RV Investor is a leading news and analysis resource for the RV industry. Our goal is to provide industry professionals and investors the most comprehensive coverage and analysis of the industry available. http://www.rvinvestor.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:58:18 -0700 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:57:24 -0700 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 27,100 units in June, up 72.6% from the same period in 2009. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_Jun2010_20100727.htm 07F25BFE-8812-4564-B333-FB718D9BFC25 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:57:24 -0700 The RV Index continued to slide in June, ending down 10.7% for the month. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm E0F8E4C3-33B2-4A38-87DD-B88D31E41A10 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:59:39 -0700 The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 24,400 units in May, up 83.5% from the same period in 2009. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_May2010_20100626.htm ADC32A9B-FD7B-4571-B93E-C469DAECD489 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:40:27 -0700 The RV Index broke its winning streak in May, ending down 16.5% for the month. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm 9BD801A7-9EB6-4485-9480-AA0C3FE2CA5B Tue, 1 Jun 2010 16:30:40 -0700 The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 24,600 units in April, up 85% from the same period in 2009. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_Apr2010_20100526.htm 7013B058-98CD-4098-97EB-9852042A0F71 Wed, 26 May 2010 14:07:37 -0700 The RV Index resumed it's upward trend in April, ending up 17.4% for the month. The S&P 500 was up 2.1% over the same period. The RV Index was up 69.4% in the last twelve months compared with 37.0% for the S&P 500. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm 7E538E43-C120-4C4D-B3C9-927CC40F3455 Tue, 4 May 2010 10:40:07 -0700 The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 24,000 units in March, up 92% from the same period in 2009. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_Mar2010_20100427.htm 643E6183-340D-4257-97AB-B94B43E3FA3E Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:34:23 -0700 Historically there has been little long term correlation between fuel prices and RV retail sales. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Commentary_and_Analysis/Fuel_Prices_and_%20RV_%20Sales_20100423.htm E4400B08-3247-4D2E-93FD-26F0A6140B4E Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:31:20 -0700 RV Investor's 2010 forecast: wholesale shipments of 238,200 units and retail sales of $5 billion in 2010. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Commentary_and_Analysis/2009_Year_End_Review_and_2010_Outlook_20100107.htm 7C94BA2B-588C-4CA8-93B2-C0786CF80F76 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:57:28 -0700 Updated consolidated and trended snapshot of key RV Index financial measures for the MRQ's ending Oct-Dec 2009. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_rv_index.htm 55391707-E263-4189-94BA-ED3A44FD5799 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 11:04:31 -0700 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_crv.htm 0C3C9721-2DB4-4B8D-86D4-5F2617A3902E Tue, 6 Apr 2010 16:46:20 -0700 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_dw.htm EE30A4E3-CDD7-44D9-8E49-2E618F47516C Tue, 6 Apr 2010 13:54:53 -0700 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_patk.htm 7D4A82F8-0816-4D25-9528-B8B78FEB8CEF Mon, 5 Apr 2010 18:38:00 -0700 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_pii.htm 1552D961-F7F4-47F0-A0AA-22366843EF74 Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:36:11 -0700 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_sky.htm 0D559DD7-D2A5-4941-AAD2-03BF4D72EAB1 Mon, 5 Apr 2010 11:57:06 -0700 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_spar.htm 308363A3-4A0E-43B0-ADCA-17073B5A8155 Sun, 4 Apr 2010 15:23:41 -0700 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_tho.htm 6E47B565-E141-4AF3-9C42-FBA7CE493D97 Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:47:31 -0700 Gasoline prices rose to a national average of $2.82 / gallon in March, up from $2.01 in March of 2009. http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=PET&s=mg_tt_us&f=m 22A8CCEC-6B40-4599-8BFC-D494499C582B Sat, 3 Apr 2010 13:44:58 -0700 The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had decreased in February, rebounded in March. The Index now stands at 52.5 (1985=100), up from 46.4 in February. http://www.conference-board.org/economics/ConsumerConfidence.cfm 19033DDD-A5D6-4C21-966E-BBC453496F70 Sat, 3 Apr 2010 13:44:02 -0700 The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.1 percent in February, following a 0.3 percent gain in January, and a 1.2 percent rise in December. http://www.conference-board.org/economics/bci/pressRelease_output.cfm?cid=1 5A388DE8-03C5-4F47-AB3D-63979D176270 Sat, 3 Apr 2010 13:43:20 -0700 The RV Index broke its string of monthly gains in March, ending down 0.5% for the month. The S&P 500 was up 5.6% over the same period. The RV Index was up 101.4% in the last twelve months compared with 45.3% for the S&P 500. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm 0546D086-E4CB-418D-B8E4-FC3B3115E34F Sat, 3 Apr 2010 13:17:13 -0700 The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 20,100 units in February, up 95.1% from the same period in 2009. