Month: February 2014

Begg’s Black Book, offering a monthly analysis of the wholesale specialty vehicle market, saw improved values for motorhomes during January while towables slipped slightly. To view the video click here or scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. “Although many areas of the country are having record cold weather and more snow than they have [...]

(Feb. 4, 2014) -- The cold winter is creating a heavy demand for propane causing the prices to skyrocket. Junction West RV Park is one of many that had to raise their prices to accommodate the change. There is no sign of the price dropping.

(Feb. 4, 2014) -- Corey Frye, a 14-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, had his wish granted from the Make-a-Wish foundation. Prosser RV, of Yorkville, teamed up with Make-a-Wish foundation to give Corey's family a dream vacation.

Drew Industries Inc., parent to RV and MH suppliers Lippert Components Inc. and Kinro Inc., will release its fourth-quarter and year-end 2013 financial results before the market opens on Feb. 13. The company will also host a conference call on Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. EDT to discuss the results and other business matters. Participation [...]

The RV Heating Systems Service course, run by Northampton Community College in conjunction with the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), begins Feb. 10 and runs through March 9. According to a press release, the program allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of recreation vehicle maintenance with intensive, competency-based instruction. The last of the four LP-burning [...]

RV Warranty Forever Inc. (NWAN) announced that Noble RV will be the company’s dealer representative in the southern half of Minnesota. According to a press release, the dealership operates four locations in the state, including Owatonna, Rochester, Madelia and Minneapolis. “Pat and Mike Noble have the energy and passion that we are looking for in [...]

Manitoba-based ICON, manufacturer and marketer of plastic components for RVs, has made strides in recent years ­making aftermarket RV fender skirts available for all popular brands and manufacturers of RV’s. To accommodate the large selection, the manufacturer has launched a tool primarily directed to RV dealers and service businesses. According to a press release, Lookup­Our­Skirts.com [...]

Pacific Coachworks Inc. (PCW) announced today that the Perris, Calif.-based company will be an official sponsor of the 2014 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series. According to a press release, PCW will sponsor five Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series events, displaying its toy haulers on the midway, starting with the first race taking place at the [...]

The owner of an airplane maintenance company has made an 11th hour offer to save the annual RV rally for Florida’s Hernando County. The Tampa Tribune reported that Bradley Dye, owner of Corporate Jet Solutions at the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport, said he would make available to the rallygoers his 20,000-square-foot building, adjacent hangar and [...]

Elkhart, Ind.-based components supplier MOR/ryde International Inc. reported strong response to new product introductions during the early round of consumer RV shows. According to a press release, MOR/ryde added several new offerings to its flat-screen RV mounts, allowing for easy removal and reattachment without the hassle of unscrewing the TV from the mount. The capabilities [...]