Month: July 2014

Howe, Ind.-based Cruiser RV recently promoted Zach Weaver to national sales manager for its Fun Finder, Shadow Cruiser and an all-new product line that’s soon to be released. According to a press release, Weaver joined the company in 2011 and has since served as regional sales manager for all brands manufactured by Cruiser RV. Weaver […]

Today’s video comes from Canadian Class B builder Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. announcing the launch of its first Sprinter-based wide-body motorhome, the Pleasure-Way Plateau-XL. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

(July 11, 2014) -- This year's theme, “What’s Behind Your Yellow Sign,” really hones in on what makes each individual KOA unique to their campers, said McCullough. "So far, we are expecting a large show as we have a record number of early registrations and have more exhibitors registered at this time than we have ever had."

The struggling cupcake chain Crumbs Bake Shop, a national chain based in New York City, may live to bake another day. Fortune reported that a group of investors — including Marcus Lemonis, the CEO of Camping World Inc. and Good Sam Enterprises LLC — is planning to invest in the baked goods chain, according to various reports. After the news […]

(July 11, 2014) -- James Richmond explained in his YouTube comments that the tide caught the RVer off guard, but he got stuck in the sand trying to drive himself out. Some light-duty truck owners tried to come to his rescue, but they also got stuck. Four heavy-duty pickup owners combined their efforts to pull the Fleetwood Terra to safety.

The old saying, “If it sounds too good to be true, you can be sure it is,” unfortunately, is apparently ringing true again in the case of the scam website www.rv-wheels.com. Police say the scam artists are thought to be operating out of Nigeria, and even though some would-be RV buyers lost thousands of dollars in […]

(July 10, 2014) -- The scam, being run out of Nigeria, has people putting money down on RVs "available" for sale at www.rv-wheels.com. Then, they are directed to the site of a former RV park near Joplin, Mo., to pick up the RV. Of course, the RV is not there, and occupants of the property are unaware of the situation, police told the RV Dealers Association.

Lance Camper Manufacturing Co. has entered into a marketing partnership with Brett Hite, a pro angler based in Phoenix, Ariz. “As we put together our marketing strategy for this year, there were key lifestyle segments we wanted to be sure we had visibility in and one of them is fishing,” stated Bob Rogers, marketing director for […]

(July 10, 2014) -- “National Motor Club is excited to have the chance to host a second stop on this important tour and help raise more awareness and appreciation for wounded military veterans and their families,” said Florence.

(July 10, 2014) -- It takes a special breed of RV dealer to cater to customers looking to buy high-end recreation vehicles. Motorhome of Texas, located in Nacogdoches, Texas, specializes in the sale of pre-owned, high-end motorhomes. In fact, customers won't find anything other than motorhomes on the lot.