Month: January 2015

Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago Industries Inc. announced the promotion of Paula Appel to the position of marketing specialist, according to a press release. A 15-year veteran of Winnebago, Appel is responsible for product marketing, which includes the development of preview sheets, brochures and corporate product sales materials. In addition, she oversees product image and information […]

(Jan. 29, 2015) -- “We are excited about adding John Bozella and Carlos Alcazar to our annual meeting agenda,” said RVIA President Richard Coon. “They will examine two very topical issues that will have an impact on the industry concerning the future design and marketing of RVs.”

(Jan. 29, 2015) -- The single largest shipment state for park models in 2014 was Arizona at 421 units shipped. Texas came in second with 356 units shipped while California was third with 281 units. Other states seeing robust shipment numbers include Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

(Jan. 29, 2015) -- “It’s only fitting that the remarkable year that the RV industry has enjoyed would be capped off by the best December for the RV market in nine years,” said Coon. “The RV industry saw vibrant growth last year thanks to improving economic conditions and the deeply held preferences that consumers have for RV travel and camping.

(Jan. 29, 2015) -- The cost of camping at state parks in the Blue Water Area in Michigan is going up this summer by $2. Some parks will increase by $4.

(Jan. 29, 2015) -- A Canadian snowbird couple has been reunited with their motor home that was stolen on New Year's Eve in Texas. The RV was received back in dismal condition.

(Jan. 29, 2015) -- Wendland, who blogs about his experience at Roadtreking.com, offers dealers insight into the Class B market and to the types of people who appreciate traveling in smaller motorhomes. He describes the convenience of using his Roadtrek Class B and overcomes some of the popular myths that the units are too small for full-time living. Mark Koep, with CampgroundViews.com. and his family are traveling the nation creating short introductory videos for campgrounds and RV parks so that potential guests can see what the campground looks like before they make reservations. Koep explains why traffic to his website has increased considerably since the site was launched.

(Jan. 29, 2015) — Xantrex has added Nathan Costa as a sales manager for the East Coast. He will manage an existing account portfolio and explore new opportunities within the marine, RV, commercial truck, distribution and OEM channels.

(Jan. 29, 2015) -- The Cajun RV Park in Biloxi, Miss., is seeing a great camping season. The owners attribute it to the lower gas prices.

(Jan. 29, 2015) -- The Flagstaff, Ariz., City Council is looking for the state to step aside as it creates a new trailer park relocation ordinance for the city.