Month: November 2014

(Nov. 6, 2014) -- "Join friends and colleagues to celebrate that with rising RV shipments, robust Go RVing national advertising efforts, strong media coverage of RV travel, and favorable demographic trends among key markets, good things are ahead for the RV industry," said Ashurst.

(Nov. 6, 2014) -- Dean Wiltshire and his 30-year-old son, David Wiltshire decided to hand build travel trailers and rent them out after finding out that to buy one would be a six month wait

Bob and BJ Hood were looking around for a tag-along trailer to spend weekends in Georgia’s state parks, according to a report in the Newton Citizen, while John and Margaret Boyanton of McDonough were shopping for a motorhome with plenty of storage space. “When you’re going to be on the road four or five months, you […]

(Nov. 6, 2014) -- "Dan will be remembered for his passionate advocacy for the industry and his willingness take up the causes of the underdog both personally and through editorials in the pages of RV News," said Magary.

The Skyline RV Division, now part of the EverGreen Recreation Vehicles LLC’s family of companies, will be hosting a Skyline dealer reunion party before the National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. According to a press release, the event is scheduled for Dec. 1 at the Spire Room atop theHyatt Regency Hotel from 6-9 p.m. EST and will “celebrate the long Skyline RV […]

(Nov. 6, 2014) -- "In this time of growth and change we want to take a moment to thank all the Skyline RV dealers who've helped establish the brand over the years. We look forward to seeing Skyline RV dealers from the past, present as well as future dealers interested in the brand," said Boessler.

(Nov. 6 2014) -- The stress-free week of activities for all 81 guests included snorkeling, hiking, golfing, relaxing on one of the 38 beaches or traveling to area attractions like the Curacao Sea Aquarium or Dolphin Academy. The trip culminated in the dealer award ceremony for 2014.

(Nov. 6, 2014) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) Loan Program reached another lending record in FY 2014, announced today by SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet.

Dan Holt, founder and publisher of the former RV News magazine, a prominent RV industry trade journal during its time, passed away peacefully at his home this morning (Nov. 6) in Chandler, Ariz., according to former RV News Editor Don Magary. “Dan will be remembered for his passionate advocacy for the industry and his willingness take […]

Available spaces have filled quickly for the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) free series of technical training seminars taking place Dec. 3-4 at the National RV Trade Show, with only limited spots remaining.According to a press release, the sessions offering hands-on training for RV technicians are completely filled. Meanwhile, the seminars targeting RV service and parts managers […]