Month: February 2014

Spartan Motors Inc., parent to Spartan Chassis Inc., today (Feb. 24) announced that Lori Wade has been named CFO and treasurer, effective immediately. According to a press release, Wade has served as Spartan’s Interim CFO and Treasurer since early 2013. John Sztykiel, CEO of Spartan Motors, stated, “Lori performed exceptionally well in the interim role and [...]

One of the largest private campground chains in the country is getting bigger, thanks in part to an increased craving for wholesome, face-to-face, family oriented activities, according to a press release. “The dramatically increased use of hand-held electronic devices has left many families craving more face time with one another,” said Rob Schutter, chief operating [...]

Rusty Collins of Eagle Lake Marine in Edwardsburg, Mich., can’t wait for the lake to start thawing. “Once the snow starts to melt, people are going to start to get the itch,” he said. And it’s going to get busy in a hurry, he believes. As reported by the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune, Eagle Lake [...]

Go RVing’s exhibit at the popular Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), held Feb. 14–16 in Charleston, S.C., helped introduce 3,000 event attendees to RV travel and camping. According to a press release, Go RVing was participating at SEWE for the second year through its media buy with event sponsor Garden & Gun magazine. Now in its 31st [...]

Editor’s Note: The following is an article from the Michigan Association of Recreational Vehicles & Campgrounds’ (MARVAC) Industry Insights newsletter offering a tribute to longtime dealer Hugh White, who passed away Wednesday (Feb. 19). Hugh White, who founded H.W. Motor Homes in Canton, Mich., in 1960 passed away on Feb. 19. White’s commitment to the RV [...]

Racing fans dream of the chance to be part of the pit crew for their favorite driver; to feel the heat from the engines, smell the burning rubber and gas, and experience the noise and energy from the crowd. Reese Towpower, Brad Keselowski Racing and Cequent Consumer Products are making that dream come true for [...]

Although cold weather kept many visitors away the first day, dealers reported that better weather last weekend helped attendance rebound and sales soar at the Jacksonville RV MegaShow, which ended its four-day run last Sunday at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. “The show was fantastic for Camping World of Jacksonville,” said General Manager John Schuster. “Although [...]

(Feb. 21, 2014) -- “The rear kitchen design of the 25SBW is a retail champion,” said Baskerville. “RVers soon realize how practical and convenient it is on the campsite, enabling everyone to share the casual camping lifestyle without making the cook stand in the middle of the main living area.”

(Feb. 21, 2014) -- Pucillo will look at a technician’s workspace and the safety implications of the many items found in a work bay from air guns to refrigerators. Even though a technician’s tool box and items are personal belongings, the facility management team has the final say over the appearance of the dealership, he noted.

(Feb. 21, 2014) -- Navistar, an engine manufacturer, has announced it will be moving its mid-range engine production output from its Huntsville plant to Melrose Park, Ill. later this year.