Month: August 2015

If you’re seeing a lot of travel trailers and motorhomes on the highway these days, it’s more than a sign of summer. For the first time in a decade, the recreational vehicle industry is poised to break production records. That’s good news for Wisconsin dealerships and some manufacturers, as the state ranks 13th in the […]

After more than 25 years of offering the Comprehensive Sales Course in Tacoma, Wash., Sobel University announced it is bringing the training to the East Coast. “The dealers and managers on the east coast have been asking for an East Coast edition that will bring the most comprehensive RV training available closer to home,” said University […]

(Aug. 11, 2015) -- When it comes to receiver hitch boxes, one size truly does not fit all. Plenty of situations arise that have customers asking, "What do I do now?" RV dealers can help customers equip their truck receiver hitch tubes to accommodate whatever they want to mount with Husky's new hitch box adapters.

(Aug. 11, 2015) -- The problem is, in part, that the RV industry is trying to sell the idea that no one lives in an RV on a full-time basis, which is inaccurate. The second problem is the fallacy that the CFPB is somehow constrained to regulate loans only intended for full-time residents, which may have been true with the SAFE Act Rules, but certainly isn’t with with current CFPB policy as their regulation of vacation home mortgages demonstrates.

(Aug. 11, 2015) — Ocean Lakes Family Campground has announced the schedule of performances for its 17th Annual Bluegrass Weekend on Friday, Aug. 28, and Saturday, Aug. 29. The event features premier Bluegrass performers, including three-time Grammy nominee The SteelDrivers.

(Aug. 11, 2015) — The 2015 Southwest RV Supershow is returning to Market Hall, Sept. 17-20, 2015. Over ten thousand shoppers join in the Supershow experience innovation, technology and advancements in RV life and travel, the organization announced in a press release.

(Aug. 11, 2015) -- Cane 9 Creek RV Park and Campground in Heflin, Ala., is up for sale, according to the owner of 7 years.

(Aug. 11, 2015) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc., the Racine-based global outdoor recreation equipment company, on Tuesday reported increased sales and profits in the company's 2015 fiscal third quarter.

(Aug. 11, 2015) -- Forest River recalls vehicles because the wiring at the electrical inlet used for connecting external AC power to the trailer may have been strained during the assembly process. As a result, the wiring may loosen at the inlet connector.

RV dealerships interested in learning more about how to stay ahead of competitors, keep campers interested and gain repeat customers may register now for RV Camping Connects free training, “How Search, Social and Mobile Have Changed How Buyers Buy: And What Your RV Business Must do About it.” Slated for Wednesday (Aug. 12) from 9-10 a.m. […]