Cover Story

MaxxAir
Innovation Brings Immediate Success

A few years ago MaxxAir’s owner Allen Thomas was in the plastics molding business, but a series of events brought him to the doorway of the RV industry. He decided to enter with an innovative idea and that decision proved successful. Thomas recently sold his plastic molding business and is totally focused now on bringing more creative products to the RV industry. Read what series of events lead Thomas to the industry and why the company experienced immediate success.

War
Dealers and Manufacturers Clash Over Legislation Issues

RV dealers are frustrated with the progress made on adequate franchise agreements and some state dealer organizations are resorting to campaigning for new laws to gain in the state legislatures what they have been unable to accomplish through negotiation. Typical of these efforts is a law pending in Texas (H.B. 2382). RV News invited key players in the controversy to give us their thoughts on the Texas situation. Presenting the manufacturer’s viewpoint are Tom Corson, CEO, Coachmen Industries, and David Humphreys, president, RVIA. On the dealer side, Texas dealer Nate McClain, vice president, McClains RV and Mike Molino, president RVDA, give their opinions.

Just About Everything in the World You Would Ever Want to Know About Affinity Group’s Acquisition of Camping World  

RV News has pulled together the details of the Affinity Group's acquisition of Camping World. Read what was involved in the transaction and what reasons Affinity had for the purchase. Learn how Affinity plans to capitalize on this new resource for building an even stronger force in the RV and other industries.

Sea Hawk Division of Gulf Stream Reports Unprecedented Growth

The Sea Hawk towable division of Gulf Stream Coach, Inc., features a line-up of aluminum-framed, vacuum-bond laminated fifth-wheels and travel trailers.

Motor Homes by Fleetwood Play a Big Role in Jurassic Park Sequel
Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment turn to Fleetwood RV to build custom, jungle-roving RV for starring role in The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Cover: Alan Thomas, president, MaxxAir Vent Corporation.

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Editorial

Affinity is in Hot Water with Campground Owners Too
Last month RV News talked about the effect of the Affinity Group-Camping World deal and how it could possibly change the industry and have a negative effect on RV dealers. Since then we have heard from campground owners who also have a beef with Affinity over some of the Good Sam Club policies. Read what RV News thinks is a growing problem.