Month: September 2013

(Sept. 20, 2013) -- A futuristic green super-luxury RV will soon be on display to the public, after RV innovator Global Caravan Technologies (GCT) today announced that collaborations are underway to introduce the world’s first carbon fiber RV, called CR-1 Carbon.

(Sept. 19, 2013) -- GAC’s Top 20 Countdown is hosted by Nan Kelly. This week’s episode will feature Kelly making her way around America’s Largest RV Show checking out the latest in RVing while introducing their Top 20 songs of the week.

(Sept. 19, 2013) -- "We have had a really good show in terms of orders," said Tuttle. "Our partnership with Thor Industries has given us access to a lot of RV dealers. It has also given us excellent credibility among RV dealers who may have been cautious about doing business with us because the company was a sole proprietorship.

(Sept. 19, 2013) -- Nametags were prepared for all 2,000 dealer personnel who preregister for the show. They were neatly sorted into 10 trays, nine of which were distributed on Tuesday alone. Plus, another 1,000 people showed up who had not pre-registered, RV Daily Report has learned.

(Sept. 19, 2013) -- "We use hung fiberglass, which gives our RVs more structure, especially with our six-cage aluminum constructed frames using aluminum studs every 16 inches. Add high gloss gel coated fiberglass and solid interior walls, and our buyers know they are getting their money's worth," said Weaver. "Our units cost more, but the features and benefits certainly justify the price."

(Sept. 19, 2013) -- “Every month, the Outback gets more popular,” explained Gillies. “Americans are interested in adventure travel. The Outback is very capable, comfortable, affordable, and can take them to places they could never drive in a typical RV.”

(Sept. 19, 2013) -- "This show is not a big push for us. Our big opportunity to connect with dealers takes place in June during our annual homecoming celebration. Everyone has been in a good mood and the orders submitted at the open house are like gravy for us," said Lasley, noting that Jayco has been in growth mode for much of the year.

(Sept. 19, 2013) -- On Tuesday, Goshen City Council members voted to approve an annexation agreement with Lippert Components Manufacturing Inc. involving a 56-acre plot of land recently purchased by the company, writes Goshen News.

(Sept. 19, 2013) -- "This venue is more relaxed and it puts dealers in the right frame of mind to plan their inventory for the year ahead. They genuinely look forward to this show because they have a good time and it really boosts their spirits," said Thompson. "The show also gives us a chance to showcase virtually everything we build. And with show hours from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., we really have plenty of time to sit down and get to know our dealers and figure out what we can do to become better partners with them."

(Sept. 19, 2013) -- Campers and boaters will have to find other spots for recreation at Benbrook Lake after the Army Corps of Engineers abruptly closed Rocky Creek Park on Tuesday morning, writes the Fort Worth Star Telegram.