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_Feb2010_20100402.htm 06F33D50-4ACA-4FA7-815D-4CBEE219C6F6 Fri, 2 Apr 2010 19:59:45 -0700 The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 15,800 units in January, up 116% from the same period in 2009. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_Nov2009_20091231.htm EF0B3F8A-6769-402C-8528-2881A42700AA Wed, 3 Mar 2010 15:47:59 -0800 The RV Index rose 6.4% for the month of February. The S&P 500 was up 2.4% over the same period. The RV Index was up 179.9% in the last twelve months compared with 51.8% for the S&P 500. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm 666F2538-2916-4F86-A7AB-CB87DFB16688 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:29:18 -0800 The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 14,000 units in December, up 150% from the same period in 2008. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_Nov2009_20091231.htm E11E419E-1C3C-4B04-84C2-809C23081B42 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:23:49 -0800 The RV Index rose 7.0% for the month of December. The S&P 500 was up 2.2% over the same period. The RV Index is up 73.5% in the last twelve months compared with 25.0% for the S&P 500. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm 6F781E46-E300-4CB5-86A4-9F446521CB16 Sat, 9 Jan 2010 14:44:36 -0800 The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 13,700 units in November, up 128.3% from the same period in 2008. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_Nov2009_20091231.htm DBBBEDA1-A36B-4196-BB5E-A484EB259C1F Mon, 4 Jan 2010 12:00:05 -0800 The Index now stands at 49.5 (1985=100), up from 48.7 in October. http://www.conference-board.org/economics/ConsumerConfidence.cfm 46DA96E6-53F7-4298-83DE-D971CF8A1E71 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:03:52 -0800 The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.9% in November, following a 0.3% gain in October, and a 1.2% rise in September. http://www.conference-board.org/economics/bci/pressRelease_output.cfm?cid=1 4F360731-98EA-49B6-BA28-3C6DE83318D4 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:01:56 -0800 The S&P 500 was up 6.3% over the same period. The RV Index is up 81.1% in the last twelve months compared with 35.9% for the S&P 500. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm 65FB23DA-83E1-4C56-8C50-58BD5FEB1E1D Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:37:06 -0800 The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 16,600 units in October, up 23.0% from the same period in 2008. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_Oct2009_20091127.htm A7365DE3-B87F-41E8-932B-5690F4DF121E Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:30:33 -0800 The S&P 500 was up 1.7% over the same period. The RV Index is up 36.5% in the last twelve months compared with -7.7% for the S&P 500. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm D6B273DE-D5FD-402C-99FB-5287C190D13A Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:29:16 -0800 The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 17,400 units in September, up 13.0% from the same period in 2008. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_Sep2009_20091031.htm 3ECFFCB9-71DC-42A4-A749-EDB81B9D94DB Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:34:06 -0800 The S&P 500 was up 2.7% over the same period. The RV Index is up 5.7% in the last 12 months compared with -6.7% for the S&P 500. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm D1C5AA32-AAA1-48A5-A702-F363DBCFB42D Sat, 3 Oct 2009 19:53:08 -0700 The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 17,800 units in August, up 5.3% from the same period in 2008. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_Aug2009_20090927.htm D8A40842-2E0B-4618-9250-61A989CD9BDD Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:13:23 -0700 The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.6% in August, following a 0.9% gain in July, and a 0.8% rise in June. http://www.conference-board.org/economics/bci/pressRelease_output.cfm?cid=1 E4ADC1FA-901E-46BE-9C63-D9C0DB4936B3 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:08:58 -0700 According to the company, an ad hoc committee representing about 82% of its bondholders have agreed on a restructuring plan for debt. http://www.thedeal.com/dealscape/2009/09/lazy_days_agrees_to_prepackage.php FCD62AAF-2D8C-474F-9687-9100F0F10D57 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:38:41 -0700 Drew Industries' latest investor presentation. http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/763744/000114420409042212/ex99-1.htm 16914D7C-48A8-4204-8B15-E4D475BB64CD Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:38:40 -0700 Polaris' presentation to European investors. http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/931015/000095012309040119/c53392exv99w1.htm 0756C867-4735-4BE6-AC53-D149E8C731D4 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:38:39 -0700 The RV Index edged up slightly in August, up 2% for the month and 130% for the past 6 months. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm 3B3082D9-5856-45CB-AD62-9EC87F00BB8B Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:45:46 -0700 Dutchmen RV announced today that the company is accepting applications and plans to hire up to 50 employees to fill new manufacturing positions. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_News_Items/Dutchmen_PR_20090826.htm A477945E-288D-425E-B82E-6E5B241E4A53 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:42:37 -0700 The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 13,500 units in July, down 21.1% from the same period in 2008. