Month: June 2015

(June 8, 2015) -- May payroll employment rose a robust 280,000 in the United States following a 221,000 gain in April. anadian employment jumped by 58,900 in May, swamping the 19,700 jobs lost in April as the see-saw pattern of job losses and gains continued, RBC Economics reported.

Mission Hills, Calif.-based Valterra Products LLC announced that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Phoenix Products Inc. According to a news release, Phoenix Products has manufactured American-made faucets for RVs, manufactured homes, and marine applications for nearly 40 years. The extensive product line of Phoenix Products, which includes kitchen, bathroom and laundry faucets, […]

Editor’s Note: The following article by Ryan Bradley appearing on Fortune’s website offers a first-hand account of the author’s experience towing an upscale Airstream trailer supplied by rental firm Airstream2Go. Everyone always wants to see what the inside looks like, right away, before anything else. The outside is so ­gleaming and recognizable, the trailer looks so […]

(June 8, 2015) -- “I look forward to joining Valterra’s management to focus on product development and customer service. Our line fits perfectly with Valterra’s growing line of quality products," said Arth.

Go RVing Canada is launching its first National RV Weekend, and has partnered with Make-A-Wish Canada to help raise funds with Wish lanterns, which can be purchased for $2 by campers and event attendees. The Journal-Pioneer reported that 11 campgrounds across Canada will be participating, and 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association’s (RVDA) board approved a revised Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey during its June 2 board meeting in Arlington, Va. The annual DSI survey, the results of which are monitored closely by manufacturers, measures dealers’ satisfaction with overall product quality. The streamlined survey, concentrating on vehicle reliability/quality as well as parts, […]

June is Great Outdoors Month across the United States, and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will be participating with the state’s first Capital Campout and related activities June 17-18 at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis. Although the governor will not be camping, he will deliver a proclamation the morning of June 18 followed by hosting a […]

Getting to the RV/MH Hall of Fame from C.R. 19 will remain a bumpy drive following a meeting of Indiana’s Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission Thursday (June 4) afternoon. As reported by the Goshen News, during Thursday’s meeting, commission members turned down a request by Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, for funding to […]

(June 5, 2015) -- “The RVDA board and the Industry Relations Committee worked hard to sharpen the focus on dealer and customer support issues,” said Ingrassia. “Many manufacturers tell RVDA they use DSI results to adjust policies and procedures that affect dealers, so it’s important for dealers to participate.”

(June 5, 2015) -- The Tall Pines Vintage Trailer Rendezvous brings pre-1973 vintage travel trailers with a Mid-Century Americana theme, and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.