Month: May 2016

Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) officially launched its newest leveling system today, Ground Control TT, the industry’s first ever one-touch automatic leveling system designed for travel trailers. (Click here to view a short informational video on the Ground Control TT travel trailer leveling system.) According to a press release, fifth-wheels and motorhomes have offered one-touch automatic […]

(May 2, 2016) — When Bill and Gwen Craig opened Rayford Crossing RV Resort 11 years ago, they always thought they would expand beyond their initial 115 campsites.

(May 2, 2016) — Jellystone Park in Mill Run not only has a tree house you can play in, but you can eat and sleep in it, too. The 258-site park, owned and operated by Randall Work and family, is installing a fully furnished, two-story treehouse that will be available beginning Memorial Day weekend.

HARRELLS, N.C. — RV Education 101 today released the May issue of it’s RV Consumer publication, an online magazine targeting RV owners and enthusiasts. In the fifth wheel project trailer special issue, people can read articles and watch do-it-yourself videos on topics like: Sanitizing the RV water system Replacing an RV toilet Resealing RV corner ...

The recent acquisition of the North American interests of GE Capital’s Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) and Vendor Finance businesses by Wells Fargo & Co. has moved forward without interruption, reports Wells Fargo CDF President Tim Hyland. “The transition has been seamless. Essentially our financing operations moved from one major financial company to another,” said Hyland, […]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) announced that Mac Bryan, senior vice president of finance and operations, will retire after 39 years with the organization. In order to facilitate a smooth transition, Bryan is expected to stay until his successor is named. RVIA is commencing a search that is expected to be concluded by the […]

Paxton Media Group announced today (May 2) that it has purchased The Elkhart Truth from Federated Media. Paxton Media, a family-owned company headquartered in Paducah, Ky., owns more than 30 daily newspapers, including 10 in Indiana and one in southwest Michigan. “We are gratified for the opportunity to assume stewardship of The Elkhart Truth,” said David […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Northpoint Commercial Finance is a Bronze Partner for the 2016 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo. The convention/expo will take place Nov. 7-11, 2016 at Bally’s in Las Vegas, sponsored by RVDA, RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. “We welcome Northpoint Commercial Finance as new […]

(May 2, 2016) -- “For four decades, Mac has shown tremendous leadership at RVIA, and his vast knowledge of both the industry’s history as well as that of the association simply cannot be replaced," said Hugelmeyer.

Conejo Wholesale Auto & RV in Thousand Oaks, Calif., recently donated $2,000 in an effort to introduce 120 at-risk local youth to the great outdoors. According to a company announcement, Conejo Wholesale Auto & RV sells new and pre-owned motorhomes and trailers and is one of the largest-stocking Winnebago/Itasca Navion dealership in the country. “We […]