Month: August 2014

(Aug. 26, 2014) -- "I work for cash, but that's not really enough to motivate me to get up every morning. I need a purpose or a cause to rally around to get me energized and motivated to do my best," said Stafford. "I truly think the outdoor hospitality industry has the opportunity to change the world by connecting kids and parents together in memorable adventures."

Tom Raper RVs General Manager Ed Unger presented a check for $1,000 today to James Thompson III of Richmond, Ind., as the owner of the winning recreational vehicle in the “Ugly RV” contest. Thompson delivered the winning RV, a bright green 1983 Fleetwood Southwind motorhome which his family has named “The Pickle,” to the Richmond […]

(Aug. 26, 2014) -- "This was the 31st consecutive month where RV shipments were greater than the corresponding month one year earlier," said Baker. "Conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers reported the largest unit improvements in July while Type B motorhome shipments were reported with the largest percentage gain over July 2013."

(Aug. 26, 2014) -- "Looking ahead, consumers were marginally less optimistic about the short-term outlook compared to July," said Franco. "Overall, however, they remain quite positive about the short-term outlooks for the economy and labor market.”

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC has introduced the 28RLSS floorplan in its Element travel trailer line, offering lighter weight and spread axles for easier towing, and an affordable price point. According to a press release, the 28RLSS model features EverGreen’s signature vacuum bonded components with a DuraLite double-welded aluminum structure. Smooth, low-drag fiberglass caps contribute to the aerodynamics for easy towing and […]

(Aug. 26, 2014) -- "The Element 28RLSS model offers buyers all the amenities and storage of a larger travel trailer while still allowing them the flexibility of using a small tow vehicle," said Terhune.

(Aug. 26, 2014) -- A selection of 10 Bailey Pursuit, Pegasus GT65 and Unicorn caravans have just performed faultlessly while being towed around alpine road circuits, tested for high speed stability and performing multiple emergency stops,with all their stability devices disabled, the company announced today.

(Aug. 26, 2014) -- Thompson delivered the bright green 1983 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome which his family has named “The Pickle” to the Richmond, Ind., dealership. It features a residential air conditioner mounted to the side and homemade wooden dashboard.

(Aug. 26, 2014) -- La Mesa RV Center today announced it was selected “San Diego’s Best RV Sales and Service Company” by readers in a San Diego Union Tribune poll. This is the second year in a row that the dealership has received the honor.

Blue Ox has introduced a new new line of sway bars for the motorhome chassis market. “With the addition of sway bars we now have a complete line of chassis performance products that will drastically increase the ride comfort of most motorhomes,” said Ellen Kietzmann, president and CEO of Blue Ox, in a press release. Sway […]