Month: January 2014

(Jan. 27, 2014) -- "The Department of Health rules governing private campgrounds have been a contentious issue in confusing regulation for the past few years left both operators and the state open to liability," said Hammer. "Our cooperative work to evaluate the regulations is a milestone effort that works to protect our interests as well as those of the public and the state."

(Jan. 27, 2014) -- “We look for TrailManor to provide an excellent opportunity for customers that want or need to tow with a minivan or SUV. With most models weighing less than 3000 pounds, we see a huge selling opportunity with customers that do not want to buy a big truck,” said Fleming.

RV park owners interested in learning more about how to raise brand awareness, engage customers and campers, and cultivate repeat customers may register now for RV Camping Connect’s free webinar, “Ten Ways to Market Your RV Business on Facebook.” On Wednesday (Jan. 29) from 1-2 p.m. (PST, 4-5 p.m. EST), RV park owners can learn [...]

Freelance journalist and RVBusiness Senior Editor Bob Ashley recently announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Indiana House of Representative in the 32nd District, according to a press release. ”My goal is to bring some sanity to the Indiana House that is now controlled by a Republican majority that repeatedly has ignored the needs [...]

(Jan. 27, 2014) -- Based on new figures on recreational vehicle sales in 2013, area RV dealers say attendance at the Jacksonville RV MegaShow next month could reach pre-recession levels of more than 12,000 over the four-day event.

(Jan. 20, 2014) -- “Dixie RV prides itself on offering our customers the best purchasing experience in the industry. We believe that the RV Warranty Forever program will provide our customers with an above and beyond ownership experience,” said Lala.

With windy conditions, drifting snow and frigid five-degree temperatures reminding area residents more of the Alaskan tundra than the flatlands of northern Indiana, many companies involved in the manufacturing and component supply chain of RV production were operating Monday (Jan. 27) on limited hours and some were closed down altogether. The area’s roads, with travel [...]

(Jan. 27, 2014) -- The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department says a wood stove appears to be the cause of a make shift ice shanty fire over the weekend.

RV wholesale shipments tracked by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) reached 321,127 units in 2013, a gain of 12.4% over the previous year. This was nearly twice the annual total of 2009 and marked the fourth consecutive annual increase since the end of the last recession for the RV industry. Monthly totals saw wholesale deliveries [...]

RV/MH Hall of Fame President Darryl Searer has agreed to continue leading the Hall for an additional two years, according to Chairman Barry Cole. In August 2014, Searer will take on the additional responsibilities as chairman when Cole’s term expires. Searer currently serves as president and treasurer. “This came about when Jay Hesse, president of [...]