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_Jul2009_20090826.htm B2D4D04C-032B-45EB-9FE3-005A1664E0A3 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:39:57 -0700 The Index now stands at 54.1 (1985=100), up from 47.4 in July. http://www.conference-board.org/economics/ConsumerConfidence.cfm 2A0A05CE-3D40-44CD-B622-E85D294F6BE7 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:41:55 -0700 Updated consolidated and trended snapshot of key RV Index financial measures for the MRQ ending Jan-Apr 2009. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_rv_index.htm 0C2531FA-9DA1-4F52-BE05-7BF32F28D135 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 12:16:07 -0700 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_wgo.htm 0BF28464-BD7F-41BF-B76D-D882C98DADD3 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:57:33 -0800 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_tho.htm 5D625355-9D53-4360-B8EF-1C2A4CECA0F4 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 18:20:53 -0700 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_sky.htm 33AB9C10-A061-48D4-9587-C68ECEE34295 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:26:32 -0700 The RV Index got into gear in July, up 21% for the month and 95% for the past 6 months. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm 171B7240-6847-4329-AD06-4672C536DBBE Sun, 2 Aug 2009 15:46:04 -0700 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_pii.htm F6F3A643-734F-4743-BC43-45F3A8B4230F Sun, 2 Aug 2009 12:37:50 -0700 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_patk.htm AFFB215D-68F7-4CBB-8CEE-4E55A17EBDB5 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:06:37 -0700 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_fle.htm EC8A484A-0CC7-4533-BDE5-202866886FC8 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:04:32 -0700 Updated trended snapshot of key financial measures. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Company_Snapshots/snap_coa.htm 4B01D064-DA64-42D5-9308-1C393224F7C4 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:45:19 -0700 The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 15,700 units in June, down 33.2% from the same period in 2008. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_Jun2009_20090725.htm 34BEE107-AEB0-495D-82BA-145A2E358411 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:39:22 -0700 The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.7 percent, The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index (CEI) decreased 0.2 percent and The Conference Board Lagging Economic Index (LAG) decreased 0.7 percent in June. http://www.conference-board.org/economics/bci/pressRelease_output.cfm?cid=1 87499A71-F692-4A0E-ADC6-7ECED477EF48 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:19:07 -0700 The RV Index faltered in June, down 10.7% for the month as the economy continues to sputter. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm DCFF250C-AA27-4FCB-9E79-6FD2A012BEA1 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:25:43 -0700 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics non-farm payroll employment declined by 467,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 9.5%. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm 704F2EBF-15FC-401B-AF15-1066C76174FE Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:19:49 -0700 The Index now stands at 49.3 (1985=100), down from 54.8 in May. http://www.conference-board.org/economics/ConsumerConfidence.cfm AE04F084-24ED-4204-970E-65C272B72016 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:54:29 -0700 The RV Index continued to climb in May, up 6.8% for the month. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm 7717277E-D8B9-49E3-9A05-AF6556D2F3C5 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 18:03:24 -0700 The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reported wholesale shipments of 13,300 units in April, down 57.6% from the same period in 2008. http://www.rvinvestor.com/Industry_News_Items/RVIA_Shipments_Apr2009_20090526.htm 0ED190BF-A6D4-4270-99F8-70A6DD789D8F Tue, 26 May 2009 16:59:45 -0700 The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had improved considerably in April, posted another large gain in May. The Index now stands at 54.9 (1985=100), up from 40.8 in April. http://www.conference-board.org/economics/ConsumerConfidence. 0E1E9E26-6B40-40C3-AA57-9F00C1EEA603 Tue, 26 May 2009 16:04:32 -0700 The RV industry is in dire trouble, and the whole RV subculture can feel it. http://www.salon.com/news/brand_graveyard/feature/2009/03/20/rv/index.html E921B4D9-DE6C-456C-8A69-E9D2DB3950C5 Fri, 22 May 2009 14:02:37 -0700 The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index(tm), which had posted a slight increase in March, improved considerably in April. http://www.conference-board.org/economics/ConsumerConfidence.cfm 638F43C6-6835-46F9-99FB-1FD852321B22 Fri, 22 May 2009 14:01:26 -0700 The RV Index continued to climb in April, up 39.7% for the month. http://www.rvinvestor.com/rv_stocks.htm 5EBC5207-7101-4D96-8532-763E9BF1EB55 Fri, 22 May 2009 13:59:44 -0700 Real gross domestic product decreased at an annual rate of 6.1 percent in the first quarter of 2009. http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/gdpnewsrelease.htm 86AC4B86-BF3C-4EE0-B519-2CE6F9CD7523 Fri, 22 May 2009 13:56:39 -0700