Month: September 2014

Knoxville-based Tennessee RV Sales & Service LLC announced the buyout of Charlie Anderson’s ownership interest in the Tennessee RV dealership by his long-time business partner, Roger Sellers. As part of the buyout arrangement, Anderson has been retained as a consultant for the business. “I’m looking forward to spending more valuable time with my wife Gale […]

A new study shows that RV vacations cost substantially less than other forms of vacation travel, even when factoring in fuel prices and the cost of RV ownership. For a four-person travel party, the study found savings of 27-62%; a two-person travel party saved 15-48%. According to a report in RVIA Today Express, the research […]

In a message on its Facebook account, Airstream Inc., a subsidiary of Thor Industries Inc., has announced the addition of ducted climate control to its iconic travel trailers. Officials previously had told RVBUSINESS.com that models with ducted climate control, dubbed “Quietstream,” would be on display at the upcoming Elkhart County RV Dealer Open House. “Sleekly […]

American consumers continue to gravitate toward buying trucks and smaller sport utility vehicles and away from passenger cars, according to industry analysts. Mlive.com reported that the ongoing move comes as the annual rate of U.S. car sales for last month exceeded 17 million units, making August 2014 the best month stateside for the industry since […]

(Sept. 5, 2014) -- The RV technician performs vehicle maintenance as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards and builds customer loyalty by developing trust and ensuring confidence in Fun Town RV.

(Sept. 5, 2014) -- The Route 66 RV Network today announced it had launched a nationwide search for people who have interesting stories that involve traveling in a recreation vehicle. The group is interested in a wide array of stories that go a little further than just sightseeing.

(Sept. 5, 2014) -- A federal bankruptcy judge postponed a hearing on a GE motion in the McMahon's RV case from Sept. 8 to Sept. 22 to give both sides time to formulate a possible agreement. However, the United States Trustee involved in the case is seeking to liquidate the dealership over non-payment of a $325 fee.

 Las Vegas-based Johnnie Walker RV joined in on the nationwide viral sensation known as the Ice Bucket Challenge, to support the ALS Association. According to a press release, the challenge has been sweeping the Internet over the past few months in order to bring awareness to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The […]

Two-time Olympic bobsled competitor Nick Cunningham wanted to be a race car driver, but in the sport of bobsled he found the thrill he was seeking. “It’s loud, you’re getting rocked back and forth…The controlled chaos is what brings us back every day,” said Cunningham. “I wouldn’t trade this for anything.” According to a news […]

Maintaining employee personnel files is a necessity for employers, but knowing what should and should not be in a file is critical to surviving an audit by regulators. According to a press release, dealers can get the information they need from a free webinar Sept. 11 at noon ET, presented by the Mike Molino RV Learning Center in […]