Month: November 2013

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC announced that Pete Kauffman has been appointed director of manufacturing for both EverGreen and its Lifestyle Luxury RV division. According to a press release, he will be responsible for manufacturing, production and distribution of all EverGreen and Lifestyle Luxury brands. Kauffman brings over 24 years of RV industry management and sales experience, [...]

Thor Motor Coach’s diesel division reported that three new floorplans in the Tuscany, Tuscany XTE and Palazzo lines are receiving high marks from the retail marketplace and dealer body. “Thor Motor Coach diesels have made a 25.8% market share increase in 2013,” said Adam Gudger, national sales manager, citing information from Statistical Survesy Inc.. “This market [...]

(Nov. 19, 2013) -- Three people reportedly suffered minor burns in a Sunday morning recreational vehicle fire in Johnson City, Tenn., says the Johnson City Press.

(Nov. 19, 2013) -- The Virginian-Pilot reports that in two or three years, 58-year-old Jim Jamison, of Virginia Beach, hopes to leave his current job and launch Green RV Operators of America with his wife, which will provide online training for RV operators.

The New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA) and Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) are teaming up to bring regional training to their dealers. According to a press release, training on Schwintek in-wall slideouts, standard slideouts, leveling and stabilization, awnings and electronics will be conducted by the LCI training staff. Flagg RV in Uxbridge, Mass., will host [...]

Tents for Troops (T4T) has added three new parks as a result of the recent National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) conference in Knoxville, Tenn., according to a press release. “Although we were unable to attend the show this year, Jennifer Schwartz and Erica Owens of ARVC both went out of there way [...]

Airstream 2 Go, a startup travel company offering Airstream trailer rentals, announced new rates and promotional programs for the off-peak season of Nov. 22 through March 14, 2014. According to a press release, highlights of the new limited time offering include a 25% rate discount, new three-day minimum rental period and a streamlined two-tier offering. [...]

(Nov. 19, 2013) -- The Cape Coral Fire Department says a fragrance candle caused a fire Monday that destroyed an RV valued at $35,000, reports The News-Press.

(Nov. 19, 2013) -- Traffic on the Blue Ridge Parkway increased slightly in October from the same time a year ago, despite the 16-day federal shutdown. However, the parkway’s lodges and campgrounds lost much business during the closure, writes the Lynchburg News and Advance.

(Nov. 19, 2013) -- After a recent renovation, Silver Strand State Beach Campground in Coronado has even more to offer. The campground now features full electrical and water hookups, and a new sewage dump station has been installed.