Month: May 2016

(May 9, 2016) -- In Georgia, the parks are offering paddle trips, archery classes, field day games, colonial toys and more. Many events are free and parking is $5.

Drew Industries Inc., parent to Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components Inc., today (May 9) reported an 80% increase in net income for its first quarter, ended March 31. Net income totaled $36 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, for the first quarter compared to net income of $20.1 million, or 82 per cents diluted share, a year ago. […]

Grand Design Recreational Vehicles Co., which broke ground last month on an $11 million expansion project, has rapidly emerged as a poster child of the area’s booming industry. Slated to be completed by September, the Middlebury, Ind., company’s project calls for the construction of a pair of 110,000-square-foot buildings and the creation of about 100 […]

Bandera Skyline Ranch RV Park and Cabins was headquarters for the 14th annual Texas Bluebonnet Casita Rally, April 21-24. As reported by the Bandera County Courier, the rally, which celebrated its 10th year at Skyline Ranch, boasted over 149 trailers and 280 campers. “They are a really fine group of people from all over the […]

Editor’s Note: The following is profile by Fred Thompson on Greenfield, Ind., dealer Mount Comfort RV appearing in the Spring issue of “Roughing it Smoothly,” a magazine published four times a year by Book Production Resources for Tiffin motorhome owners. To view the full story click here and scroll to page 44. In business for nearly a […]

Thor Industries Inc. announced it will release fiscal third quarter earnings on June 6, after market close. The final date will be confirmed approximately one week prior to the release. Thor will also be hosting individual calls with investors on June 6. Interested investors may schedule 20-minute time slots with Jeff Tryka, director of corporate development […]

(May 6, 2016) -- Kelly talks about some trends she is seeing in the F&I segment having to do with regulations and reserve requirements. She also talks about compliance issues and why dealers need to diversify into other products. She even provides tips on how F&I managers can convert cash customers into financing their purchases. Perhaps the best part of this interview is that Kelly takes RV dealers to task over their approach in hiring people to fill F&I positions.

Traveland RV Group, with dealerships in Langley and Kelowna, British Columbia, has expanded into the Alberta marketplace with the acquisition of defunct Sunridge RV’s former site in Airdrie. The company was forced into bankruptcy last week walking away from $10 million in debt, according to a report by CTV News. Chris Clarke, one of three general managers […]

(May 6, 2016) -- Tennessee authorities said an abducted 9-year-old girl and her uncle may be in an "isolated area" such as a campground or state park.

(May 6, 2016) -- State Park officials have launched a Kickstarter campaign to offset the cost of building six camping cabins at Cape Henlopen State Park. And they've sweetened the deal by offering bonuses like park passes and stays at the new cabins as a way to build interest in the entrepreneurial effort.