Month: December 2014

(Dec. 11, 2014) -- A former homeless man may be facing the prospect of being back out on the streets after a 20-foot camper, the place where he'd soon call home, was stolen from a home in Guyandotte, W.Va.

(Dec. 11, 2014) -- Fort Wilderness at Disney offers a camping experience for families. But even those that don't know how to camp or own an RV can stay in the cabins

(Dec. 11, 2014) -- Thieves have stolen eight camper trailers from a Melbourne business. The stolen items are estimated to be worth more than $135,000.

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) recognized the achievements of top private park owners and operators, state associations and industry volunteers last week during its annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. ARVC reported in a press release that Park of the Year awards were given to RV parks and […]

(Dec. 11, 2014) -- Gregg Fore, president of Dicor Products, kicks off the show by describing some of the more innovative products his company introduced at the show. Fore also talks about the Louisville show in general and its role in the industry. He's got some frank advice for exhibitors who complain that nobody shows up at their booths. He applauds RVIA for introducing technician training to the show. Next up, Raymond Padgett, the principle at ARC Representation, explains how he came up with the idea to start the company and how he feels it will fill a unique niche in the aftermarket. His company will put boots on the ground at RV dealerships to teach dealers about specific products and help them market those products.

(Dec. 11, 2014) — Spartan Motors announced the retirement of John Sztykie and names Daryl Adams as incoming president and CEO.

(Dec. 11, 2014) — EverGreen RV and its Lifestyle Luxury RV and Skyline RV divisions held the annual VIP dealer appreciation party on Dec. 2 at the Hard Rock Louisville.

Featured is the second RVB slideshow offering a walking tour of the array of product on display during last week’s Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. To view the slideshow scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. To view the slides in full screen click the icon […]

(Dec. 11, 2014) -- “The Surf Side travel trailer series marks the fourth new product line PCW has introduced in the past six months,” said Daily. “The demand for our products has by far exceeded our expectations this year and we strive to keep that momentum going by continuing to provide high quality products.”

(Dec. 11, 2014) -- Part of the headline strength reflected a 1.7 percent jump in auto sales, which was consistent with an earlier reported increase in unit auto sales in the month; although outside of the auto component, sales still rose by a respectable 0.5 percent.