Month: August 2014

(Aug. 30, 2014) -- At age 23, Garvin started Camping World as a mail-order business that sold camping products and supplies. The mailing list eventually grew to nearly 7 million names, the Bowling Green Daily News reported.

David Garvin, a Bowling Green, Ky., entrepreneur who founded Camping World and formerly owned Beech Bend Park and Raceway, died Saturday (Aug. 30) morning in an accidental fall at his home. Stephen Harmon, spokesman for the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, said Garvin was working on the roof at his house when he slipped after getting […]

As Forest River Inc. readies to ramp up production at its recently acquired manufacturing plant in Harrisburg, Ore., the builder hosted a toned-down version of the upcoming September RV Open House – in part to accommodate West Coast dealers not making the trek to Indiana’s Elkhart County. General Manager Paul Eskritt reported that the Aug. […]

Wichita, Kan.-based Airxcel Inc. announced the appointment of industry veteran Piar Adams to the position of vice president of marketing, aftermarket, and international sales. According to a press release, Adams will direct the marketing, aftermarket and international sales efforts of Coleman-Mach RV air conditioners, MAXXAIR RV ventilation solutions and Suburban RV heating, water heating and cooking appliances. […]

As Forest River Inc. readies to ramp up production at its recently acquired manufacturing plant in Harrisburg, Ore., the builder hosted a toned-down version of the upcoming September RV Open House – in part to accommodate West Coast dealers not making the trek to Indiana’s Elkhart County. General Manager Paul Eskritt reported that the Aug. […]

  Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) and E&P Hydraulics announced today that E&P will sell and distribute LCI products, including in-wall slideout systems, windows and electronic control systems, on an exclusive basis to the European caravan and motorhome market. According to a press release, E&P Hydraulics is one of Europe’s largest suppliers of hydraulic leveling systems and supports an […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Coast Distribution will sponsor the training for parts professionals at the 2014 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo. According to a press release, Coast’s support makes it possible to add workshops and a featured speaker, Bob Phibbs, also known as The Retail Doctor. The convention takes place Nov. 10-14 in […]

(Aug. 29, 2014) -- To the extent such a sale would result in RVs being displayed or sold on the property, it would violate a federal court order, the dealership claimed in a press release. Lazydays will be taking the appropriate legal steps to enforce the court order, it added.

Today’s slideshow offers a look at the Recreation Vehicle Aftermarket Association’s (RVAA) 2014 Executive Conference, held Aug. 11-14 at the Loews Hotel in New Orleans. To view the slideshow scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

(Aug. 29, 2014) -- “Piar will be responsible for all Airxcel RV Group sales to aftermarket and international customers as well as the marketing of Airxcel RV brands to successfully grow global market share. In this position, he will also supervise the planning and development of Airxcel marketing and communications materials,” said Guinn