Month: January 2015

Elkhart, Ind.-based ASA Electronics announced that Missy Vaughn has been promoted to company controller. According to a press release, Vaughn will be overseeing the accounting department and will be responsible for all financial statement preparation, reviewing and analyzing management reports, as well as supervising the day-to-day management of accounting functions. “Missy has a history of […]

Lazydays announced the addition of an upgraded 300-site RV resort at its 126-acre dealership site just outside of Tampa, Fla. According to a press release, amenities have been designed to provide camping enjoyment for people of all ages whether they are RVing individually, with families or within large groups. Lazydays’ resort staff is on-site 24 hours […]

Recognizing that demand was quickly outstripping production capacity, Keystone RV Co. has several key expansion projects planned for 2015 at its sprawling campus in Goshen, Ind. Matt Zimmerman, president of the Thor Industries Inc. subsidiary, reported that construction of a 120,000-square foot facility initiated last September is on schedule for completion late this summer. The […]

Editor’s Note: The data for November Canadian motorhome sales in the New Brunswick province was incomplete and are not included in totals. To offer a fair comparison the New Brunswick totals for 2013 have also been removed. Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales grew 4.1% in November and 1.6% for the first 11 months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Forest […]

Arrow Distributing Inc., a key RV parts and accessories supplier, is expecting a large turnout for its 2015 Exhibitor Showcase, Jan. 28-29 at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss. “It’s past our deadline and we’re still getting more dealers registering. We’re definitely going to have more people attending than we did last […]

The Fort Myers Recreation Vehicle Show, hosted by the Florida RV Trade Association-Region One, motors into the new year at the Lee Civic Center Jan. 22-25 featuring a broad selection of RVs from 14 dealers from throughout the Sunshine state. “Attendees can view hundreds of recreation vehicles of all different types, sizes and prices,” said […]

Today’s video comes from WFLA featuring an interview with Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) Executive Director Lance Wilson reporting on how low fuel prices and a healthy economy are boosting attendance and sales at this week’s Florida Rv SuperShow. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) Chairman Derald Bontrager has appointed the following members to serve as chairs of the association’s standing committees for the year: Annual Meeting – Tim Tiffin, Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. Audit – Garry Enyart, Cummins Power Generation. Awards – Chad Reece, Winnebago Industries Inc. Canadian Coalition – Terry Elias, Leisure Travel Vans/Triple […]

(Jan. 15, 2015) -- “This year’s event will feature a combination of committee meetings, seminars, presentations and networking events that will provide information and ideas to help members plan for 2015 and beyond," said Coon.

(Jan. 15, 2015) --“Attendees are gaining valuable insight and information on how and why NHTSA investigations are conducted; a company’s responsibility when receiving a request for an investigation from NHTSA; and, the rules and procedures that apply to federal early warning reporting requirements," said Hopkins.