Month: July 2014

(July 7, 2014) -- "The hall welcomes nominations from all RV and manufactured housing sectors -- manufacturers, dealers, campgrounds, housing communities, suppliers, user groups, trade media, associations, etc -- for the class of 2015 and beyond," said Darryl Searer, president.

(June 22, 2015) -- RV dealerships interested in learning more about how to increase revenue by at least 25 percent within one year may register now for RV Camping Connects free training, “Four Proven Marketing Systems Every RV Dealerships Must Optimize.”

The RV/MH Hall of Fame Selection Committee has issued a call for nominations for the Class of 2015. “The Hall welcomes nominations from all RV and manufactured housing sectors — manufacturers, dealers, campgrounds, housing communities, suppliers, user groups, trade media, associations, etc — for the class of 2015 and beyond,” said Darryl Searer, Hall president. To […]

Today’s video comes from Winnebago Industries Inc. offering a look at the new Tribute 27B featuring the company’s the famous eyebrow in in the front cap and a front slideout for extra room while parked. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Minnesotans love their state parks. According to the Star-Tribune, Minneapolis, nearly all of the 5,000 state park campsites and cabins were filled this holiday weekend, and hiking trails and picnic tables were crowded. Some 1.5 million Minnesotans are expected to visit a state park this year. But will those park visitors continue to show up […]

It’s a small office just off County Road 17 in Elkhart, Ind. But over time, it could have a major impact. As reported by the South Bend Tribune, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) opened the office in May, and by later this summer, it will likely house four employees. But it could make things a lot […]

The by and large undeveloped light industrial/commercial business park in Esko, Minn., is about to be home to a major tenant in the RV business. Northland’s News Center reported that Coates RV spokespeople said the Carlton County Commissioners approved a $145,000 economic development loan agreement at the end of June to aid the company in purchasing […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a column by RVtravel.com Editor Chuck Woodbury offering a rundown of a recent poll on full-time RVing. Our survey last week was revealing — and surprising to me. We asked if you planned to be a full-time RVer one day. Nearly one-third of you said yes, that was your goal! […]

ADP Lightspeed a division of ADP and a provider of dealer management solutions for the RV, powersports and marine industries, announced the hiring of Steve Morton as the new director of client services. According to a press release, the change in leadership is brought on to enhance the customer service that Lightspeed dealer clients receive on […]

It seemed like Denise Raubaugh had just finished repairs to the Cape Hatteras KOA campground from the last hurricane. Then Arthur swept in, knocking 32 efficiency cabins askew and flooding them with 4 feet of water. It broke windows, knocked over shelters in other parts of the camp and tossed dumpsters and ice coolers every […]