Month: September 2013

(Sept. 11, 2013) -- “We are so proud that these veterans are a part of our team at EasyCare,” said Bates. “Their service to our country, and that of all veterans, is deeply appreciated, and we thank RV Pro for recognizing them."

(Sept. 11, 2013) -- "The segment we are targeting is the minivan and small SUV market," said Boggs. "Sonic features many standards not found in the ultra-lightweight market like, interior LED lighting, convection microwave, Champaign color infused fiberglass exterior (including the roof) and CD/DVD/MP3 with Bluetooth.   I’m sure it will be a big hit at the show."

(Sept. 11, 2013) -- Josh Roan has been promoted to vice president of RV windows. Roan has worked in the RV industry for 17 years and has led several teams during his 10 years with Kinro and LCI. In his new role, Roan will lead more than 800 employees producing an average of 6,500 tempered glass windows per day at two Indiana-based facilities.

(Sept. 11, 2013) -- “Our goal in our entry-level product is to make it the best looking trailer on the market in terms of floorplans and eye appeal,” said Hermon. “Nick and his team have done a fantastic job. Everyone builds a competitive stick-and tin, but the difference is in the details and the new Trail Runner is positioned to increase market share and grow sales for our dealer partners.”

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- Those elected for the first time include Bob Martin, CEO of Thor Industries, Inc.; Martin Street, president and CEO of Stag-Parkway, Inc.; and Dick Grymonprez, director of park model sales at Champion/Athens Park Homes. They begin serving their terms on Oct. 1.

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- “Over the years, RV dealers and RVDA itself have used the Caliper Profile to hire top performers in customer service and sales,” said Ingrassia.  “Caliper provides employers with useful tools that help them develop talent and work on team-building for a more productive workforce.”

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- The all-new Winnebago Ultralite offers lightweight towability with a touch of class, the company reported in a press release, noting everything about the Ultralite 27RBDS feels like home – its queen bed with a luxury memory foam mattress, roomy wardrobe, double shower, solid-surface countertops, large pantry and energy-efficient LED lighting.

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- "I hope everyone had a great time and got to do some traveling this year. We're hitting the road this week, starting with the big Hershey RV Show," said Holod. "There have been some changes in our business, which I'll talk about in next months newsletter."

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- The Bangor Daily News reports that a family of six was able to safely escape after a furnace caught fire in their camper early Friday morning in Industry.

(Sept. 10, 2013) -- The spaces for recreational vehicles at the Ilion Marina and RV Park will be a little wider by next summer, writes the Utica Observer Dispatch.