Month: January 2016

The RV Absorption Refrigeration course, offered by Northampton Community College in conjunction with the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), begins Feb. 15 and runs through March 13. The course provides students with an in-depth look at the appliance that causes the most confusion; how to use heat to make cold. The theory of absorption and associated processes are fine-tuned […]

RV industry people understandably spend the bulk of their time absorbed in conversations about the merits of things like hitch weights and interior decors, awnings and tag-axles. But many of us probably lose track at times on a personal level of the real-life consumers in whose hands all of these recreational vehicles eventually wind up. […]

(Jan. 26, 2016) -- The Bright Ideas Technical Training Program is a comprehensive instructional system that provides a fundamental understanding of electricity, vehicle wiring, lighting connections, installation and basic troubleshooting – all within the context of federal regulations and CSA requirements.

Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. (ELS) announced results today (Jan. 25) for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31. For the quarter, funds from operations increased $6.8 million, or 7 cents per common share, to $67.1 million, or 73 cents per share, compared to $60.3 million, or 66 cents per share, for the same period in […]

(Jan. 25, 2016) -- Thor Industries today announced that Andy Cripe, president of its CrossRoads subsidiary, has resigned to pursue other interests. His resignation was effective Jan. 22.

Thor Industries Inc. announced that Andy Cripe, president of its CrossRoads RV subsidiary, has resigned from the company to pursue other interests. Cripe’s resignation was effective Jan. 22. “We would like to thank Andy for his many years of service, including his service as president of CrossRoads, and we wish him well in his future endeavors,” […]

(Jan. 25, 2016) -- Raul Ramirez, long time general sales manager of Fun Town RV’s Cleburne Superstore, has been promoted to vice president of sales over all the dealerships in the chain, Fun Town announced today.

LIVINGSTON, Texas — There is still time for RV park owners and unique lodging business owners and outdoor hospitality marketers to take part in the Digital Marketing Benchmark Survey, said Evanne Schmarder, with Roadabode Productions, the group conducting the survey. “Does your Facebook marketing measure up? Is your email open rate good or lacking? Are ...

(Jan. 25, 2016) -- Two dozen RV dealerships, 70 campgrounds and RV resorts, plus nearly a hundred purveyors of camping products and services will be featured at the 54th Springfield RV, Camping and Outdoor Show next month.

Elizabethtown, Ky.-based Skaggs RV Outlet will host RV Safety & Education Foundation (RVSEF) Executive Director Walter Cannon on Jan. 29-30 during the 59th Annual Louisville Boat, RV, and Sports Show.    According to a press release, the RV Safety & Education Foundation is the “industry recognized authority” on topics of RV weighing and load management, tire safety and properly […]