Month: June 2016

(June 16, 2016) -- Fire Chief Mark Ballmer estimated the damage at $15,000 to $20,000, and both vehicles were declared a loss in Gothenburg, Neb. He said the cause appeared to be a cigarette flipped into a bucket of gasoline.

(June 16, 2016) -- A fire that destroyed a 32-foot camper-trailer on Wednesday was most likely caused by an electrical malfunction behind a refrigerator that was plugged in, Rangeley Fire Chief Tim Pellerin said Thursday.

(June 16, 2016) — The ultralight camper movement is stronger than ever, a release from SylvanSport stated. In response to the ever-growing demand for their award-winning Mobile Adventure Gear trailers, SylvanSport announces the addition of three new dealers in their North American retail network.

Pacific Coachworks Inc.(PCW) announced that industry professional Israel Figueroa has joined its team as sales coordinator to assist product managers with all RV product lines. According to a press release, Figueroa brings over 12 years of sales experience in the RV industry. Prior to joining PCW he was managing sales at Richardson’s RV Centers and also […]

The National Independent Automobile Dealer Association (NIADA) Foundation’s 2016 scholarship recipients were announced during the National Leadership Awards Banquet at the 70th Annual NIADA Convention and Expo. According to a press release, each year the NIADA Foundation sponsors students across the nation. Four of the students selected represent each of the association’s regions, and the […]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) board of directors named a new member during the Committee Week meeting held June 9 in Washington, D.C. RVIA Today Express reported that Scott Thompson of Carefree of Colorado will fulfill the term of the company seat being vacated by Carefree’s Mike Farmer, the organization’s vice president of sales […]

(June 16, 2016) -- “A lot of thought and effort goes into developing the program and it is very rewarding to see it quickly become one of the most popular education driven programs in the industry," said Gaudet.

(June 16, 2016) -- But giving the CEO that much control makes less sense for a company founded 50 years ago. Camping World’s business model is well established, and while innovation in marketing is possible, it’s a stretch to argue that Lemonis’ singular vision is essential to the company’s future.

(June 16, 2016) -- The headline consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.2 percent month-over-month in May, which was slightly below market expectations for a 0.3 percent gain and 1.0 percent year over year, RBC Economics reported.

Specialty certifications for RV technicians are being eliminated following recent action by the RV Service Technician Certification Governing Board. In a meeting on May 24, the board voted unanimously to end specialty certifications, often referred to as the right side of the career ladder. According to a press release, this action was taken due to […]