White House recognizes Tents for Troops

(Nov. 5, 2013) -- Colonel Rich Morales, executive director of Joining Forces, sent a letter to Tents for Troops Founder Charlie Curry commending the organization for being a "shining example" for stepping up to support active and reserve military members by arranging for free camping opportunities.

RVIA Tracks Media Hits Promoting RV Industry

Editor’s Note: The following is a compilation from the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) on news reports in print and broadcast media on the RV industry. The full list appears on the RVIA website in the “News” section. Driving Through Manhattan in a Huge R.V. <http://www.mmsend2.com/link.cfm?r=142466011&sid=27731585&m=3092975&u=RVIA&j=15573298&s=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/17/driving-through-manhattan-in-a-huge-r-v/?_r=2> New York Times (Blog) Thursday, October 17, 2013 According to [...]

Trojan Battery Appoints Dunlap Senior VP, CFO

Trojan Battery Co., a leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has appointed Ed Dunlap as senior vice president and CFO. According to a press release, Dunlap will be responsible for all aspects of Trojan Battery’s finance programs as well as lead the company’s finance, information technology and commodities strategies teams. He also will serve as a [...]

LP gas course for RV technicians starts Nov. 11

(Nov. 5, 2013) -- The program, which is run by Northampton Community College and the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association, allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of recreation vehicle maintenance with intensive, competency-based instruction. Students simply log on to access the lecture notes, hands-on assignments, quizzes and chat with the instructor and other students.

Coach-Net Partners with Peterson’s Excel Brand

Coach-Net today (Nov. 5) announced its signing of a partnership agreement to support Peterson Industries Inc.’s Excel RV brand, according to a press release. Through the agreement, Coach-Net will safeguard purchasers of new Excel RVs by providing them with one year of 24/7 emergency roadside and campsite assistance, as well as technical support, from Coach-Net’s [...]

SEMA announces new product award winners

(Nov. 5, 2013) -- The event recognizes the most cutting-edge automotive products either on the market or about to hit the market. This year, more than 2,000 new products were submitted for consideration. Criteria included superiority of innovation, technical achievement, quality and workmanship, consumer appeal and marketability, SEMA explained.

Thor Posts Solid Gains in 1Q Motorhome Sales

Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Industries Inc. today (Nov. 4) announced preliminary sales, as well as continued growth in the company’s backlog, for its fiscal 2014 first quarter, ended Oct. 31. Preliminary consolidated sales from continuing operations in the first quarter were $802.6 million, up 5.4% from $761.4 million in the first quarter last year. Towable RV [...]

Camping World Secures Multiyear Credit Facility

Camping World Inc. announced today (Nov. 4) that it has secured a new $525 million multiyear floorplan credit facility. According to a press release, Bank of America, N.A., which serves as the administrative agent, led the transaction. JP Morgan, who has partnered with the company since 2003, acted as co-agent. The facility also includes seven [...]