Month: December 2014

(Dec. 19, 2014) -- Winter weather and the holiday season call for a few special precautions at the dealership to ensure it remains a safe environment for employees and customers alike, using these pointers from KPA, a partner with the RV Dealers Association.

(Dec. 19, 2014) -- “If dealers make advertising claims in headlines, they can’t take them away in fine print,” said Rich. “These actions show there is a financial cost for violating FTC orders.” The violation cost Billion Auto $360,000 in civil penalties.

(Dec. 19, 2014) -- Season's greetings from some of the great teams of men and women at Winnebago Industries headquarters in Forest City, Iowa. Together, the continue to make Winnebago the most respected motorhome brand in America, the release noted.

Equal-i-zer Hitch once again received a Gold Award for the trailer hitch category in the Trailer Life Annual Readers’ Choice survey. According to a press release, Equal-i-zer is the only hitch to have ever received this recognition. Sue Seidlitz with Trailer Life reported there were 10,000 voters weighing in on all things related to trailers, campgrounds, hitches and […]

(Dec. 19, 2014) -- Several states, including New York, Maryland and Pennsylvania, say they monitor speeds through the fast pass toll lanes and will suspend your E-Z Pass for multiple speeding violations, USA Today reported.

(Dec. 19, 2014) — Equal-i-zer Hitch was named the Readers' Choice Award winner by Trailer Life Magazine for the third consecutive year in a row. The survey was conducted online and allowed thousands of readers to choose from over a hundred brands, voting for their top picks in more than 20 categories.

Camping World Inc.’s 100-store-plus network of rolling stock RV dealerships has taken an appreciable step forward with the acquisitions of two high profile U.S. dealerships, Tom Johnson Camping Centers (TJCC) in Marion and Concord, N.C., and Dandy RV Superstore in Oxford, Ala., confirms Camping World Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis. This, of course, is big […]

Retail sales of towable RVs climbed 7.3% in October from a year ago and 9% for the first 10 months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Results by category showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector grew 6.9% for the month and 10.9% year-to-date. • Fifth-wheel registrations were up 10.2% in October and 6% for […]

The RV/MH Heritage Foundation board announced the names of the next inductees into the RV/MH Hall of Fame representing the Class of 2015. The official induction ceremony will be held Aug. 3, 2015, at the Hall of Fame facility in Elkhart, Ind. “Congratulations to the 10 new honorees. All of them have had or are having outstanding […]

(Dec. 19, 2014) -- John Lonergan will operate the concessions in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, including camping, retail, equipment rentals and other services at Dingman’s Campground and the Valley View Group Campground along the Delaware River.