Month: November 2013

(Nov. 20, 2013) -- The National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) has unveiled ARVC AdvantEdge, the first online financial and operational benchmarking tool designed exclusively for the RV park and campground industry.

Venture RV, a division of KZRV LP, has opened a new production facility to keep up with product demand. “We had an exceptional Open House with both the SportTrek lightweight travel trailer and the all new Sonic ultra-lightweight travel trailer,” Dave Boggs, director of sales and marketing, said in a press release. ”The dealers liked what [...]

(Nov. 20, 2013) -- Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI) has presented its annual awards to exemplary Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort franchisees throughout the U.S. and Canada. The awards were issued Nov. 14 on the final day of LSI’s annual symposium in Covington, Ky.

(Nov. 20, 2013) -- Cruiser RV recently launched its new brand campaign emphasizing the company’s commitment to doing business in a more personal way as opposed to the larger corporate OEMs nowadays, according to Jeff Fought, president of Crusier RV. And according to Fought, dealers are responding.

(Nov. 20, 2013) -- Newmar President Matt L. Miller said, "Newmar has invested a lot of time and money elevating our sales and service training and support. It makes a lot of sense to partner with the Mike Molino RV Learning Center because they share the same philosophy we do; to provide quality education for our dealers."

(Nov. 20, 2013) -- Cummins Power Generation has introduced a new family of gas generator sets with output ratings from 20 kW to 60 kW. These new generator sets operate on either natural gas or LP and are sized to provide reliable backup power for businesses -- even those needing three-phase power.

The Oklahoma RV Association’s (ORVA) 2013 State Convention, held Nov. 10-12 at the Grand Casino Hotel Resort in Oklahoma City, recorded record attendance and was “regarded as an acclaimed success by all those that participated,” organizers said. Presented with the challenge-related theme “2014-We Mean Business!,” the convention provided an agenda of business programs designed to [...]

Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp., with a gift of $25,000 last month, has donated $185,000 toward its pledge of $260,000 to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. According to a press release, Newmar’s pledge amount and sustained giving keeps the manufacturer’s name at the top of the Major Donors category of giving on the current contributor list. [...]

Howe, Ind.-based Cruiser RV LLC recently launched its new brand campaign emphasizing the company’s commitment to doing business “in a more personal way as opposed to the larger corporate OEMs.” According to a press release, dealers are responding to the initiative. “Aaron Vogt, managing partner at Vogt RV in Fort Worth, Texas, likes our style [...]

Allied Specialty Vehicles Inc. (ASV) announced the formation of Allied Recreation Group Inc. (ARG), with the appointment of John Draheim as CEO for the new group. “We have invested in four of the most renowned brands in the industry and our success in rebuilding Fleetwood and American Coach sets the stage for a similar return [...]