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MarketWatch
Winnebago Industries reported a rise in fiscal fourth-quarter profit and revenue that beat analyst expectations. "We are especially pleased to deliver record profitability for the company against the headwinds of ongoing tariffs and higher levels of competitive promotional activity in our target markets,” says president and CEO Mike Happe. “We continue to be excited with the positive progress we are making to transform Winnebago Industries into a premier outdoor lifestyle company, focused on authentic differentiation in the areas of product quality, valued innovation, and superior customer service."
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RVDA
Two officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will discuss how the agency uses RVs in its housing missions — and what its expectations are when it buys travel trailers — during workshops held at the RV Dealers Convention/Expo in Caesars Palace Las Vegas. The session will be held twice on Thursday, Nov. 14, and previewed during RVDA’s annual meeting the day before.
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The News Wheel
GMC celebrated a successful third quarter, improving its sales by 11.4% compared to a year ago. From July through September, General Motors’ upscale truck and SUV brand sold 140,789 units, a significant improvement on the 126,417 sales it posted over the same three months in 2018. GMC sales are up 5.6% for the first nine months of 2019, with total sales sitting at 418,066 units.
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RVLocksandMore.com
Key Alike Program allows a dealer to change key cylinders on Global Link Locks to have all locks on a towable unit keyed to the same key code. This system offers the customer the benefit of having just one key for an entire towable unit providing increased security and convenience.
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RVDA
Save money on the RV Dealers Convention/Expo while staying at one of the newest, most vibrant hotel complexes in Las Vegas. You can find good deals on room rates at The LINQ, which is just steps away from the convention at adjacent Caesars Palace. The LINQ offers hot new restaurants and boutiques, not to mention the High Roller, world’s tallest observation wheel.
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Mike Molino RV Learning Center
Dealership F&I departments have some unique compliance requirements that come with serious penalties. Find out what you need to know about deal jackets, customer data security, inventory liabilities, and training during a free webinar tomorrow, Oct. 24, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. This event is hosted by the Mike Molino RV Learning Center and KPA.
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Head Waters Economics
The federal government recently released data measuring the outdoor recreation industry’s contribution to each state’s gross domestic product. The report shows that outdoor rec’s contribution is larger in four states than the construction industry’s contribution. Outdoor rec is also growing faster than the overall economy. On average, state GDP from outdoor rec increased by 16.6% between 2012 and 2017 while total state GDP increased by 7.5%.
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Financial Post
General Motors plans to build a new family of premium electric pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles beginning in late 2021 and may revive the Hummer brand. The electric truck/SUV program is the centerpiece of a planned $3 billion investment in the Detroit-Hamtramck plant. Analysts say it makes sense for GM to start by producing high-end electric vehicles, which give it a better chance of making a profit on the venture.
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GE Appliances is taking the same AC expertise that millions of homeowner’s trust and bringing it to the mobile living market. When adding appliances to your RV, choose the units backed by over 100 years of manufacturing experience, and the trusted name of GE Appliances.
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CBS Denver
Food trucks. Wi-Fi. Hot showers. Those campground upgrades could be coming to a national park near you. The Interior Department is reviewing modernization recommendations made recently by an advisory committee created under former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke that has been looking at ways for private businesses to operate on public lands. The Interior Department has said it lacks the money to modernize the more than 1,420 campgrounds in its system but will review the committee’s recommendations.
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Hudson Cook
Two years ago, the Department of Defense threw dealers for a loop when it changed the way the Military Lending Act’s exclusion from coverage for credit transactions was to be covered. Though many were expecting the DOD to withdraw its guidance, it hasn’t done so, and dealers must still wrestle with its interpretation.
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Line\5 provides financing for F&I products when you have a cash deal, after the initial sale or when you’re capped by the bank MORE
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RVDA
Dealers can get industry data and analytics that can help them make better business decisions through Statistical Surveys, an RVDA endorsed provider. The RV Industry Data Program provides info on where new units are being registered and which dealers sold which units by make, model, length, and axles. RVDA members get a 10% discount on this service.
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Recordnet.com
Fall road-tripping along the California coast is a delight — the weather is often beautiful, summer crowds are gone, the rugged coast and adventures beckon. Here are two suggested road trips, each with a one-way drive of three-plus hours.
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