Month: November 2013

(Nov. 1, 2013) -- “As the recent outcry over the parks and public land closures during the shutdown indicated, the nation’s parks, waters and trails are American icons and economic drivers in this country,” said Bailey “Outdoor recreation is big business. It’s time that Congress and the administration work together to pass a budget that ends unpopular cuts and invests in America’s parks, trails and waterways as economic drivers.”

(Nov. 1, 2013) -- Out And About Live says the judges, from motorhome magazines MMM and Which Motorhome, have assessed every new motorhome and campervan that was launched or significantly modified this year to come up with the shortlist of contenders.

(Nov. 1, 2013) -- Revenue is up over $10,000, or about 30 percent from last year, at the City of Trail RV Park, reports HQ Yellowknife. Attendance also increased this year, with 225 different campers being hosted.

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) has unveiled a one-year pilot program designed to increase the awareness of and participation in industry technician training and certification programs by having field representatives call directly on RV dealerships to educate management and technicians about educational opportunities. RVIA has hired Wade Greenwood and Connie Acord to serve as [...]

Thor Industries Inc. announced that, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, it has acquired the net assets of specialty trailer manufacturer Bison Coach from an operating unit of Navistar Inc. The purchase price, which will be paid in cash, is approximately $16.7 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. “We are pleased to welcome Bison Coach to the Thor [...]

(Nov. 1, 2013) -- Rooftop glamping has recently taken New York by storm. This year, visitors to the Big Apple can spend the night in a bed on the roof of the AKA Central Park, and guests at Manhattan's Affinia Gardens hotel can spend the night in a tent on one of the hotel's terraces, with flashlights and a smores-making kit thrown in, CNN reported.

(Nov. 1, 2013) -- Juan E. Monteverde, a partner at Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating the Board of Directors of Winnebago Industries, Inc. for potential breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with their conduct in seeking shareholders' approval for the 2014 Omnibus Equity, Performance, and Incentive Compensation Plan.

(Nov. 1, 2013) -- Visitors to this year’s Camper Care New Zealand Motorhome and Caravan Show can discover, explore and test drive thl’s latest range of motorhome offerings for KEA, Motek and United Campervans under its RV Super Centre flagship, the company announced today.

(Nov. 1, 2013) -- Thor Industries, Inc., today announced that, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Livin' Lite, it has acquired the net assets of specialty trailer manufacturer Bison Coach from an operating unit of Navistar, Inc. The purchase price, which will be paid in cash, is approximately $16.7 million, subject to post-closing adjustments.

(Nov. 1, 2013) -- "Our Company-wide focus on our customers as our first priority has enabled us to gain market share and increase sales," said Lippert. "In addition, we have been successful by staying ahead of the market through innovation. We continue to invest in customer service and research and development resources to maintain our position as a leading supplier to the industries we serve."