Month: December 2013

(Dec. 6, 2013) -- MCD Shade Systems were a featured in many of the 2014 and 2015 recreational vehicles displayed at the RVIA National RV Trade Show.

Dealers seeking to improve their in-house training or to create an effective program will benefit from a webinar from the Mike Molino RV Learning Center on Dec. 12 at noon EST. According to a press release, the one-hour session will help dealers create a high quality program that fits the needs of their facility. The free [...]

Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) leadership expressed a growing appreciation for — and desire to work with — the campground industry during the 51st Annual National Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., which concluded Thursday (Dec. 5). “They really are the missing leg of our three-legged stool,” said Matt Wald, RVIA park trailer executive director. “The [...]

(Dec. 6, 2013) -- The company reported total income of $148.9 million in the third quarter, an increase of 6.7 percent. The $7.26 million net income figure represents an increase of 122 percent on net income over the $3.26 million generated in the third quarter of 2012.

RVT.com, a leading Internet classifieds ad site for new and used RVs for sale, is introducing two new marketing products for RV dealers and manufacturers, including Targeted Remarketing and Large Rectangle RV Description (RVDP) display ads. The new RVT.com Targeted Remarketing product uses sophisticated tracking data to target a highly specific group of people using [...]

(Dec. 6, 2013) -- Nominations for the fourth annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards, created by adidas Outdoor, are now open. The awards recognize individuals, groups and companies whose efforts go above and beyond in encouraging others to participate in outdoor activities, the Outdoor Industry Association reported today.

Foretravel Motorcoach has initiated three personnel moves while also announcing that in addition to building high-end Class A motorhomes, the Nacogdoches, Texas, company is assembling 40-foot front-engine diesel coaches designed for medical and emergency applications. According to a press release, the first three “Lone Star” units produced are being used as dental labs. The coaches are being [...]

(Dec. 6, 2013) -- The Leavenworth Times reports a homeowner says the City of Lansing, Kan., appeared to be acting as a homeowners' association more interested in aesthetics than actual health and safety issues.

Attendance at this week’s Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., was on a par with last year’s totals. As reported by RVIA, the Tuesday through Thursday event attracted 7,751 attendees, representing a 1% gain from 7,658 last year. Included in that number were 2,874 “buyers,” down 3% from 2,978 [...]

(Dec. 6, 2013) -- The new RVT.com Targeted Remarketing product uses sophisticated tracking data to target a highly specific group of people using RVT.com, then serves an advertiser's banner ad to each individual in that group.