Month: November 2014

Campground and RV industry representatives failed to persuade the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to withdraw its plan to redefine park model RVs with factory built porches as manufactured homes, according to a news release from the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC). In an e-mail to ARVC and other industry partners […]

David Foco of A World of Training will present a workshop in the Service and Parts tracks titled, “Educating Your Customers through Parts & Service,” during next week’s 2014 National RV Dealers International Convention & Expo. In the video Foco offers a brief preview of what he will cover in his presentation. To view the video […]

Two Elkhart, Ind.-based trailer component makers will settle their patent dispute in federal court. The Elkhart Truth reported that Lippert Components Inc. alleges that competitor MOR/Ryde Inc. is making and selling two trailer suspension system “equalizers” that Lippert had patented in 2007 and 2011, according to a complaint filed Friday (Oct. 31) in the northern Indiana U.S. District […]

Executives with Winnebago Towables in Middlebury, Ind., decided several months ago that it was important to help with October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to a report by the Las Vegas Journal-Review. So, the company embarked on Campers for a Cure with pink travel trailers called “Minnies,” one of which was part of Las Vegas-based […]

(Oct. 4, 2014) -- The improvement in the gauge of manufacturing activity, which defied market expectations for a slowing to 56.2 in the month, matched the 59.0 reading recorded in August that had represented the highest index level since March 2011, said Cooper.

(Nov. 4, 2014) -- The "Trail of Terror" was designed by the resort's seasonal guests and raised more than $1,000 for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge in Worcester, Mass. The donation was made in memory of Donald Loranger, a long-time Pine Acres team member who lost a battle with cancer in February.

(Nov. 4, 2014) -- "If you come across a similar inquiry, flag it; ask them for as much info as possible; and contact your local Royal Canadian Mounted Police station, and inform them that similar incidents have occurred in Alberta and Saskatchewan," said Hamm.

(Nov. 4, 2014) -- While much of the report’s information could prove valuable to anyone who markets to RV owners, the top finding from the year-long dataset is the dramatic shift to mobile device usage among people who shop for recreation vehicles online.

(Nov. 4, 2014) -- The session is presented by Delaware North Companies Parks and Resorts at Yellowstone. Positions go from May/June through August/September. Full hookup RV sites and employee meals available.

(Nov. 4, 2014) -- In the November episode of American Rver, Peg and Jim Grich give viewers an opportunity to see how honey is produced. In addition to learning about honey and beekeeping, the show also features the 2015 American Revolution, a brand new 39-foot RV in the American product line.