Month: September 2014

The recreational vehicle industry continues to experience strong and steady growth, according to performance data from GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF), a major provider of financing to the industry. According to a news release, early headwinds this year, including the unusually cold weather that impacted manufacturing and transportation issues that slowed down shipments, haven’t […]

(Sept. 11, 2014) -- This week's episode is broadcast from America's Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pa., and the first guest is Heather Leach, the marketing director for PRVCA, who talks about the show as well as the technician training programs the association offers. Next up is Gary Bunzer, the RV Doctor, who describes what the RV Industry Association and RV Dealers Association are doing to help attract more people to careers in RV service.

(Sept. 11, 2014) -- Starcraft RV has re-entered the fifth wheel market with some new products to complete its full line of towables. A mid-high priced Solstice fifth wheel and the mid-priced Travel Star and Travel Star Galaxy fill out the company’s offerings.

(Sept. 11, 2014) -- Bailey of Bristol is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Howard as company chairman in effect October 1. The current Chairman Patrick Howard will be retiring from the business.

(Sept. 11, 2014) -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is participating in the multi-state Day to Serve volunteer effort kicking off September 11.

(Sept. 11, 2014) -- CURT Manufacturing has expanded its bike rack line and added tray-style bike racks to the family. Tray-style bike racks are a solution for hauling bicycles along for a road trip or ride on the trail.

(Sept. 11, 2014) -- Green Light Outdoors, announced today its easy light, all natural campfire, Green Light Fire Bag will be available in select supermarket stores throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina

(Sept. 11, 2014) -- Hopkins Manufacturing announced that it has signed the Tom Manning Associates, a manufacturer's group focused on the RV market, to represent all Hopkins categories to the channel.

(Sept. 11, 2014) -- Heartland RV recently launched 3900FLP Big Country fifth-wheel with the addition of the company’s side patio onto its front living model.

(Sept. 11, 2014) -- Fleetwood RV and American Coach are set to show new models and features to consumers at the 2014 PRVCA Show in Hershey, Penn., September 10 to 14.