Month: August 2014

(Aug. 23, 2014) -- We are searching for an innovative vice-president of manufacturing with significant heavy manufacturing experience, to join our seasoned management team. As a result of the retirement later this year of a senior member of our team, we are reorganizing our team responsibilities which will create this opening.

Nexus RV LLC, a factory-direct manufacturer of Class C, Super C and Class B+ motorhomes based in Elkhart, Ind., announced another location for a factory showroom. Nexus RV will have products on display in Fort Worth, Texas, and it plans to keep growing locations in addition to its current remote facilities in Clearwater, Fla., and […]

A recreational vehicle and manufactured housing supplier will soon move into a new facility in Goshen, Ind., after outgrowing its building in Elkhart, the Elkhart Truth reported. Dave Carter & Associates Inc., which distributes electrical and plumbing products to the RV industry, along with building products such as doors and trim to manufactured housing makers, […]

The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, announced on Friday (Aug. 22) its partnership with the Go RVing Coalition  in support of the 2014 @American_Latino Expedition to Grand Teton National Park.  Now in its second year, the expedition engages diverse audiences and inspires exploration and stewardship of America’s national parks, all […]

  Airstream, which bills itself as the most recognized RV manufacturer in North America, visited its No.1-ranked U.S. retailer – Colonial Airstream – last week to formally present the dealership with a special recognition award for its 1,500th trailer sold and delivered in April of this year. This milestone was met in just over 10 years since […]

Nexus RV LLC, a factory-direct manufacturer of Class C, Super C and Class B+ motorhomes, based in Elkhart, Ind.,  announced another location for a factory showroom. Nexus RV will have products on display in Fort Worth, Texas, and it plans to keep growing locations. “Our strategy to give customers an opportunity to touch and feel […]

(Aug. 22, 2014) -- "Just think of the dollars you will be saving on technician fees by learning how to better maintain and take care of your own RV," said Cooper. "What price can you put on your own peace of mind as you travel and to be able to do it with confidence?"

(Aug. 22, 2014) -- “We asked campers their preferences for utilities,” said Chilson. “Cellular service was number one, followed by access to a strong Wi-Fi signal and cable television." The recently completed upgrades included installing 48 channels of satellite cable TV to 124 full-hookup campsites and two deluxe cabins.

  While the “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” craze roars — or splashes — on, Winnebago Industries Inc. Chairman, CEO and President Randy Potts took the challenge in an unusual way today (Aug. 22) – in the company’s motorhome water test booth.  Potts challenged the rest of the Winnebago executive team, who, after seeing Potts get […]

(Aug. 22, 2014) -- The only requirement to participate is a high-speed Internet connection. A video cable connected to a television is also useful for group training. A one-year subscription to the program costs $995 per dealership location. The subscription term runs from Aug. 1 to July 31.