Month: August 2013

(Aug. 13, 2013) -- StrapTek allows users to safely and easily adjust weight distribution spring bars on travel trailer RVs and cargo trailers with a standard socket wrench. “StrapTek is a safe alternative that also provides superior sway control,” added Gramlin.

(Aug. 13, 2013) -- According to authorities, 37-year-old Stephen Greenlaw, the camp host at Farm Meadow Campground, died Saturday when he fell down a 100-foot waterfall at West Fork Chiquito Creek in Madera County, reports the Fresno Bee.

(Aug. 13, 2013) -- A variety of entertainment and food events are designed to attract RV dealers to the company's giant tent and massive display area surrounding the RV/MH Hall of Fame. "We hope a lot of dealers will join us for fun and hospitality as we showcase our new RV models, said Jim Mac, director of marketing for Keystone.

(July 13, 2013) -- Transwest Truck Trailer RV announced today it is partnering up with Newmar to be the exclusive full line dealer from the King Aire to the Bay Star Sport for all of Colorado. Newmar coaches will be on display later this fall at the Denver and Grand Junction, Colo., locations.

(Aug. 13, 2013) -- Market expectations of a slowing in July retail sales growth were largely premised on earlier reports of a slowing in motor vehicles sales in the month, said Ferley. This was confirmed in today’s release although the 1.0 percent drop in sales at motor vehicle dealerships was slightly larger than expected,

(Aug. 13, 2013) -- "Let’s face it, sometimes your office feels like a war zone instead of a team working together to reach common goals," said Busse. "Salespeople don’t understand why the service team asks so many questions and why they need to have every I dotted or T crossed. The service team can’t understand why salespeople are so unorganized, pushy and last minute with EVERYTHING."

(Sept. 13, 2013) -- The highlight of the show will be the Redneck Trailers Supplies ‘Football Funfest,’ which takes place Sept. 6. At the ‘Football Funfest,’ dealers will be able to go down on the Ram’s football field for a party and punt, pass and kick event with the St. Louis SLAM and the Ram’s cheerleaders.

(Aug. 13, 2013) -- Fleetwood RV and American Coach will display more 25 new 2014 models at their display during Elkhart open house week, the company announced today.  The coaches on display range from updated versions of Fleetwood's most popular models to all-new floorplans.

(Aug. 12, 2013) -- "We perceive that American dealers are hungry for good quality, pre-owned motorhomes," said Gronberg. "They would be hard pressed to find any motorhomes that are better built and better maintained that are offered for sale as used units with less mileage."

(Aug. 12, 2013) -- Industry Days at America’s Largest RV Show, held Sept. 9 and 10, at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa., offers something for every facet of the RV industry. Not only is it the first show in the nation with 2014 products, but attendees can also take advantage of several education clinics at affordable prices.