Month: November 2011

(Nov. 17, 2011) -- "MAP pricing is way to align the perceived value with that of the product and brand while allowing our dealers to maintain a profit margin that coincides with the efforts required by a dealer to properly and safely represent the line,” said Robinson.

(Nov. 15, 2011) -- EverGreen Recreational Vehicles plans to build a full line of luxury fifth wheels for the resort, full-time RV/park model markets based upon the new concepts and deep industry experience of the former Carriage Inc., team. The new luxury fifth wheel division will create 15 to 20 new jobs.

(Nov. 17, 2011) -- The Court of Appeals of Minnesota ruled that Obiora C. Onyemelukwe, employed by Cummins, Inc. in 2008, did not have valid ownership interest in the Cummins parts he took from the property, therefore did not incur damages when he lost possession of the parts.

(Nov. 17, 2011) -- Founded in 1986 with no product lines but a confident spirit, Ray Cressy went to the International Marine Trades Educational Conference in Chicago with a briefcase and innovative ideas. Today, after 25 years of servicing the marine and RV industries, Cressy Marketing represents 21 companies in the Great Lakes region of the United States.

(Nov. 17, 2011) -- Research conducted by the Caravan and Recreation Vehicle Association of Australia (CRVA) found 57 percent of survey respondents said campervan and caravan holidays are ‘very good value’ when compared to other accommodations, and 58 percent said this type of accommodation was the least expensive.

(Nov. 17, 2011) -- "The combination of ACC's extensive RV Warranty coverage for older coaches along with unlimited towing and now tire coverage at no charge to the consumer positions ACC as a clear leader in the motorhome extended service arena."

(Nov. 17, 2011) -- Premier RV Services of Junction City, Ore., will be offering Mobile RV Service in the Indio, Calif. area January through March of 2012. Premier RV's Brian Johnson, a high-end luxury diesel motorcoach service technician, will be in the desert to offer general RV service throughout the Indio area.

(Nov. 17, 2011) -- "Much of the sales rebound in this year's third quarter can be attributed to strong demand brought about by the continued affordability of RVs in Canada. This has come largely as a result of our strong currency."

(Nov. 16, 2011) -- Customers that may consider themselves loyal to you will buy from other sources if they get a better response. Often those purchases start out small: an O-ring or a handle. But, beware, those smaller purchase can turn into a habit and a lost customer. If you're going to win the fight you need the right tools. You need systems, processes and know-how to stay ahead of customers' demand and to keep them loyal.

(Nov. 16, 2011) -- On Tuesday, city commissioners were split on whether to purchase the former Linger Longer Mobile Home Park property in Tarpon Springs for $4.5 million. The commission tied on whether to put the issue on the Jan. 31 ballot, which means it will not be on it, reports Suncoast News.