Month: August 2014

The 59th Annual Midwest RV Super Show kicks off Thursday (Aug. 7) at the RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum in Elkhart, Ind., and runs through Sunday. The Goshen News reported that the show is one of the largest recreational vehicle shows in the country and will give prospective buyers the chance to see new 2015 […]

(Aug. 4, 2014) -- "This pick-up in monthly growth was slightly stronger than what was assumed in our forecast, thereby implying annualized second-quarter 2014 growth closer to 2.5 percent relative to our previously estimated 2.2 percent," said Ferley.

A public relations initiative and consumer research project by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is making customer connections and compiling consumer information for member parks. “We’re very excited about new opportunities that will help us communicate better and change what channels we use, or more effectively use the channels we have, […]

(Aug. 2, 2014) -- Bell Recreational Products Group will operate as part of Land 'N' Sea, the leading marine P&A distributor in North America, ultimately reporting to Mercury Marine's P&A operations, which are based in Fond du Lac, Wis. Bell RPG had sales of approximately $40 million in 2013. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

It apparently isn’t just the quality of Quality Hardwood Sales LLC that led to its recent expansion; it also is the Nappanee, Ind., company’s quick turnaround time on orders. The South Bend Tribune reported that Quality Hardwood Sales recently added 50,000 square feet to its current facility for domestic and foreign inventory, giving it a […]

When an Anchorage, Alaska, company that rents motorhomes came under attack from the Better Business Bureau, it charged harassment. Now, according to a report by the Alaska Dispatch News, B&B RV Rental LLC clients from Nome to Wasilla to Falls Creek, Ore., are popping up to say some harassment might be a good thing. Ardyth […]

Editor’s Note: The following column by Chris Dougherty appeared in this week’s RVtravel.com newsletter recalling Winnebago’s Heli-home – a fully functional RV that was also capable of going airborne. To read the entire article click here. The mid-1970s were an interesting time: Jimmy Carter was president after the Watergate debacle, the lunar missions and the […]

(Aug. 1, 2014) -- Broadcasting from spectacular Traverse City, Mich., this episode features an interview with Bob Brammer, president of Stromberg Carlson. The company produces a multitude of RV lifestyle products designed to make RVing easier and more fun. Brammer talks about his company history, the products he markets, technology used to create the products, and an expansion project currently underway. He also talks about the RV market in general and how he sees nothing but sunshine in the forecast.

(Aug. 1, 2014) -- Gaylene Sonnenborg, a Starcraft distribution and sales team member, was announced as the winner of a 6-foot by 12-foot $5,100 Stealth Titan trailer raffled in support of a fundraiser to support the Willpower Campaign, a grassroots, not for profit effort to help Will Mishler, a 15-year-old diagnosed with neuroblastoma.

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC, sister companies Stealth Trailers and Starcraft Distribution, and EverGreen’s Lifestyle Luxury RV division today (Aug. 1) announced the winner of a 6-foot by 12-foot $5,100 Stealth Titan trailer. The drawing took place this morning at Stealth Enterprises. Gaylene Sonnenborg, a Starcraft distribution and sales team member, was announced as the winner. […]