Month: April 2015

(April 22, 2015) — Bob Hurley RV has been selected for the 2015 Best of Tulsa Award in the RV Dealer category by the Tulsa Award Program, for achieving marketing success in their local community and business category.

Middlebury, Ind.-based Grand Design RV Co. announced today (April 22) the production of its 10,000th recreational vehicle. According to a press release, Grand Design marked the milestone in just over two years since the first unit ran down the production line. Don Clark, president and CEO of Grand Design RV, noted, “It is humbling to be able to […]

Today’s video offers a look at recently releats ad in Go RVing Coalition’s “Away” campaign depicting a family prospecting for gold in Chicken, Ark. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Grasshaven Outdoor, a supplier of premium RV housewares, announced an expansion of its dealer network with the addition of Campers Inn. Grasshaven’s custom kiosk filled with RV housewares and camping products is currently on display at the remodeled parts store at Campers Inn’s Merrimack, N.H., location. “We are constantly re-evaluating our product offerings to ensure Campers Inn parts and […]

Drew Industries Inc., parent to Lippert Components Inc., will release its first-quarter 2015 financial results before the market opens on May 5. Drew will also host a conference call at 11 a.m. EDT to discuss the results and other business matters. Participation in the question-and-answer session of the call will be limited to institutional investors […]

During an earnings call Tuesday (April 21) to discuss Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc.’s (ELS) first-quarter earnings, Marguerite Nader, president and CEO of the Chicago-based real estate investment trust (REIT) offered details on the company’s growth. Woodall’s Campground Management reported that the biggest reason for the company’s core earnings growth of 6%, she said, is “first and […]

Nappanee, Ind.-based Gulf Stream Coach Inc. reported a 30% sales increase during the first quarter for its entry-level Ameri-Lite travel trailer line. According to a press release, the growth is the result of a series of refinements and enhancements to the product line, sales support, and the production process that have earned the coveted RVDA Quality […]

In time for Earth Day, RV manufacturer Jayco Inc. announced continued commitment to its successful EcoAdvantage program, which aims to reduce waste, conserve energy and water, and build more eco-friendly RVs. Through combined efforts between employees, suppliers and community partners, three of Jayco’s operating divisions — Jayco, Starcraft and Entegra Coach — have netted some […]

After another strong year in which Fun Town RV led the nation in towable RV sales for a single location, the dealer reported solid sales for the first two months of 2015. The Fun Town RV chain sold 547 new units between its four Texas locations through February for a 16.9% share of the towable market in […]

(April 22, 2015) -- Due to the presence of nesting bald eagles, McGarry Bar Campground on the Missouri River is temporarily closed to the public to prevent disturbance and nest abandonment.