Month: October 2014

RV manufacturers reported shipments to retailers of 24,869 units in September this year which were 10.5% greater than this same month one year ago.  This was the highest September total in seven years with gains recorded in all vehicle categories. Seasonally adjusted, shipments in September were at an annualized rate of more than 340,000 units. […]

Ford Motor Co. spent five years and some $3 billion developing a lighter-weight version of its F-150 pickup that burns less fuel. And that’s the problem: Gasoline prices have plummeted 15% in the last four months as it geared up to sell the new model. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the new aluminum-bodied truck […]

On Oct. 3, Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. literally rolled out the red carpet to host the Lance Camper Owners of America (LCOA) for a plant tour and barbecue. Truck Camper Magazine reported that Lance Campers went all-out putting on a full display of 2015 truck campers and travel trailers for the LOA attendees. Sixty Lance Camper rigs and […]

(Oct. 24, 2014) -- Long View RV, a family-owned RV dealerships, announced their annual charitable donation yesterday in a ceremony held in Windsor Locks, Conn. They are donating $35,300 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

(Oct. 24, 2014) -- “America’s parks are cherished today and will remain that way if NPS and its partners work seamlessly and reach out to those who are not now directly benefiting from our parks. Increased visitation will bring new resources allowing for better care for our parks," said MacRae.

(Oct. 24, 2014) -- The property will be offered in six individual tracts or combinations. It includes 50-plus waterfront acres of property with 151 RV sites, nine commercial buildings totaling 54,000 square feet, a river front home with boat dock, and 20 acres of development property.

Bill and Kristin Fenech made a personal donation of $5,000 to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center last month, bringing their total lifetime contribution $62,500. The Fenechs have been supporters of the RV Learning Center for a decade. Bill Fenech is co-owner of Grand Design Recreational Vehicles Co. According to a press release, donations to […]

(Oct. 24, 2014) -- “The Fenechs’ decade of support for the Learning Center is a great testament to their commitment to excellence in our dealerships through education. By promoting affordable education with their generosity, they have helped our industry to grow,” said Pastore.

(Oct. 24, 2014) -- “We are excited to continue our growth with this new facility," he added. "I want to thank the City of Belmont, County of Tishomingo, and State of Mississippi who were all terrific to work with. We look forward to producing the same premier quality product in this new facility as we have been doing for nearly 60 years.”

(Oct. 24, 2014) -- Franklin County commissioners are considering moving TRAC’s recreational vehicle park from under the management of the event center.