Month: July 2015

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, in conjunction with Camping Canada’s RV Lifestyle Magazine and Camping Canada’s Dealer News, is inviting nominations from across Canada for the 2015 Walter Paseska Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award. Established in 1989 by Camping Canada, and dedicated to Walter Paseska for his many years of […]

ARC Representation announced the launch of its Rotating End-Caps & Plan-O-Grams (REP) initiative. “ARC is committed to providing dealers with profitable business solutions to real problems,” stated Raymond Padgett, managing partner of ARC Representation. “A book entitled ‘Inside the Mind of the Shopper’ by Dr. Herb Sorensen states that ‘2% of the total items in […]

Middlebury, Ind.-based Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Co. announced the addition of Dustin Gratreak to its sales team. According to a press release, Gratreak will oversee sales in the Western U.S. of the Reflection line and a soon to be announced lightweight travel trailer. His top producing sales at a premier dealership in the northwest complements his prior years of RV […]

New Paris, Ind.-based Travel Lite Inc. announced its Summertime Dealer Appreciation Giveaway, offering current and new dealers the chance to win a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. According to a press release, a drawing for the Camaro will be held live via video on Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. EDT. Dealers can earn raffle tickets by selling: […]

(July 14, 2015) -- Lately, I’ve been reading press releases issued by the "official SEO company of the campground industry." In my view, SEO isn’t something to brag about. I maintain the philosophy that if you’re a web developer, baking in the SEO is simply part of the job.

(July 14, 2015) -- Dealerships using ARC's new REP program will have fresh, new end-caps every three months. This should obviously have a major positive impact on sales without drastically increasing the time the dealership uses managing their store, said Padgett.

In an effort to bolster its aftermarket business, Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) has published a consumer RV lifestyle magazine, which is being distributed free of charge via participating dealers. Called “RV Open Road,” the magazine features editorial content designed to help consumers better enjoy their RVing experience as well as advertisements showcasing a number of […]

Today’s video comes from Triple E Recreational Vehicles offering a walk-through of its recently introduced Leisure Travel Vans Unity U24MB featuring Leisure Lounge Plus and a residential-size Murphy Bed. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

(July 13, 2015) -- The Equine Motorcoach, Equine RV and Equine Carriage Trailer will all be on display and for sale at the Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Riders Championship, July 14 to 19 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.

(July 13, 2015) -- Scott Swanson, who helped produce the “Gilmore Girls,” “Everwood,” and other TV shows, has overseen $1 million in improvements at Leaf Verde RV Resort during the past five years and helped transform the park into a major force in the local economy