Month: May 2014

Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) today (May 29) announced the launch of myLCI, an RV and trailer product information database application for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The company said in a written release that the app provides users with comprehensive product information, photos and videos, as well as customer support material including manuals, components lists and […]

Scott Engele, the dealer principal of Scotty’s RV SOURCE is ecstatic about the new location now open in an RV mall in Martensville, Saskatchewan. The StarPhoenix reported that one of the other tenants is TRX RV, whose owner Tom Oakes was looking for more room to market trailers and motorhomes when he sold his six-acre […]

It was the best April for RV shipments in seven years, according to figures released Wednesday by the Reston, Va.-based Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). And the upward trend could keep going, at least one RV leader believes, according to a report by the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune. Mark Bowersox, executive director of the Recreation […]

Drew Industries Inc. today (May 28) announced that James F. Gero, a member of the company’s board since 1992, was appointed chairman. He replaces Leigh J. Abrams, who held that position since May 2008. Abrams, a member of Drew’s board since 1984, will continue to serve as a director on Drew’s board, and has been given the honorary title […]

(May 28, 2014) -- “Our video allows consumers to see just how convenient Aqua-Foam is,” said Bialorucki. “Consumers can see how easy it is to have this new product clean their RV toilet and how fun it is to watch the foaming action do all the scrubbing.”

(May 28, 2014) -- In this course, the third of the major RV systems, the students get to identify and appreciate all types of plumbing systems associated with both fresh water and waste water systems. A detailed look into the recommended winterization processes is also a focus.

(May 28, 2014) -- “These charities continually work to make a difference in the world and we are pleased to support their efforts with a portion of our revenues,” said Schaeffer, adding that checks totaling $7,776 were sent to seven charities during the month of May. This brings the total cash contributions to $50,000 since the inception of the program in 2012.

(May 28, 2014) -- For many years, Sunland RV had been serving residents and tourists visiting the Land of Enchantment, operating near the Intersection of New Mexico Hwy. 28 and Interstate 10 in Las Cruces. This January, the dealership was officially rebranded as Holiday World of Las Cruces.

Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. participated in the 7th annual Overland Expo May 16-18 in Mormon Lake, Ariz., southeast of Flagstaff. According to a press release, the expo is a unique event for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts, with classes offered for 4-wheel drive and adventure motorcycling, inspirational programs, the Overland Film Festival, roundtable discussions, demonstrations, food, and a […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a column by The Motley Fool analyzing the growth of Patrick Industries Inc. and its healthy return on investment. Patrick Industries, a national manufacturer and distributor of a wide variety of building and component products for the recreational vehicle industry, has outshone its peers in the past few years. A […]