Month: April 2015

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVDA) is announced that Bank of the West  is a Bronze Partner for the 2015 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, Nov. 2-6 at Bally’s in Las Vegas. According to a press release, the convention is sponsored by RVDA, RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. “Partners like Bank […]

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is using its legal defense fund to offset a portion of the legal expenses incurred by a Texas park operator who paid $50,000 in settlement and attorney fees last year to settle a federal discrimination complaint. ARVC reported in a news release that George Toone of […]

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Practical Products providing LCI the rights to distribute and sell the Flow Down adjustable RV drain support system to the RV industry. “We are always on the lookout for products that we believe our customers will love, and the Flow Down adjustable RV […]

RV industry veteran Darren Williams has joined K.Z. Inc. as a district sales manager for the company’s Sportsmen, Spree and MXT lines of towable products. According to a press release, he will serve dealers in New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Williams will also have responsibility for further market expansion of those product lines. […]

More than 10,000 visitors come to Forest City, Iowa, each year to get the inside story of one of America’s most iconic brands, Winnebago, by taking a free factory tour offered by the builder. Founded in 1958, “Winnebago” became a household word when the company became the first recreation vehicle manufacturer to build motorhomes in […]

It’s no easy picnic to dethrone an industry juggernaut. But that’s just what Colorado Springs inventor Marty Williams intends to do. And, according to a report in BusinessDen, he’s kicking off his plan to grab market share from the biggest brands in camping with a major licensing deal and a capital raise. Williams, founder of […]

(April 15, 2015) -- Applicants must be RVIA or RVDA Certified and experienced in hitch work, brake-controls, welding, electrical, plumbing, heating, A/C systems and electronics. We are looking for a new lead technician to help take our service department to the next level.

(April 15, 2015) -- Tom Raper RVs started in April 1964 when Raper invested $2,000 to open a used car dealership on the corner of North 14th and E streets, the Pal-Item reported. Over the years, Raper dropped the cars and added tent campers, travel trailers, motor homes and manufactured homes to his inventory.

(April 15, 2015) -- A standoff at the Canon City RV Park in Colorado ended in gunfire, as officers tell Gazette news partner KKTV they shot and killed a man who came out firing after barricading himself for several hours.

(April 15, 2015) -- New RV resort in beautiful northeast Georgia mountains has immediate opening for seasoned/dynamic sales person. Finalist will receive a site on which to stay, as well as a remuneration package.