Month: October 2014

(Oct. 31, 2014) -- Police entered a converted camper-trailer in Espanola, N.M. at 6 am as a drug raid. Inside the trailer was 26-year-old Antonia Vargas, his grandmother Maria Herrera and Cheyenne Cantral.

Drew Industries Inc., parent to Elkhart, Ind.-based supplier Lippert Components Inc., reported higher earnings and a 17% increase in sales for its third quarter, lifted by strong performance in the RV sector and revenue from acquisitions during the past year. Net income during the quarter, ended Sept. 30, totaled $15.5 million, or 64 cents per […]

Equine Motorcoach, builder of all-in-one RV and horse transports, has hired Ben Yates as national sales manager for its expanding lineup of Equine Carriage horse trailers and Equine Carriage ST trucks and RVs. “Our main marketing effort requires staging our transports at horse shows throughout the United States,” said Tom Stinnett, co-owner for Equine Motorcoach and principal […]

(Oct. 31, 2014) -- Emergency services were kept busy overnight Thursday trying to locate an ill Colac, Australia man camping with his elderly mother south of Rocklands Reservoir.

(Oct. 31, 2014) -- Drew Industries Incorporated, a supplier of components for RVs and manufactured homes, reported net income of $15.5 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended Sept. 30.

Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) members have a new hiring tool endorsed by RVDA through the RV Assistance Corp. (RVAC). RVDA’s endorsement of The Employment Network precedes the organization’s demonstration of this new staffing resource available to all members at the upcoming 2014 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo. According to a press release, dealers can learn […]

Airstream Inc. has rolled out the latest video in its “Live Riveted” campaign, designed to “capture the spirit of the Airstream lifestyle.” According to a press release, the video focuses on Tim Flannery – champion baseball coach, musician, surfer and philanthropist – and showcases personal and inspiring stories capturing his passion for living life to its […]

Americans abruptly cut spending last month, raising doubts about the economy’s ability to maintain the sturdy growth of the summer. The Wall Street Journal reported that overall household spending fell 0.2% from August, the first decline since January and only the third since the recession ended in mid-2009, the Commerce Department said Friday. The drop […]

(Oct. 31, 2014) -- Lazydays has announced it will launch a “military appreciation” fundraiser in both the Tampa and Tucson locations. The month-long November initiative will support distinct military charities in each city, both designed to provide assistance to families of U.S. servicemen and women who have been injured in the line of duty.

(Oct. 31, 2014) -- Seasonal marketers which think long-term and use their off-season time wisely can help tee their particular RV businesses up for when peak season begins again. Here’s what you need to be thinking about to keep your RV business on campers minds year round.