Month: April 2014

(April 30, 2014) -- As more details on the actual size and look of the proposed RV park in a portion of Castle Park come together, the Crookston, Minn. City Council wants to give citizens with questions or concerns about the project a second chance to speak up with another open public forum.

(April 30, 2014) -- Thor Industries, Inc. today announced that Bob Martin, Thor President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jeff Tryka, Thor Director of Investor Relations, will present at Baird's 2014 Growth Stock Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago on Tuesday, May 6.

Protective Asset Protection announced the promotion of Bill Koster to vice president of sales – Specialty Products. According to a news release, Koster assumes responsibility for sales and distribution of the RV, marine and powersports lines of business. With Koster’s expanded responsibilities, Wendell Anderson has been promoted to the position of national sales manager – […]

The Shediac, New Brunswick, council gave the go-ahead Monday night (April 28) to a controversial 708-site RV park in the popular tourist town. People packed the Shediac Town Hall for the vote. Many held signs opposing the move, saying “Conflict of Interest,” “Do the right thing” and “We’re taxpayers too,” CBC News reported. The RV […]

U.S. consumer confidence fell in April over concerns about hiring and business conditions, even though many people foresee a strengthening economy in the months ahead. According to an Associated Press report, the Conference Board said Tuesday (April 29) that its confidence index dropped to 82.3 from a March reading of 83.9. Despite the decline, consumer […]

Today’s video comes from Heartland RV introduces the Prowler P29IKS travel trailer featuring 80-inch ceiling height and 40-inch deep slideouts. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

With pressure mounting to avert a transportation funding crisis this summer, the Obama administration Tuesday (April 29) opened the door for states to collect tolls on interstate highways to raise revenue for roadway repairs. The Washington Post reported that the proposal, contained in a four-year, $302 billion White House transportation bill, would reverse a long-standing federal […]

Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2014 is expanding with the addition of two exhibit halls. The show, set to run Aug. 30 through Sept. 7, will now encompass 11 halls in Germany’s Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre along with outside display areas. Organizers noted that a trade visitor day will precede the event on Aug. 29. The annual event will present a total of […]

SuperSprings International has created new SumoSprings applications specifically designed for Class C motorhomes. According to a press release, the “airless airbags” can be mounted to the front and rear suspensions of the Ford E-Series Cutaway, a popular platform for recreational vehicles. “Motorhomes are always loaded, unlike pickup trucks or passenger vans that may only require […]

An 11-person jury convicted a former Millet, Alberta RV dealer guilty of 31 counts of fraud over $5,000 under Section 380(1)(a) of the Criminal Code on April 26, 2014. According to a press release, the jury found Arnold Donszelmann guilty of defrauding 36 consumers. The Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) laid the charges that led to […]