Month: April 2015

Regulations for RV and auto dealerships are often similar, but failure to pay attention to the important differences can be costly. The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) and KPA will hold a webinar specifically for RV dealers to highlight some of the differences and help dealers in their compliance efforts. According to a press release, […]

Longtime Richmond, Ind., businessman and philanthropist Tom Raper died Tuesday night in a Florida hospital. Raper died at about 11:15 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale, a friend of Raper’s told the Palladium-Item. Raper’s nationally televised business, Tom Raper RVs, started in April 1964 when Raper invested $2,000 to open a used car dealership on the corner […]

(April 15, 2015) -- Tim Sullivan, ASV president and CEO, will serve as interim president of ARG until a successor is named. Draheim, whose retirement is effective immediately, will remain as special advisor to help facilitate the transition.

(April 15, 2015) -- In part due to a location of Pechanga RV Resort, more park operators and vendors came together than ever before in the 2015 Spring Getaway, the California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds announced today.

(April 15, 2015) — The Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association is teaming up with Cabela’s in Hamburg, Pa., and Christiana, Del., this year to promote camping. “Discover Your Outdoor Moments” is the theme that the association has chosen to use for its promotion.

Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV) today (April 15) announced that John Draheim is retiring as president of the company’s Allied Recreation Group (ARG), effective immediately. ASV reported in a news release that Tim Sullivan, ASV president and CEO, will serve as interim president of ARG until a successor is named while Draheim will remain as special […]

(April 15, 2015) -- Currently, Leisure Days RV in Millbrook, N.S., has an F-rating on the Better Business Bureau's website. One customer shared why his experience was so bad.

(April 15, 2015) — Timbren Industries announced the release and availability of suspension enhancement kits for the 2014 - 2015 Ford Transit (150, 250, 350 & 350HD) van, motorhomes and cube vans. Severe service kits have also been designed for the Transit 350.

(April 15, 2015) -- If an animal can’t smell your food, it won’t get your food! Keep a scrupulously clean camp. Pick up, seal and pack out every scrap of uneaten food.

(April 15, 2015) -- "In the Green RV Series finale we discuss what we as campers can do to contribute to the green RV experience during our stay at the campground," Polk explained. "This includes topics like energy savings, water savings, recycling, and using eco-friendly tank treatments and cleaning supplies."