process. "We can review your purchase order, RV loan and answer any questions about RV extended warranties. We will share proven secrets on how to structure a great deal. We can also help you determine the RV appraisal value of your intended purchase or assist you in getting the most for your RV trade-in," Eaton explained.

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(Jan. 7, 2009) -- The RV public will get its first view of Workhorse's latest front engine diesel, the W20D, at the Florida RV SuperShow Jan. 14 to 18 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa at the Workhorse display (booth 145) in the Expo Hall.

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(Jan. 7, 2009) -- The only book of its kind on the market, Under New Management addresses challenges ranging from motivating salespeople for increased performance and turning around a lagging sales department to advertising, marketing and desking, negotiating and Internet selling.

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(Jan. 7, 2009) -- One of the vehicles GM will auction off include a 1925 House Car, an early version of a camper made before RVs became commercially available. It has mahogany trim and maple floors and is built on a Chevrolet 1-ton chassis.

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(Jan. 7, 2009) -- Chicago area manufacturer, RealWheels Corporation has a product that addresses the aerodynamic challenges of wheel design. “We’ve offered our Aerostyle Wheel Covers for years, and they used to be purchased mainly for appearance,” says RealWheels Vice President of Marketing Jhan Dolphin. “Now, they’ve become an important part of what drivers are doing to make their rigs more eco-friendly and fuel efficient.”

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(Jan. 7, 2009) -- In the fourth edition of Financial Accounting: The Impact on Decision Makers, An Alternative to Debits and Credits, the authors use the financial statements from Winnebago Industries and Monaco Coach throughout the chapter and end of chapter material.

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(Jan. 7, 2009) -- The motorhome is a 1980 Eldorado and is likely bearing Washington plates 551NUQ. The motorhome is 19 feet long and has a full-size door in the rear (an unusual feature). The vehicle may have been placed in a storage unit or parked in an RV park.

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(Jan. 7, 2009) -- Imagine taking three young boys, loading them into one RV, and traveling 13,000 miles of open road over the course of eight weeks. Although it sounds like the pilot to a sitcom, it was a reality for the Tison family. The family of five left their home in East Knoxville in October, and pulled into their driveway one week before Christmas.

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(Jan. 7, 2009) -- "The way things are now, if anyone can figure out a plan and not change, that would be a wonderful thing. Right now, we need to regroup and rethink," Gamel said. "I knew it was going to be a difficult winter, but not as difficult as it is. For now, we're going to pull in our horns and wait for the market to get better."

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(Jan. 7, 2009) -- A 9-year-old boy was stuck and killed by an RV decked out in advertising for a city council political candidate. The RV was driven by a 22-year-old campaign worker driving with a suspended license.

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(Jan. 6, 2009) -- The Riverside Laminations staff spent the last few weeks getting the factory ready for business, and they actually produced their first product yesterday, said Craig Brunton. The company will provide entry doors, ramp doors, compartment doors and sidewalls.

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(Jan. 6, 2009) -- Made from 14-gauge, black powder-coated aluminized steel and baffled on all four sides, this innovative new product incorporates a toolbox with more than 5.5 cubic feet of storage space. Plus, the fuel filler neck is located inside the storage compartment so both tools and fuel can be secured with the turn of a key.

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(Jan. 6, 2009) -- Spartan Motors Inc. has named Art Ickes president of its Spartan Chassis unit. Ickes formerly was vice president of operations and replaces Richard Schalter, who resigned last week.

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(Jan. 6, 2009) -- In order to earn the "fully meets" classification, companies must meet all minimum requirements, as well as score a minimum of 85 percent on Other Criteria items. Winnebago Industries earned 97.4 percent in the program, scoring 93.5 points out of 96.

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(Jan. 6, 2009) -- Randy Boatright has his four missing camper trailers back, but it's too little, too late. His more than two decades of selling recreational vehicles in Wichita are over, done in by an economic downturn and a steady stream of vandalism at his R&D Camperland dealership.

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(Jan. 6, 2009) -- New branches in Las Vegas and San Francisco will open before April 2009, bringing Apollo’s USA depot numbers up to three. Apollo’s Los Angeles branch will likewise move to new premises.

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(Jan. 6, 2009) -- The Oklahoma investors could be wanting to turn Monaco around or to force out top management leaders, Tapley said. Also, Prescott Group could be trying to push the RV manufacturer into bankruptcy if the hedge fund has determined it can generate a profit by liquidating the company.

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(Jan. 6, 2009) -- "If you are the new or recent owner of a trailer, RV or mobile home, there's a highly likely chance you experienced or are experiencing some form formaldehyde outgassing," says Dave Hearn, president of Pure Air Systems Inc. "We've developed a portable air filtration solution that specifically combats formaldehyde outgassing."

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