Month: May 2015

(May 18, 2015) -- Cruiser RV is recalling certain model year 2015 Viewfinder recreational trailers manufactured Sept. 4, 2014, to March 30. In the affected vehicles, the liquid propane compartment in the slide room is not properly sealed to the interior of the trailer.

(May 18, 2015) -- In the recalled Forest River trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Editor’s Note: The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVCA) in its latest newsletter to members printed the following communication issued recently by Vice President of Travel Michigan David West examining proposed legislation that would cut funding to the “Pure Michigan” campaign. West states that, if enacted, the legislation would “dramatically impact Michigan tourism […]

UVS Junction is continuing to help educate dealers how to point paid traffic to their site while keeping their “bounce rate down.” “It’s all about the landing page,” said Director Angie Cellucci. “We see so many clients spending thousands of dollars every month purchasing traffic, and the clicks are going to their homepage. They’re buying […]

Charlotte, Mich.-based Spartan Motors, Inc. today (May 18) announced the promotion of Steve Guillaume to president of the Specialty Chassis and Vehicles Business Unit, which includes responsibility for the RV chassis portfolio, specialty vehicles, defense and government as well as aftermarket parts and accessories. Guillaume, who said he was “very excited” at the opportunity to […]

This week’s “RV Capital Talk” segment features an interview with Newmar Corp.’s John Sammut reviewing the company’s recent dealer meeting in Nashville highlighted by the 2016 product rollout. To view the video click here or scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Ivy Tech Community College’s construction plans have been put on hold and it will face a state review of its programs over concerns about low graduation rates and declining enrollment. The Associated Press reported that Ivy Tech was the only one of Indiana’s public colleges that didn’t receive money for any major building projects in […]

Retail sales of towable RVs climbed 11.5% in March from a year ago while registrations were up 13.9% for the first quarter. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results by category showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector grew 14.2% for the month and 16.3% year-to-date. • Fifth-wheel registrations were up 6.8% […]

Retail sales of towable RVs climbed 11.5% in March from a year ago while registrations were up 13.9% for the first quarter. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results by category showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector grew 14.2% for the month and 16.3% year-to-date. • Fifth-wheel registrations were up 6.8% […]

It took several tries before Art Decio agreed to be a part of it, but an upcoming documentary will look at the local business leader’s life and philanthropy in Elkhart. The Elkhart Truth reported that WNIT will premiere “Art Decio: A Wonderful Life,” at 8 p.m. on May 25. The program begins with Decio’s early years […]