Month: June 2014

Progressive Dynamics Inc. is offering the “PDI Advantage” for its power centers, power conversion and battery charging products.  According to a press release, Inteli-Power Converters feature reverse battery protection, high- and low-voltage protection, and electronic current limiting as part of the “PDI Advantage.”           RVers can safely charge and maintain a […]

(June 27, 2014) -- A memorial fund was established at GoFundMe.com to support the Thorp family. All funds will go to the family of the boys, and they will decide what expenses to direct the money to, the memorial site noted. Organizers hope to raise at least $5,000.

(June 27, 2014) -- Foremost is a fabricator and distributor of fabricated aluminum products, fiber reinforced polyester sheet and coil, and custom laminated products primarily used in the recreation vehicle market. Patrick also expanded its credit facility to $125 million.

Spurred on by a renewed willingness to take on credit card debt, 41 million people will hit the road and take to the skies for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to auto club AAA. According to a USA Today report, that would represent a 1.9% increase over the 40.3 million who traveled last Independence Day. […]

(June 27, 2014) -- "Standing in life a full 6-foot, 5-inches, Jay was a giant of a man, not only in physical stature, but also as a business leader, innovator and generous benefactor to our industry and his community," said Searer.

Jay Hesse, the dynamic 30-year leader of Automatic Equipment Manufacturer Co. and Blue Ox Towing Products, was laid to rest yesterday (June 26) following his funeral in Pender, Neb. Hesse passed away last Sunday after loosing his battle with cancer. Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, was asked by the family to […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. has already seen growth from the industry seeds it’s planted, Chairman, CEO and President Randy Potts said today (June 26). But now, it may be time to nurture what’s already been planted. “We’ve planted a lot of seeds and might be time to plant a few less seeds and nurture the ones we’ve got […]

Patrick Industries Inc. announced today (June 27) that it has completed the acquisition of the business and certain assets of Goshen, Ind.-based Foremost Fabricators LLC. According to a news release, Foremost is a fabricator and distributor of fabricated aluminum products, fiber reinforced polyester sheet and coil, and custom laminated products primarily used in the recreational vehicle […]

(June 27, 2014) -- Debbie Carcione is a business manager at Priority One where she provides retail financial services for recreation dealers nationwide. “Debbie is the consummate professional," said Vogel.

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV” segment features Jeff Johnston offering tips on how to set up a vehicle for safe towing with products from Cequent (Draw-Tite), Firestone, and Bilstein. Also, the ‘RV Life with Evanne” segment offers a great regional trout taco recipe and Johnston checks out  the Delorme Atlas and Gazetteer  and the Good Sam RV […]