Month: March 2014

(March 31, 2014) -- Visitors from as far away as Nigeria stopped by the Thin-Lite display to view the VFI series fully enclosed LED low voltage lighting system, available in 24- to 55-inch lengths. Reminiscent of a “lightsaber,” they easily mount on tubular, square, and “C” channel equipment framework.

(March 31, 2014) -- One person is dead after a fire broke out from a kerosene spill in a camper style trailer in Queen Anne's County, Md.

(March 31, 2014) -- A man has been taken to hospital after a camper van he was working on collapsed on him during Saturday lunchtime in Derby, England.

Editor’s Note: The following is a column authored by Chuck Woodbury, editor of RVtravel.com, announcing  the completion of a new studio designed for producing RV consumer-oriented videos for use on YouTube. RVBUSINESS.com will be running a selection of RVtravel.com’s latest videos as a regular feature on the site. To access the videos scroll down the […]

(March 31, 2014) -- “Jim Holtsberry comes to ASA with 20 years of J.D. Edwards experience focusing on best practices in the specific areas of EDI, manufacturing and warehousing,” said Willis. “His ‘can do’ attitude along with his knowledge is outstanding.”

(March 31, 2014) -- A 24-year-old Bend, Ore. man has been arrested on arson, burglary and other charges in a fire Saturday night that tore through an RV and boat parked in a driveway and damaged a garage.

When the national recession almost drove Blue Ox’s recreational vehicle business over a cliff, the Northeast Nebraska manufacturer looked for ways to diversify. Last year, that road took the company to the U.S. military as it sought to adapt its technology and craftsmanship to military vehicles. As reported by the Sioux City Journal, the small […]

(March 31, 2014) -- “RV park and dealership owners are in the business of hospitality. And I’m extending that same helpful nature by giving them easily attainable, customer-oriented marketing strategies that are both powerful and profit-building,” said Wilson.

Forest River Inc. announced the acquisition of certain assets of the Startrans Bus division from Supreme Industries Inc. According to a news release, Startrans Bus is a major builder of small to midsize shuttle buses for both the public and private transportation markets in the U.S. Forest River’s latest acquisition will be manufactured in one of […]

(March 31, 2014) -- "The weakness in December was thought to be in part attributable to extreme winter weather conditions," Ferley explained. "Today’s report provided support to this view along with indications that the restraint is unwinding."