Paul Eskritt, Fleetwood -- Industry in fragile state, ripple effects being felt at all levels

Fleetwood RV President Paul Eskritt outlines how changes suggested by dealers have been implemented into 2009 products, especially in lightweight units. Decisions being made by manufacturers and dealers are impacting other industry segments.< More...

Submitted by ggerber | 12:00 AM 9/4/2008 | Category Manufacturers | Download

Jayco President Derald Bontrager outlines current market conditions

At the 2008 Jayco Dealer Homecoming, company president Derald Bontrager discussed current market conditions and explained what Jayco is doing to address what appears to be a trend toward smaller, lighter RVs.

Submitted by ggerber | 12:00 AM 7/31/2008 | Category Manufacturers | Download

Coachmen Industries CEO Richard Lavers sets the record straight

Responding to a Wall Street Journal report suggesting Coachmen was on the brink of collapse, CEO Richard Lavers sets the record straight by showing what Coachmen has done in 18 months to increase profitability, efficiency and marketshare.

Submitted by ggerber | 12:00 AM 6/4/2008 | Category Manufacturers | Download

Keith Conard: Internet selling is good for consumers and for the RV industry

Pennsylvania RV dealer Keith Conard, who owns Cooper's RV Center, considers selling RVs online to be the wave of the future. Most consumers are already searching for units online and many are comfortable buying over the Internet, too, he said. The More...

Submitted by ggerber | 12:00 AM 3/18/2008 | Category RV Dealers | Download

Greg Boyd: There are reasons to be excited about 2008

Greg Boyd, president of NTP Distribution, took time out from working the show floor at NTP's annual dealer conference in Austin to talk about what's happening today in the RV industry and where he sees it heading in 2008.

Submitted by ggerber | 12:00 AM 2/21/2008 | Category Distributors | Download