Month: June 2013

(June 19, 2013) -- Registration closes Monday for the RV Aftermarket Association's 2013 Executive Conference, which takes place Aug. 16 to 16 at the Omni Parker House hotel in Boston. Registration requires a "two-step" process as outlined below. Only Step One registration ends June 24.

(June 19, 2013) -- Joseph "Mike" LeBlanc, age 60, passed away June 18, 2013 after a courageous battle with heart disease. His wife, Diana, is the owner of PPL Motorhomes in Houston. Mike also worked in various capacities at the dealership.

(June 19, 2013) -- Two confirmed speakers, trade show expert Barry Siskind and merchandising guru Linda Cahan, will be presenting workshops in the dealer/general manager, sales, parts, and service tracks. 

(June 19, 2013) -- "This digital publication is designed to help busy business owners sift through the avalanche of information to unearth the items that make a difference to their businesses, their customers, and our industry," said Schmarder.

(June 19, 2013) -- These fun clothes react to the suns rays and the design changes. There are various designs, but one of the most popular designs features a VW camper van that explodes with color when the sun comes out. Depending on the intensity of the sun, the color changes in a matter of seconds.

(June 18, 2013) -- RV owners are not letting elevated fuel prices dampen their enthusiasm for travel and adventure, according to a recently conducted survey released today by Coach-Net. In fact, more than 72 percent Coach-Net members recently indicated that rising fuel prices would have no effect on their plans this summer.

(June 18, 2013) -- “The association could not provide the extensive educational program offered at the convention without our partners, and we proudly recognize them for their commitment to the convention and to dealers,” said McCluskey. “Through convention partnership these industry leaders demonstrate outstanding support for RV dealers and dealership employees.”

(June 18, 2013) -- The Alberta government has ordered a campground management company to stop illegally diverting water to an RV lot, reports the Edmonton Journal.

(June 18, 2013) -- The director general of the Camping and Caravanning Club in the United Kingdom has revealed he was “absolutely stunned” to have been recognized with MBE (member of the British Empire) in the Queen’s Birthday Honors List, reports the Northampton Chronicle & Echo.

(June 18, 2013) -- The 2013 Father’s Day Weekend results continued the trend of strong holiday camping numbers at KOAs this year. Advanced reservations for the Fourth of July holiday are up 13.2 percent, and total peak season reservations (Memorial Day through Labor Day) are up 9.2 percent over the same period in 2012.