Month: December 2013

The Mike Molino RV Learning Center, in collaboration with online marketing firm KPA, will host a timely webinar for California dealers on Thursday (Dec. 19) at noon EST focusing on the latest employment laws going into effect for 2014. According to a press release, the webinar is targeted for dealer principals, general managers, HR managers and [...]

(Dec. 17, 2013) -- Employment law counsel John Boggs will lead the webinar entitled, “California does it again: 2014 Attack on Dealers.” He will discuss all the pertinent regulatory changes dealers can look forward to in the year ahead.

(Dec. 17, 2013) -- FMCA will conduct its 89th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase March 17 to 19 in Perry, Ga. The 90th reunion is set for Aug. 13 to 16 at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond, Ore. The 91st reunion takes place March 26 to 29 at the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif.

(Dec. 17, 2013) -- "An endorsement of the Protect All “brand” is an endorsement of our entire line of specialty cleaners, waxes, treatments, protectants and lubricants," said Neuman. "Providing products that work and make the RV lifestyle easier and more enjoyable is our business and these awards are evidence that we are meeting our objectives."

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced that it acquired the business and certain assets of Fortress Technologies LLC for $3.3 million. According to a press release, Fortress Technologies is a manufacturer of specialized RV chassis located in Middlebury, Ind. Fortress had annualized sales of about $3 million. The business will be managed by LCI’s chassis division, [...]

(Dec. 17, 2013) -- ”If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times, and I’ll keep on saying it because I truly believe that our collective effort to promote RV ownership through Go RVing’s advertising campaign and RVIA’s public relations efforts is some of the most important work we do,” said Gaeddert.

(Dec. 17, 2013) -- Editor of Which Motorhome magazine and head of the judging panel, Peter Vaughan, commented, "Bailey's combination of high specification and value for money is well-known now, but the drop-down bed here adds real innovation in this class."

Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) Chairman Doug Gaeddert, general manager at Forest River Inc., told attendees at RVIA’s “Outlook 2014: Everywhere” program that the industry has a bright future for the upcoming year and beyond. Gaeddert lauded the industry’s promotional efforts in helping raise awareness of RV travel and camping in his remarks. “”If I’ve [...]

(Dec. 17, 2013) -- "This annual tradition allows visitors to unwind before the holiday by observing the changing seasons within the dunes," said Brad Bumgardner, park interpretive naturalist. "What started as a nice pre-holiday hike has exploded into a family tradition for so many northwest Indiana families."

(Dec. 17, 2013) - Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, a trade event featuring the best of the outdoor recreation market including industry manufacturers and top retail buyers, reconvenes Jan. 22 to 25 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.