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March Motorhome Sales Post 25.5% Rise
SSI: March Motorhome Sales Post 25.5% Rise
May 16, 2013 by RV Business
Year-over-year motorhome registrations jumped 25.5% in March while sales for the first quarter increased 23.5%, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI).
Thor Industries Inc. held the No. 1 spot in year-to-date motorhome registrations with a 25.9% market share followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (17.4%), Forest River Inc.’s Coachmen RV division (13%) and Forest River (11.5%).
In the Class A category, March sales climbed 10.8% compared with 2012 and were up 20.6% for the three months. Thor led the sector through March, posting a 21.4% market share, while Winnebago held a 21% share and Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. was No. 3 with an 18.6% share.
Class C sales soared 43.4% for the month and 27.1% year-to-date. Thor led the category for the three months with a 31.2% market share, followed by Coachmen RV (21.6%), Forest River (16.8%) and Winnebago (13.1%).
March rental registrations, primarily Class C sales, were up 96% in March.
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okgc
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05/16/13 05:48pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Long Class A rigs with Trailers - Where do they stay?
I disagree. Most of the MH with big trailers around here are Hobbyist.
The NASCAR pro type rigs are semi truck based.
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okgc
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05/14/13 06:17pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Long Class A rigs with Trailers - Where do they stay?
Where do old motorhomes go? To the races of course.
In the midwest, there are hundreds of MHs hauling drag race, local circle track car trailers, off road vehicle and large horse trailers for weekend type events. Most overnight at the specific event.
En-route we have found campgrounds managers very accommodating when we had a car trailer in tow. A couple of them have made a pull thru space for us.
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okgc
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05/14/13 10:00am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Entegra Road side Assistance
Thought Entegra advertises road service by National Motor Club.
National Motor Club is the parent company of Coach-net.
http://www.nationalmotorclubsales.com/rv-coach-net.php
Coach-Net is great.
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okgc
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05/14/13 09:29am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Warranty question
Well, they couldn't find the problem. So, I got charged an hour of labor ($130).
The problem is, they say that even if I bring the RV in with the problem occurring and they fix the problem, they don't reimburse the previous time they spent. Their suggestion is not to have something looked at while you happen to be there for service.
So, we will see next time and then I will contact Freightliner, Fleetwood and anybody else.
David
Consider calling Freightliner Customer Support Center NOW to see if they have any ideas.
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation
552 Hyatt St.
Gaffney, SC 29341
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE OR CONCERNS
Contact our Customer Support Center at
1-800-FTL-HELP (1-800-385-4357)
Camp Freightliner
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okgc
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05/12/13 05:46pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Good Sam or Coach Net.
I vote Coachnet because they do more than send you a wrecker. Their tech support line is great.
I called when we had a power converter/charger failure in our Bounder, about a day from home. They gave me the name/phone# of a nearby RV service firm and also name/location of an RV parts dealer about 15 min away, if I wanted to handle repair. Coachnet even checked to confirm part was available. 90 min later I had part installed to continue our vacation.
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okgc
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05/11/13 12:06pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Repair or replace roof?
..............The quote to replace the roof was $7400. The quote for patching the roof was approx $700. Our insurance will cover it. .....................
To clarify, Your insurance will only pay for
patching the roof?
If the $6700 was out of my pocket I would have it patched. A QUALITY repair can last for many many years.
After the repair sell it on your own or get a trade-in price from a different dealer.
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okgc
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05/09/13 12:00pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Motorhome tire life?
After 5 years of age Both GoodYear and Michlin recommend RV tires be inspected annually by your dealer.
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okgc
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05/09/13 11:42am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Misleading avertising/ignorant sales people
Groover
If you are going to haul a horse trailer, DO NOT buy any MH with a long overhang.
Voice of experience.
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okgc
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05/03/13 10:22am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: AWFUL RV PARKS
We rarely find a bad RV park and we stay at a lot of cheaper and Passport America parks. .............
X2
Online campground shopping & checking Park Reviews while going down the road can be a pain.
I miss the OLD Woodalls directory.
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okgc
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04/27/13 10:07am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Aid to backing up with toad
Takes me about three minutes to disconnect when the GPS & my "navigator" fail me.
First emergency disconnect with this MH was on old Route 66 at a 8,000 lb bridge. I didnt believe I wanted to risk destroying history.
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okgc
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04/27/13 09:43am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: hydrolic leveling jacks
Is a 2000 Bounder one of the coaches that the engine must be running before the jacks are operational?
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okgc
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04/25/13 06:29pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Looking at a Winnebago Adventurer. Any known issues?
Think Winnebago before a Thor
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okgc
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04/24/13 06:10pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: surge protector
IMHO - Like a TPMS a Surge protector type unit should be standard equipment.
Only item more important maybe a sewer hose
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okgc
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04/24/13 05:57pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: FBI & IRS raid Flying J/Pilot offices
USAToday update including video interview with CEO Jimmy Haslam.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/04/22/pilot-flying-j-damage-control/2105057/
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okgc
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04/23/13 02:17pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: roadmaster-tow-bars.com/ FINAL RESULTS
When ordering RV items online, I have been extremely happy with www.etrailer.com www.etrailer.com
GREAT Prices and GREAT service
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okgc
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04/22/13 02:21pm |
General RVing Issues
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FBI & IRS raid Flying J/Pilot offices
Monday, April 22, 2013 3:30 PM EST
By ERIK SCHELZIG
Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says he has suspended several members of the sales team at Pilot Flying J, the family-owned truck stop chain that is under a federal fraud investigation.
FBI and Internal Revenue Service agents last week raided the Knoxville headquarters of the country's largest diesel retailer. An affidavit filed in federal court alleges a widespread scheme to defraud customers.
Haslam, the privately held company's CEO and brother of Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, on Tuesday didn't name the people placed on administrative leave. He has denied wrongdoing and dismissed suggestions he step aside from running Pilot or the Browns while the investigation is underway.
Secretly recorded conversations among the sales team said Haslam was aware of at least some instances of employees withholding rebates from Pilot customers.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/story/22044362/haslam-suspends-some-sales-staff-at-pilot-flying-j
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okgc
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04/22/13 02:01pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Siping tires
Quite common for winter tires in Michigan. I dont see an advantage for MH tires.
If it is snowing our motorhome will be parked.
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okgc
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04/20/13 05:36am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Narrowed down to 2 choices........maybe?
Tiffin. Alabama is closer to you than (Oregon?) Tiffin is the original family-owned company. Fleetwood is a new creation through acquisition. Both good products but when I say Bob Tiffin; need I say more? Anyone who has dealt with this fine gentleman will likely agree.
Not Oregon.
As a former Fleetwood Bounder owner, Last I knew Fleetwood factory Service was still located in Decatur, Indiana which is closer to OP than RED Bay.
http://www.fleetwoodrv.com/partsandservice/fsc.asp
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okgc
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04/18/13 04:35pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: I-10 coast to coast?
Thanks for the ideas.
Rest assured this is not a buzz across the US interstate trip. We plan to spend much of the time OFF the interstate looking for those hidden gem spots including NWR.
My "few weeks" comment would actually be 10-12 weeks in addition to more time traveling back to Michigan for the summer.
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okgc
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04/17/13 12:09pm |
Roads and Routes
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