Month: April 2012

(April 26, 2012) -- “Figures from Statistical Surveys, Inc., for the key indicator month of February, show Gulf Stream retail sales up more than 29 percent over last year,” said Sarvari.  “We’re excited by the success of Gulf Stream Coach Dealers at this year’s shows, and we are working hard to help our Dealers take advantage of the trends that will extend the strong results of the season through the year.”

(Apri. 26, 2012) -- The 2nd World RV Conference, which will draw RV industry executives and leaders from around the world Jan. 17 to 20 in Tampa, Fla., will feature an informative conference agenda that will provide attendees the opportunity to share market information and statistics, discuss technical issues and standards, and explore how RV companies can work together in an increasingly interconnected world market.

(April 26, 2012) -- A new pricing structure for exhibitors, a new show layout, new hours and admission pricing, plus a new smartphone app are some of the new features planned for this year's California RV Show. In addition, people buying RVs at this year's show can pick up their units the next day.

(April 26, 2012) -- During the event, the association’s standing committees, executive committee and board of directors will meet to develop strategies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year. RVIA’s Advocacy Day will once again be a centerpiece event at Committee Week. RVIA members will visit Capitol Hill June 13 to discuss important RV industry issues with members of Congress and their key legislative staff.

(April 26, 2012) -- With more than 30 years in the industry, Brady held executive positions with Coachmen Industries Inc., Holiday Rambler Corp., and as president and CEO of Damon Corp – all based in Elkhart County. Along with veterans Tim Hoffman, Jack Culbertson and John Rhymer, he launched Heartland in November of 2003, making the announcement during the Louisville Show.

(April 26, 2012) -- The Niles Daily Star writes that Michigan families have yet another tool to use when planning their outdoor activities this year: the MI Camping and Recreation Locator app.

(April 26, 2012) -- RVers and campers who vote for their favorite are entered into a drawing to win a free week of camping at their favorite Best Park in America. As the spring and summer camping season is right around the corner, with the beginning of the camping season, this contest will give consumers information about how to plan their summer vacations and find the ‘best’ experiences that camping and RVing has to offer.

(April 26, 2012) -- In a report released today, investigators said a Florida Highway Patrol lieutenant did not have any formal training or know the procedures before he reopened a fog and smoke blanketed Interstate 75 Jan. 29. A series of crashes, killing 11 people, followed shortly after, reports the Associated Press.

(April 26, 2012) -- Rocky Mountain RV and Marine in Albuquerque, N.M., kicked off their 26th anniversary celebration by grilling and serving “green chile” cheeseburgers to nearly 300 customers who showed up for lunch last Saturday and Sunday.  “We considered having a local restaurant cater our event this year,” said Bob Scholl.  “But there’s nothing like a hot juicy authentic New Mexico green chile cheeseburger right off the grill to really please our customers,” Scholl said.

(April 26, 2012) -- "The higher-than-expected level of initial claims in the latest week marked the third consecutive week that claims have held in the 388,000 to 389,000 range, which was up notably from the average 362,000 to 364,000 range in March and marking a break from the broadly downward trend evident since September 2011," said Janzen. "The recent weekly increases are consistent with the view that favorable weather contributed to part of the downward trend as warmer-than-normal winter temperatures resulted in fewer seasonal layoffs.