Industry Pulse: RVAA’s Stark Eyes Consolidation

As the Recreation Vehicle Aftermarket Association (RVAA) readies for its annual Executive Conference, which is Aug. 17-21 at the Pinnacle Hotel in Vancouver, its outgoing president, Jim Stark, paused to reflect on his tenure – including the pending consolidation of the RV industry’s three largest distributors of aftermarket parts and accessories. In July, LKQ Corp. […]

Lance Adding Video to ‘Lance Difference’ Series

Lance Camper Mfg. Corp. has added two new videos to its recently launched series “Discovering The Lance Difference: A Video Series.” The latest highlight two key features, their new BlueTooth compatible audio system by Jensen that is standard and the available “Bed-Maid” system, a Lance exclusive. “The new video series is a great way for both […]

RV Dealer Provides Coach for Comedian Engvall

In a surprise phone call received last week, RV General Store, located in Newcastle, Okla., was asked to provide a new motorhome for the “Celebrity Motor Homes” production crew to use as a substitute coach in a segment they were filming with celebrated comedian Bill Engvall. According to a press release, Engvall’s personal coach broke down […]

Lemonis Hands Out Prizes at Richmond Opening

Dreams came true Friday (July 31) at Camping World of Richmond, Ind. The Palladium-Item reported that Marcus Lemonis, CEO and chairman of Camping World and host of CNBC’s TV show “The Profit,” spent nearly two hours with an audience of about 250 people during the grand opening celebration at Camping World. He arrived about an […]