Month: March 2014

Lazydays RV earned the ranking of No. 1 Class A motorhome dealer in the nation for 2013, according to data compiled by Statistical Surveys Inc. “We greatly appreciate the thousands of Lazydays customers who helped make this happen,” said Lazydays President and CEO Tim Sheehan in a press release. “This is a testament to our [...]

Goshen, Ind.-based supplier Lippert Components Inc. plans to bring 180  jobs this year to the former A.J. Wright distribution center on South Bend’s west side, with the possibility of adding hundreds more in coming years. The South Bend Tribune reported that Lippert makes a broad range of components for the RV and manufactured housing industries. The company [...]

The 8th Beijing International RV and Camping Exhibition will be held March 20-23 at the Beijing RV Expo Center, according to a press release. The biannual event, initiated in 2010, is currently the country’s largest and most well-known expo focused on recreation vehicles and camping. The four-day show will feature nearly 500 RVs along with various [...]

Stag-Parkway Inc. has announced its next series of ride control dealer seminars to be held April 15 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., and April 17 in Portland, Ore. “The seminars are designed to be a ride control business development course rather than a hands-on technical clinic” stated Bill Smith, product director for Stag-Parkway, in a press [...]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Forest River Inc. is the newest approved provider for KOA Deluxe Cabins, according to Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) Senior Business Development Consultant and Cabin Program Manager Mike Atkinson. “Adding Forest River to our line of approved cabin suppliers adds healthy competition and increases the purchasing options for our campground owners, while maintaining the [...]

(March 12, 2014) -- “We are excited to have Audax as our new partner. Its track record of sourcing and integrating add-on acquisitions will enhance our ability to grow while continuing to build on our brand’s reputation of market-leading value," said Hooks.

(March 12, 2014) -- Dealers have complete access to a secure back-end portal to manage the website, view site analytics, select featured inventory, and set special web pricing. Additionally, they can allow customers to schedule service online, schedule test drives and receive an online quote for new or used units listed on the site.

(March 12, 2014) -- “This is another big step for us. The sites have a clean, contemporary look that projects the scale of resources at our command and the professional, straightforward way in which we do business at the highest levels," said Lebryk.

Ocean Canyon Properties Inc. (OCP), a privately owned membership camping resort company, acquired Compton Ridge Campground, a campground and lodge open to the public in Branson, Mo. According to a press release, Compton Ridge is just one mile from Silver Dollar City, one of the largest theme parks in the south-central U.S. Accommodations include 260 [...]

(March 12, 2014) -- Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park may be in trouble if 10 more sites are not booked for the year. So, far 54 seasonal campsites are booked and if the park doesn't book more, the city will have to foot the bill.