RVDA Confab Adds Fresh Faces to Workshops

Fresh presenters in the areas of general management, social media, and service management will make their debut at the 2015 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, Nov. 2-6 at Bally’s in Las Vegas. According to a press release, each year the Convention Committee focuses on bringing new expert presenters to keep the content relevant and worthwhile to […]

Retailer Sees Younger Buyers Entering Market

At Lakeland RV in Milton, Wis., biker Paul Davey and his golden retriever, Dallas, aren’t ready to ride into the sunset, but they are ready to rumble — right into the back of a new toy hauler, television station WKOW reported. The 45-year old Lodi resident and his seat-belted, side-car panting companion are a sight to […]

HuebnerPetersen Debuts Lead-Generating Site

HuebnerPetersen Marketing Communications announced today (May 6) that the first of several lead-generating websites built for the RV industry is ready to launch for use by both dealers and manufacturers. “We’ve built this type of site in the past for a manufacturer, and it produced quality leads as well as a tremendous return-on-investment,” stated Jim […]

Grand Puyallup Show Enjoys Sunshine, Buyers

Sunny skies prequalified the crowd attending the Grand Puyallup RV Show, held April 30 to May 3 at the Washington State Fair Event Center/Puyallup Fairgrounds in Western Washington. Produced by the MHRV Show Association, the Grand Puyallup RV Show featured 17 RV dealers displaying about 350 units both indoors and outside the facility as well as […]

Dometic Hosts Mean Joe Greene at Tradeshow

Legendary defensive NFL Hall of Famer Mean Joe Greene will appear today (May 6) from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Dometic Corp. booth at the National Hardware Show. Greene will hold a meet-and-greet with fans and act as brand ambassador for Dometic products. During the event at the Las Vegas Convention Center, attendees can register to win an autographed […]

Torklift Earns ‘Seattle Manufacturer of the Year’

Torklift International was named Manufacturer of the Year last week during an award banquet hosted by Seattle Business Magazine at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. According to a statement, Torklift International was recognized for the award for upholding various lean manufacturing practices and dedication to producing lifetime warranty products to niche markets. “[They produce] […]

‘Caravan Salon’ 2015 To Feature 590 Exhibitors

Caravan Salon will again be an important platform for the global RV sector, set to run Aug. 29 to Sept. 6 at the exhibition center in Düsseldorf, Germany. According to a press release, a trade visitors day will be held on August 28. This year’s trade fair will feature 590 international exhibitors with 130 brands encompassing about 2 million square […]

Tricked-Out Motorcoach Turns Heads in Vegas

It’s truly an “advertising vehicle.” You can’t miss Star Frank’s 40-foot Fleetwood Pace Arrow motorhome when it’s on the road. It’s the one with the 80- and 50-inch video screens promoting various events and businesses in Southern Nevada. As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Frank’s Star of Vegas mobile lounge is the first of […]