Month: August 2015

(Aug. 28, 2015) -- Windy conditions in the province’s north has prompted the Cariboo Fire Centre to issue an alert. Due to the dry conditions and high winds the public is asked to limit their outdoor activities as the fire danger remains high in a large portion of the region.

(Aug. 28, 2015) -- Mercedes-Benz Vans is expanding its presence on the camper van market. A year after their market launch, the Marco Polo and Marco Polo Activity are successful models.

(Aug. 28, 2015) -- Skyline released its fiscal 2015 fourth quarter results today. Results from continuing operations include an 8% increase in net sales and net loss of $200,000

(Aug. 28, 2015) -- Sweet Home RV Center’s shop was destroyed by a fire and its store also was damaged by the blaze on Tuesday night in Albany, Ore.

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) will honor Richard Coon for his 10 years of service as the association’s president during a special celebration on Sept. 29 at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Ga., during the board the director’s meeting. According to a report in RVIA Today Express, the gala event will draw friends and colleagues […]

(Aug. 28, 2015) -- The first guest this week is Jim Hammill, president and CEO of Roadtrek, which is located in Kitchener, Ontario. Roadtrek is one of the pioneer builders of Class B motorhomes, which have seen a lot of interest in recent years as baby boomers downsize from Class As and fifth wheels and want to continue enjoying the RV lifestyle. The second guests are the owners of Balfour RV Resorts up in beautiful British Columbia. Balfour is unique in that it's an established RV park that decided to sell its sites to private buyers. Some newer RV parks get construction money by doing that, but it is unusual to see an existing park migrating to the private owner business model.

Drew Industries Inc., parent to supplier Lippert Components Inc., today (Aug. 28) announced that David M. Smith will be joining the company as CFO, succeeding Joseph S. Giordano III who served in that role since 2008. According to a news release, the transition is the result of a comprehensive search initiated by the company in April […]

Topeka, Ind.-based towable builder CrossRoads RV announced the newest floorplan addition to its Sunset Trail product lineup, the Sunset Trail Ultra-Lite. According to a press release, the Ultra Lite offers all of the style and functionality of the traditional Sunset Trail while minimizing weight and length. Ultra Lite’s introductory floorplan, the ST 198RB, weighs in at approximately […]

Diving dogs, sports superstars, television celebrities, singers, media personalities and even a giant Ferris wheel will be part of the entertainment at the 63rd Annual California RV Show taking place Oct. 9-18. As reported by RVIA Today Express, in addition to the host of attractions over 1,300 new RVs will cover the grounds at the Pomona […]

(Aug. 28, 2015) — Highland Ridge RV announced a “new tan” for its Mesa Ridge line of fifth wheels and travel trailers in April. Now it’s official and the summer tan is complete, the organization announced in a press release.