Month: March 2015

RV Care, Canada’s largest RV dealer network, is introducing a new supplier‐approved program to be known as “RV Care APPROVED.” According to a press release, the network has finalized its first RV Care APPROVED program with Boss Technology, a Canadian company based in Saint‐Hyacinthe, Quebec, that has been a long time manufacturer/supplier of RV and marine […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Atwood Mobile Products has introduce Stove Wrap, a patent pending stove top liner made of non-flammable, washable, and reusable material. Pre-sewn and cut to fit, Stove Wrap will fit on any Atwood or Suburban range or three-burner cooktop. According to a press release, Stove Wrap is easily installed by placing the three openings […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Industries Inc. today (March 5) announced improved sales and net income from continuing operations for the second quarter, ended Jan. 31, compared with the weaker results reported a year ago that were adversely affected by the harsh winter conditions in early 2014. Sales from continuing operations for the second quarter of fiscal […]

(March 5, 2015) -- In addition to the better weather, many of our subsidiaries took advantage of the seasonally slower winter months to increase production during a time when they typically have excess capacity. As a result, we saw very strong performance in both sales and profitability," Martin added.

(March 5, 2015) -- RV Insurance Solutions is celebrating its 10th anniversary and both men describe how the company came about how it has grown over the years. Although relatively small in size, the firm has a growing footprint and is looking to expand into other areas. Watters and Ballard also discuss the various types of insurance products dealers should be offering to specific customers. Plus, they explain why RV owners should purchase certain types of insurance protection just for their RVs rather than relying upon other types of insurance, like auto or homeowners policies.

(March 5, 2015) -- Dennis Dillon RV & Marine is looking for a service manager for it’s Boise, Idaho, store. This position is available immediately for qualified individuals.

(March 5, 2015) -- TriMas Corporation today announced that TriMas management is scheduled to present at the 27th Annual ROTH Conference on Tuesday, March 10 at 9:30 a.m. PT in Dana Point, Calif.

(March 5, 2015) -- "The RV Care Approved program brings together a recognized quality product or service with the recognized brand of the RV Care Network of dealers. The approval and co‐branding of the product provides added confidence for consumers,” said Paterson.

(March 5, 2015) -- In this aptly named “drop test,” Winnebago dropped the coach from three feet above the ground onto an even concrete surface. While not legally required (and not a test for safety issues), the drop test provides insight into the structural integrity of the coach, and ensures that interior fittings, like cabinetry, stay put under the test conditions.

Standing on the corner of Mission and 16th Street in San Francisco, a mixed neighborhood of yuppies and the Latino working class, Carlos Lopez, 19, said he’s heard of Mount Tamalpais State Park. But he thinks it’s far away and isn’t sure how to get there. When told it is only about 10 miles north […]