Month: March 2013

(March 25, 2013) -- "There was an energized atmosphere at the show, from dealers to campgrounds and attendees," said Christen. "With spring right around the corner, it was clear that RVers and campers were gearing up for a wonderful season ahead. Even the inclement weather on Saturday did not stop RV enthusiasts in the area from coming by to experience all the show had to offer."

(March 25, 2013) -- “Everybody here at the dealership is very pleased with this achievement,” said Vice President of Sales Todd McGinnis. “After being honored as 2011’s No. 1 Vermont dealer, our team goal was to stay on top. We wouldn’t be No. 1 again without the efforts of an incredibly hard-working staff.”

(March 25, 2013) -- The Iowa Senate approved a bill this month intended to prevent tax evaders from using out-of-state shell corporations to avoid paying registration fees on million-dollar RVs and other luxury vehicles, the Des Moines Register reports.

(March 25, 2013) -- Camco Manufacturing announced today the acquisition of selected assets of RV Innovations, which is located in Castle Rock, Colo. Under the agreement, Camco will assume manufacturing and marketing of the RV EzLevel and RV AwningClamp. 

(March 25, 2013) -- A water playground is the answer to a Louisiana state park's increasing pool repair needs and new ADA requirements that would demand cost-prohibitive upgrades.

(March 25, 2013) -- Laura Mallary served as call center manager for more than 10 years prior to her recent promotion and will now be responsible for managing a team of outside sales consultants in the Northeast.

(March 25, 2013) -- In Bainbridge Island, Wash., the parks system closed the trailer dump station at Fay Bainbridge Park last week, reports the Bainbridge Island Review.

(March 25, 2013) -- Camping World and Good Sam today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire American RV, an existing RV dealership in Olive Branch, Miss., in the next 60 to 90 days. 

(March 25, 2013) -- A proposal to the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) National Electric Code (NEC) suggested a new code requirement that would have required campground operators to ground each electrical pedestal with copper grounding rods at a cost of $70 to $100 each. 

(March 25, 2013) -- The Charleston Post Courier reports while Holmquist is an RV sales associate and dealership part-owner, last week, he was showing his skills in another role: as teacher. His setting? Palmetto RV KOA Camping School.