Month: January 2016

In 1941, Lois Gunden, a 26-year-old French teacher from Goshen, Ind., helped save Jewish children during the Holocaust while establishing a refugee children’s home in southern France. The South Bend Tribune reported that one of the children the Goshen College graduate saved never forgot Gunden. As a result, Gunden’s heroic efforts will be honored today […]

The latest segment of “RV Capital Talk” features an interview with Tim Hyland, president of Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF), RV Group, during the Tampa SuperShow. Hyland offers a positive outlook for 2016, citing results from a recent poll conducted by CDF. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com […]

Those kids who scamper through RVs during outdoor expos? They’re playing, but their parents are more likely than ever to be potential buyers. As reported by the St. Cloud (Minn.) Times, after three decades holding steady at 49, five years ago the average age of an RV user dropped to 48. Baby Boomers remain the […]

(Jan. 27, 2016) -- On Jan. 19, British Columbia Hydro submitted a civil claim to the Supreme Court of British Columbia, seeking an injunction against the campers at the Rocky Mountain Fort camp.

Drew Industries Inc. today (Jan. 27) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc. (LCI), has acquired the business and certain assets of the pontoon furniture manufacturing operation of Highwater Marine LLC, a leading manufacturer of pontoon and other recreational boats located in Elkhart, Ind. In a statement the company reported that the boat brands comprising […]

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (ELS) President and CEO Marguerite Nader said in an earnings conference call this morning (Jan. 26) that the company’s solid performance is the result of increasing the strength of the company’s operations. “Our key demographic, the Baby Boomer generation, is turning 65 at the rate of 10,000 per day and we’re positioned to […]

(Jan. 27, 2016) -- Hydrogen sulphide gas levels in Merricks Creek are being monitored daily to avoid danger to campers and beachgoers.

(Jan. 27, 2016) -- The Waitaki, New Zealand, District Council has temporarily shelved plans to develop camper van parking at Oamaru's waterfront while it consults businesses in the area.

(Jan. 27, 2016) -- When Chris Pendl bought an Airstream a few years ago, he wanted to escape the city without becoming totally disconnected from it.

(Jan. 26, 2016) -- You work closely with our sales team to maximize all sales opportunities, as well as oversee and enhance the sales operations. The right candidate must be able to multi task and work within a very fast paced environment.