Month: May 2015

Editor’s Note: The following article, authored by Bob Zagami for the May 2015 issue of Family Motor Coaching magazine, offers an overview of the Pleasure-Way Plateau XL Class B coach. The magazine is published by Cincinnati-based Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA). For the full story click here. As the RV industry prepares for the next generation of […]

The High Camp teardrop trailer may be new to the market, but looking at it whisks you off to a world of intricate craftsmanship that all but went extinct decades ago. Gizmag reported that the shimmering aluminum shell protects a warm, inviting birch interior with a variety of smart details. Like many a camping trailer […]

Indiana has eliminated the requirement to hold a chauffeur’s license in order to transport RVs. Gov. Mike Pence signed Senate Bill 197 into law which went into effect immediately, the Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (RVIC) reported in a release. Prior to this change Indiana residents transporting RVs were required to have a chauffeur’s license for […]

(May 1, 2015) -- In this month's issue get some tips on what makes a successful RV trip, find out what made Mark's top 5 RV emergency items list, brush up on RV safety before heading out on that first trip of the season and get another great recipe from the Cooking Ladies.

The California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CalARVC) and Camp-California Marketing announced that they embarked on a new partnership with ReserveAmerica.com and Active Network. Reserve America is now offering CalARVC members the opportunity to sign up and be listed on their directory of campgrounds, no inventory required. As the No. 1 campground reservation site for state […]

(May 1, 2015) — Early sales of exhibit space for the 2015 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo have outpaced even 2014’s rapid sales, a press release from the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) stated. With six months to go, fewer than 50 booths remain.

(May 1, 2015) -- Grenville Strategic Royalty is pleased to announce that it has contracted for a gross sales royalty from Expert RV Park Models in exchange for an advance of $1,560,000 with an option, if agreed upon by both companies, to advance an additional $940,000 at a later date.

(May 1, 2015) — Thor Industries, Inc. today announced it has acquired Elkhart, Ind.-based Postle Operating, LLC, d/b/a Postle Aluminum Co., (Postle), effective today, May 1, 2015. The total purchase price, paid in cash, is approximately $144 million, subject to post-closing adjustments.

(May 1, 2015) -- The Redding Fire Department responded Tuesday night to an explosion and fire at the Redding RV Park, off of Lake Boulevard.

(May 1, 2015) -- From the outset county commissioners noted that ordinances pertaining to beach cleanliness and RVs would require tweaking.