Month: November 2015

(Nov. 30, 2015) -- A Weaverville, N.C., woman who faced a long recovery after her family's camper exploded in September has died.

(Nov. 30, 2015) -- City restaurateur and arts district advocate Gavin Buckley is converting two Airstream trailers — relics from the '70s – into food trucks that he hopes will bring Annapolis, Md., into the future.

MBA Insurance Agency of Arizona Inc., and Brown & Brown of Kentucky Inc., a subsidiary of Brown & Brown Inc., have entered into an agreement for the acquisition by Brown & Brown of substantially all of the assets of MBA. According to a press release, the parties anticipate the acquisition will close in December. Terms were not […]

The Ontario Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (ORVDA) announce a change in date and location for the 2016 Toronto RV Show. According to a press release, the event will return to the Toronto Congress Centre. The date of the show has also moved to Family Day Weekend, Feb. 11-15.  The year’s five-day format and the new central location “offers greater […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced it has entered into an exclusive agreement with the Thule Group providing LCI the rights to sell and distribute the Thule box-style patio awning, awning accessories, RV bike carriers, roof lighting and security and portable storage products to the RV industry in the North American market. According to […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. will showcase its extensive lineup of innovative products at the Dec. 1-3 National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. “We cannot wait to share our newest product lineup at Louisville,” said Vice President of Sales and Product Management Scott Degnan in a press release. “The products in our display are some of […]

Goshen, Ind.-based Keystone RV Co. has named Jeff Wagner product manager for the Alpine and Avalanche product lines, a move designed to strengthen the brands’ position in the luxury fifth-wheel segment. A 13-year industry veteran, Wagner has held sales and management positions at R-Vision, Keystone, and most recently Forest River Inc’s Prime Time division. “Alpine […]

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) will introduce several new floorplans in the company’s lineup of Class A and Class C motorhomes during the Dec. 1-3 National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. According to a press release, TMC will be displaying at Booth No. 3000, North Wing, in the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC). New floorplans include: Venetian T42 […]

(Nov. 30, 2015) -- “Unlike 10 years ago, we live in a world in which you can shop anywhere at any time. It’s no longer about one day, but a season of digital deals, and savvy online shoppers are ready to see what exclusive promotions retailers have in store for Cyber Monday before they checkout,” said Shay.

Editor’s Note: This is the next installment in a Louisville Show preview focusing on the supply side that will run on RVBUSINESS.com over the next week. Fifty-three products from 34 industry suppliers slated for introduction in Louisville will be showcased during the series. MORryde Zero Gravity Ramp Door MORryde is bringing the next level in ramp door technology to […]