Month: August 2015

Elkhart, Ind.-based WFCO Electronics is providing RV dealers and service centers with a new cross-reference tool for repairing older RVs with outdated converter components as well as failed converters of any make. According to a press release, WFCO Electronics offers a wide range of RV power products, from 12-amp converters for small trailers to 90- to 100-amp […]

(Aug. 27, 2016) -- Winegard Company’s Rayzar Automatic HD TV antenna received the RV Aftermarket Association’s Product of the Year Award at its annual executive conference in Vancouver. This is the second year in a row that RVAA awarded Winegard its top honor with the Carryout G2.

(Aug. 27, 2015) -- Marcus Lemonis, CEO and chairman of Camping World, has been dating Hollywood actress Bethenny Frankel, star of Real Housewives of New York City, Us Weekly reported today.

(Aug. 27, 2015) — Gauntlet Private Investments, a real estate-focused private equity firm, announced today that it has secured a $6.5 million loan for a "glorified campground" in Panama City, Fla. The property, which includes land and a hotel and campground, is commonly used for Christian retreats.

Campgrounds too often use site maps solely to communicate park rules and regulations when they can also be used as guest guides that showcase everything there is to see and do at the park and in the surrounding area. Realizing the often-untapped marketing opportunities that exist with site maps, Billings, Mont.-based Kampgrounds of America Inc. […]

Oregon-based Sweet Home RV Center’s shop was destroyed by a fire and its store also was damaged by the blaze on Tuesday (Aug. 25) night. The Albany Democrat-Herald reported that the fire caused an estimated $250,000 in damage to the buildings and their contents, according to a preliminary report from the Sweet Home Fire Department. […]

(Aug. 27, 2015) — Cequent Performance Products (CPP) reported it has introduced an innovative industry tool: A new edition of the company’s gooseneck selector is now available.

(Aug. 27, 2015) — Forest River announced that the all new “Allure” Luxury Fifth Wheel line has started production and will be on display at the Forest River Expo Sept. 22-24. After that it will be on display in California at the Pomona Show Oct. 9-18.

(Aug. 27, 2015) — Dennis Dillon RV and Marine announced that Scott Thorpe has accepted the position of vice president and general manager for the Dennis Dillon RV Group.

(Aug. 27, 2015) — Campgrounds too often use site maps solely to communicate park rules and regulations when they can also be used as guest guides that showcase everything there is to see and do at the park and in the surrounding area, a press release from AGS stated.