Month: November 2014

The 2014 Kampgrounds of America (KOA) convention kicked off this morning (Nov. 13) in Charleston, S.C. During the welcome breakfast, KOA President Pat Hittmeier and Vice Presidents Lorne Armer, Jef Sutherland and Toby Hedges updated the crowd – representing most of the 500 parks in the KOA system – on what’s been happening across KOA […]

A leading Ball State University economist gave a rather bleak forecast for the state and national economies heading into next year, saying he can’t see how the United States will avoid a recession that seems to have taken hold in Europe. The Elkhart Truth reported that on the surface in Elkhart County, things seem to be […]

The California Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (CalRVDA) board has set a date and location for the organization’s annual spring meeting. The group will gather Feb. 18-19 at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Palm Springs. President Ernie Friesen of All Seasons RV of All Seasons RV in Yuba City said the CalRVDA board will meet the morning of Feb. […]

  British manufacturer Bailey has seen a 25% growth in retail business, boosted by the introduction of a refreshed Peugeot cab for the 2015 model at the NEC Show. According to a report by Out & About, Bailey reported that the 2014 NEC Show produced best-ever results at an exhibition for the firm. In a […]

Contrary to the images portrayed on TV shows like “The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous”, most American boaters aren’t sipping champagne on fancy yachts. According to a Forbes report, two-thirds of boat owners have a household income of less than $100,000 per year. “The recession (of 2008-09) really hit us hard,” acknowledged Carl Blackwell, […]

Today’s slideshow features the newest class of U.S. and Canadian recreational vehicle retailers receiving 2014 RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Awards during a Wednesday (Nov. 12) evening reception at the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo in Las Vegas. RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Awards candidates were first nominated by the manufacturers they represent based on dealers’ professionalism as […]

Gulf Stream Coach Inc. is reporting strong sales for its new Wide Open line of toy haulers, introduced during the Elkhart County RV Open House in September. “We’ve had dealers sell through their initial inventory in as little as six days,” said Rob Reid, general manager, in a press release.  “It’s a powerful confirmation of […]

(Nov. 13, 2014) -- "Our talks with dealers gave our team a price point and a list of key features that retail customers consider essential," said Howard. "As a result, the Wide Open specs read like a wish list for outdoor motorsports enthusiasts."

(Nov. 12, 2014) -- Redmond noted how new convention dates and a new venue, combined with the constant emphasis on education topics that challenge business owners to try new tactics, better analyze performance, and to learn from mistakes are all evidence that this industry is receptive to change and focused on adapting to it.

(Nov. 12, 2014) -- Souderton, Penn.,-based RV dealership, Fretz RV, has announced that they are now carrying Pleasure-Way Class B motorhomes.