Month: March 2013

(March 4, 2013) -- Fleetwood RV, Inc. recently announced a series of organizational changes and additions to the Fleetwood RV and American Coach sales and product teams. These changes support Fleetwood’s continued market expansion and product development, the company said today.

(March 4, 2013) -- Due to the rough economy, Larry's RV Center in Jackson, Mich., was forced to close in the spring of 2009. But in Aug. 2010, Jim and Denise Eccleton reopened the dealership and have seen the business thrive. Shannon Maynard, of The Jackson Citizen Patriot, recently sat down with the couple to discuss the business.

(March 4, 2013) -- Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth, the association noted in a press release.

(March 1, 2013) -- The New Zealand Herald writes that with the high New Zealand dollar and a fleet of vehicles roaring into the country, there's never been a better time to own a mobile home. The newspaper offers several tips for buying a motorhome.

(March 4, 2013) -- America Choice RV, a Central Florida RV dealer, broke sales records during the 2013 Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, the company announced Friday. The dealer sold over 100 RVs in one week and broke sales records for their DRV luxury fifth wheels and Crossroads Rushmore fifth wheels.

(March 4, 2013) -- Motorhomes sold at auction came in at an average of $38,362, which was up by $1,104, or 3 percent, from the previous month’s $37,258. Towables, including travel trailers, fifth wheels, and camping trailers, rose to $10,022 from $9,771, an increase of $251, which is also a 3 percent increase in value. 

(March 4, 2013) -- Keystone RV Company is recalling 37 2013 Springdale 266RLSSR and 267BHSSR travel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured with the incorrect information on the Federal Identification Tag and Tire and Loading Information Label.

(March 1, 2013) -- In the latest release of LightspeedNXT (ver 3.9.7) and LightspeedEVO (ver 5.6), hosted users of ADP Lightspeed will have access to Service Connect, an integrated smart-help menu designed to provide answers to user’s questions without leaving their workflow, ADP announced today.

(March 1, 2013) -- The Associated Press is reporting in The Tribune that a former state parks employee who illegally cashed out thousands of dollars in vacation time for himself and others as the department was struggling with budget deficits must pay a $7,000 fine.

(March 1, 2013) -- Out And About Live shares its top tips checklist for making sure the campsite you choose is the right one for you and your kids.