Month: September 2014

(Sept. 22, 2014) -- Wall St. Cheat Sheet made a list of their top five coolest camper trucks in the world. Topping the list is a Tonke camper, hand built and custom-made by a four man team.

(Sept. 22, 2014) -- “Many business owners roll their eyes at the idea of using Facebook. But we have some mind-blowing statistics that could convince even the most stubborn social media skeptics. Plus, attendees will get a clear action plan that’s sure to drive up customer engagement and increase their sales,” said Wilson.

(Sept. 22, 2014) -- Darryl Searer, chairman and president of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation, announced today that Judy Jankowski has been named vice president of development and Jeff White has been promoted to vice president of operations.

(Sept. 22, 2014) -- Videographer John DiPietro, with RV Insights, discovered a campground that springs to life for one weekend a year as part of the Adirondack Balloon Festival in Queensbury, N.Y. In this two-minute video, DiPietro interviews event organizers and participants in the Northeast Hot Air RVers group.

(Sept. 22, 2014) -- "Because full-time travel is a lifestyle and not an endless vacation, this Make Money and Travel series exists as a source of inspiration. By sharing examples of real people around the world making money from anywhere and living the life they want, proves where there is a will, there is a way."

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV” segment offers a “special feature” on Middlebury, Ind.-based Jayco Inc., from the early days on the farm right up to today. The show includes interviews with Derald and Wilbur Bontranger along with other company executives. The crew also visits the company’s trailer and motorhome production lines. To view the video […]

Darryl Searer, chairman and president of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation, announced that Judy Jankowski has been named vice president of development and Jeff White has been promoted to vice president of operations. According to a press release, Jankowski will be responsible for industry relations and fundraising for RV/MH Heritage Foundation and will be reaching out […]

(Sept. 22, 2014) -- "Towing guides listing maximum tow capacity fail to take into consideration the different towing requirements between fifth wheel and conventional trailers. These common guides do not consider the additional payload weight created by the fifth wheel trailer pin weight," said Gray.

This week’s “RV Capital Talk” features an interview with Thor Industries Inc. President and CEO Bob Martin discussing the growth and success of the Elkhart County RV Open House, which ran last Tuesday through Thursday. To view the video click here or scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page

Year-over-year Canadian towable retail sales declined 9.8% in July and 8.5% for the first seven months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector fell 7% in July and 6.2% year-to-date. • Canadian fifth-wheel sales declined 14.7% for the month and 12.6% through July. • Folding […]