Month: January 2015

Leigh Tiffin, general manager of fledgling RV manufacturer Vanleigh RV Inc., Burnsville, Miss., expects to have his company’s yet-to-be-named fifth-wheel line available to dealers by early fall. ”I wouldn’t commit to the (Elkhart County RV Open House in September) right now but odds are in favor of us being there,” Tiffin said, adding that it’s pretty […]

Cequent Performance Products (CPP) announced the recognition of its Reese brand for 40 years as a member of the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA). RVDA President Phil Ingrassia presented the award to Cequent, congratulating Reese on reaching the “distinguished milestone of 40 years of membership with RVDA.” “Reese is a name, a brand, that’s been recognized […]

MBA Insurance announced that registration is open and going strong for the 15th RV Rental School, according to a press release. The MBA Rental School covers the RV rental gamut including staffing, pricing concepts, fleeting, advertising/promotion and the daily operating procedures. Instructors and students discuss renting motorhomes and trailers and debate the unique advantages of the two operational […]

(Jan. 27, 2015) -- Billed as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” this part state fair, part rodeo, features incredible grandstand shows, world-class live entertainment, commercial and agricultural exhibits, and spectacular firework shows that attracts people from around the world, the Escapees Club reported.

Supplier Blue Ox recently launched a wellness program as an additional benefit for its employees, 100% funded by the Pender, Neb.-based supplier. “It’s totally voluntary and is an additional benefit that Blue Ox has committed to for the overall well being of our employees,” said Blue Ox President and CEO Ellen Kietzmann in a press […]

(Jan. 27, 2015) -- The MBA Rental school covers the RV rental gamut from staffing, pricing, concepts, fleeting, advertising/promotions, and daily operating procedures. Instructors and students discuss renting motorhomes and travel trailers. They also debate the unique advantages of the two operational models -- dealer owned vs. managed fleet.

(Jan. 27, 2015) -- Dorian Drake’s duties and representation will begin immediately and Johnson and Sauer both agree that Mexico, Central America, South America and the Middle East will be key markets and top priorities as the engagement commences.

(Jan. 27, 2015) -- Visitors this week until Feb. 1 are invited to Arizon'a Outdoor Recreation headquarters in Phoenix, Ariz., to learn where to hike, bike and sightsee.

(Jan. 27, 2015) -- Prior research indicates that from a long-term perspective, the average retirement age has been increasing, but according to these new findings, in the short term, boomers appear to be leaving the workforce in predictable numbers, Gallup noted.

(Jan. 27, 2015) -- "Many small business owners forget that some of their most affordable labor is right there in the house with them eating at the dinner table. Get them involved in the business," Kohler writes.