Month: May 2014

(May 30, 2014) -- The highly visible yellow power cord features an easy grip, right angle connector. With the handle and prongs positioned at a right angle to the cable, it helps keep users safe while protecting the cord from twisting damage. An indicator light signals when a connection has been made.

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC has entered the full-sized fifth-wheel toy hauler segment with the introduction of the Tesla  T3950. According to a press release, the new floorplan offers motorcycle, ATV and snowmobile enthusiasts the combination of a fully equipped, 12-foot garage adjacent to residential-style living quarters. All Tesla fifth-wheels are full width and two of the […]

A former Forest River Inc. employee found guilty of stealing from the company was sentenced to three years in prison Thursday, May 29, according to the Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office. The Elkhart Truth reported that Kristian Horn was given the maximum sentence allowed for a class D felony conviction in Elkhart Superior Court 5. Horn was […]

The Sanger/Denton North Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Campground and McClain’s Longhorn RV in Sanger, Texas, held a formal grand opening May 17, according to a written announcement from KOA. There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony with officials from the City of Sanger and various chamber of commerce members in attendance. The location, owned by McClain’s RV […]

(May 29, 2014) -- "Since we added RV Warranty Forever we have seen an increase in the number of units sold of 34 percent," added Abel. “During that same period, we have seen an increase in sales dollar volume of 42 percent, and an increase in net profit of 47 percent (38 percent after deducting the Warranty Forever expense)."

(May 29, 2014) -- This week's guest is finance and insurance expert Jan Kelly, the principal at Kelly Enterprises in Vancouver, Wash. She talks about risks dealers face in not paying attention to the plethora of federal regulations being enforced by the "alphabet army" of agencies. She also explains how dealers can be more profitable by allowing F&I managers to have time to focus on doing their jobs, rather than requiring them to divide their attention among other duties.

(May 29, 2014) -- The idea behind the Route 66 RV Network is that non-competing dealers take care of each other's customers while enjoying the benefits of a discount buying group through its strength in numbers. The group is organized around what it calls the "10 Commitments."

(May 28, 2014) -- The Winnipeg West KOA campground had to shut down and tell its customers they had to leave because of high water. They and the Progressive Conservatives blame the incident on the provincial government, saying its flood forecast was wrong.

(May 29, 2014) -- Hilltop RV Park is the newest recreational vehicle park in Fort Stockton, Tex. It’s owners, Jim and KC Newby, have done a lot to make their business successful, starting from the selection of the absolutely perfect site, according to Fort Stockton Pioneer.

(May 29, 2014) -- Lippert Components, Inc. today announced the launch of myLCI, an RV and trailer product information database application for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.