Month: April 2015

(April 21, 2015) -- To rally against this over-connectivity, Cabela's, an outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, in partnership with country singer Justin Moore, announced today the launch of Disconnect Day, a nationwide campaign encouraging Americans to step away from their devices for a day of their choosing to enjoy outdoor activities while reconnecting with themselves, family and friends.

The RV Air Conditioning Service Course, hosted by Northampton Community College in conjunction with the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), begins May 18 and runs through June 14. The course examines the roof-top air conditioner in detail. Revisiting the fundamentals of alternating current electricity also, the students jump into the science of the refrigeration cycle. Delving into […]

For the first time, the National School of RV Park & Campground Management will offer a weeklong summer session during the second week of July. “We think it’s about time,” said Barb Youmans, executive director of the ARVC Foundation, which scheduled the summer session for July 6-10 at Metro University in Denver. According to a press […]

Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. (ELS) announced its first-quarter results Monday (April 20). The Chicago-based real-estate investment trust, which owns or has an interest in 386 RV parks and manufactured housing communities in 32 states and British Columbia, saw property operating revenues up $10.7 million over the first three months of 2014 for a total of $197.3 […]

Year-over-year Canadian towable sales fell 8.4% in February and 3.1% for the first two months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector declined 11.2% in February and 4.8% year-to-date. • Canadian fifth-wheel sales edged up 0.8% for the month and 2.6% through February. • Folding […]

A new cargo trailer manufacturing facility could be on its way to Bristol, Ind., following a meeting of the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners Monday (April 20) morning. The Goshen News reported that a request by Universal Trailer Corp. for a zoning map change from Agriculture-1 to General Planned Unit Development Manufacturing-2 was approved. The […]

Furniture supplier Flexsteel Industries Inc. today (April 21) reported record third-quarter and nine-month sales and net income. Sales were $122.5 million for the quarter, ended March 31, a 10.9% increase from the prior year quarter. For the nine months sales were $345.6 million, an increase of 5.5%. The company noted that the West Coast port congestion, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today they have signed a multi-year sponsorship with Lazydays RV. Both Lazydays and the Buccaneers will benefit from joint promotional commitments and game-day presence. “The Buccaneers are excited to enter into a partnership with Lazydays, the industry leader in the field of recreational vehicles and a company with Bay area […]

(April 20, 2015) — he Recreational Dealer Cooperative Association/Priority RV Network Board of Directors announced it has named Mike Regan, president of Crestview RV of Georgetown and Buda, Texas as its president for 2015-16.

Region One of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) is returning for its 20th annual recreation vehicle show at the Lee County Sports Complex/Hammond Stadium in south Fort Myers April 24-26. According to a press release, the three-day-event features 10 dealers from throughout Florida’s Gulf Coast displaying a wide selection of new and used recreation […]