Month: November 2013

(Nov. 8, 2013) -- A Salina Police Department spokesman said a 2004 Keystone Cougar trailer was parked in a fenced lot at Salina Mini Storage when someone entered it and stole items sometime between 1 p.m. on Oct. 30 and 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 7, reports Salina.com.

Pacific Coachworks Inc. (PCW) announced the hiring of two product managers to further develop relationships in the Northwest. According to a press release, Chris Robinson joined the Riverside, Calif.-based company as product manager for the Panther and Mighty Lite travel trailers and Powerlite toy haulers and fifth-wheels. Robinson has been in the RV and manufactured [...]

(Nov. 8, 2013) -- Chris Robinson joined the team as product manager for the Panther and Mighty Lite travel trailers and Powerlite toy haulers and fifth wheels. Todd Timmerman also joined the PCW team as product manager promoting the Econ andTango travel trailers, and Sandsport toy haulers.

(Nov. 8, 2013) -- Payroll employment in the United States jumped a stronger-than-expected 204,000 in October following upwardly revised gains of 163,000 (was 148,000) and 238,000 (was 193,000) in September and August, respectively, RBC Economics reported.

Bucars RV Centre announced the appointment of Kevin Digness to the position of sales manager, effective Oct. 15. According to a press release, Digness brings 35 years of experience in the RV industry. He first worked at Prairie Motorhome Village – the RV dealership his father owned in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He has since served as [...]

When the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) met this week in Knoxville, Tenn., for the annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE), optimism was evident. “We have attendance from the campground side nearing or exceeding 600, which puts us roughly 200 above where we were last year in Vegas,” said Rob Schutter [...]

Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. announced that it is the recipient of two separate Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Awards for 2013. According to a press release, the Lancaster, Calif.-based company was honored with the prestigious award for both its truck camper and travel trailer lines. Lance will be presented with the award on Dec. 2 during [...]

Today’s video comes courtesy of auto123.com featuring a highlight reel of product from the 2013 SEMA Show in 2013. To view the video scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

(Nov. 8, 2013) -- The Iowa Court of Appeals has affirmed a workers' compensation commissioner’s award involving a woman injured while working at Cummins Filtration, formerly known as Fleetguard, in Lake Mills, writes the Mason City Globe Gazette.

(Nov. 8, 2013) -- The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has added country act Florida Georgia Line to the artist lineup for its 33rd annual motorcycle and music festival. The duo will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 6 during the 2014 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.