Month: July 2015

California multilocation dealer Mike Thompson RV has partnered with Make-A-Wish of Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire to help make wishes come true for local children aged 2 ½ to 18 dealing with life threatening medical conditions. According to a press release, the dealership hosted the 5th Annual Mike Thompson RV Charity Golf Tournament […]

When The Source Co. hosts a crowd of RV industry clients tonight (July 23) at the South Bend Cubs-Great Lakes Loons minor league baseball game at Four Winds Field, the center of attention — at least for a moment — will be a familiar face to many in the recreational vehicle business: Mike Peterson, sales/product […]

Black Book reported that the overall used RV market was mixed once again last month, but with a twist. Two months ago motorhomes increased in value, while towables decreased. In June, trends reversed as motorhomes declined while towables increased. “The average used towable sells for about 25% of what an average motorized unit sells for, making impulse […]

Drew Industries Inc., parent to Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components Inc., will release its second-quarter 2015 financial results before the market opens on Aug. 4. Drew Industries will also host a conference call on Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. EDT to discuss the results and other business matters. Participation in the question-and-answer session of the call […]

History buffs, camping enthusiasts and the public are invited to a unique opportunity to explore and learn about 30 vintage campers during the Tin Can Tourists’ northern Michigan state vintage camper tour, July 24-Aug. 8. The Tin Can Tourists, a vintage trailer and motor coach club that’s open to all makes and models of campers […]

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced the launch of a Solera RV Awning Configurator for its myLCI app and online store that allows dealers to bundle each Solera awning order into a complete kit. (see video below). “Our Solera awning brand offers a range of features to choose from, including multiple styles, sizes, colors and accessories,” said […]

(July 22, 2015) -- The average selling price for motorized units was $39,058, which is a decrease of $947 (-2.3 percent) from the previous month. Towables came in at $11,140, up $514 (4.8 percent) from last month, Black Book reported today.

(July 22, 2015) — Mike Chamberlin has spent 40 years as a TV News/Sports Anchor, with stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix and 10 years with ESPN. He now travels in his RV (2012 Fleetwood Bounder) and performs a show he calls “Music Through The Decades.”

(July 22, 2015) -- Camp California announced today that Davion Barlow has joined the marketing department. The majority of his sales experience has been with medium and large businesses, but he is well versed in creating solutions for any size park or business, the release noted.

(July 22, 2015) — Tearstock the Rolling Home Tour is slated for July 28 – Aug. 1, at Atwood Lake Park in Mineral City, Ohio. Teardrop campers are invited to the park for a week of activities.