Month: September 2014

(Sept. 12, 2014) -- This issue has been impacting the RV industry since I was the editor of RV Trade Digest and Norcold was publishing full-page ads in trade and consumer publications alerting people to the problem. Entire forests have been leveled to create paper for all the "notices" the company has sent out alerting people to the problem. For people to claim they company failed to provide notice of the "inherent risks" is insane.

(Sept. 12, 2014) -- “This has been a total rebuild from the ground up. In June, we displayed a sampling of the new brands and they were very well received. Since then, we have continued to develop and refine the product and business model based upon dealer and market input,” said Emahiser."

(Sept. 12, 2014) -- "No one likes to take steps back after a remodel or construction has been completed," said Ryder. "Remember, there are very few 'grandfather clauses' for building safety and they all are dismissed once a building is constructed or remodeled."

Today’s slideshow offers a look at the array of product on display at this week’s 2014 America’s Largest RV Show. The host Pennsylvania Rv & Camping Association (PRVCA) reported record crowds opening day for the event, which runs through Sunday. (Photos provided by Kirk Zutell).

(Sept. 12, 2014) -- The Skyline RV Group is prepared and excited for the upcoming Elkhart Open House, September 16 to 18. They will be displaying their brand new, completely-redesigned models to the dealers at the RV Hall of Fame.

(Sept. 12, 2014) -- The RV industry continues to experience strong and steady growth, according to performance data from GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance, a provider of financing to the industry

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC continues to expand its presence in the West Coast travel trailer and toy hauler market with the appointment of Regional Sales Manager Len Longo. According to a press release, Longo will oversee the sales growth of the EverGreen Amped, Reactor, Element and I-GO brands in his territory. With more than 30 years of experience […]

This week’s segment of “Rollin’ On TV” provides a look at Peterson Industries, the makers of the Excel brand of luxury fifth-wheels and travel trailers. ROTV visits with President and CEO Bryan Tillett who talks about the company and its product line. The segment also includes a tour of the production lines offering a look at how Excel […]

(Sept. 12, 2014) -- Shield Total Insurance's survey shows that the top two most popular caravan security devices are hidden GPS tracking units, proving that tracking a stolen caravan has obviously become a top priority for caravan and motorhome owners in England.

(Sept. 12, 2014) -- The Midland, Mich. Area Community Foundation has awarded a $12,000 grant to the Humane Society of Midland County (HSoMC) for conversion of and upgrades to the HSoMC motorhome, to transform it into a mobile adoption and training vehicle.