Month: June 2016

The Wisconsin Recreational Vehicle Dealers Alliance (WRVDA), a newly formed association for RV retailers in the state, will be hosting a special golf outing on Aug. 25 to help gain exposure and boost membership. According to a press release, the outing will be held at the picturesque Hawk’s View Golf Club in Lake Geneva featuring an 18-hole, scramble tournament […]

Editor’s Note: The following column by Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) Chairman Brian Wilkins, appearing in the June issue of RV Executive Today, examines dealership benchmarking and the value 20 groups provide in helping to run a business. As an accountant and a numbers person, benchmarking is a topic that certainly hits home with me. […]

The California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CalARVC) announced that it is expanding and restructuring its member benefit program in response to feedback the association received from park operators throughout the state. Beginning July 1, CalARVC members will have access to significantly more legal resources, including a free legal hotline and free eviction forms. […]

(June 15, 2016) -- The Board of Directors of Flexsteel Industries declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, payable July 7 to shareholders of record as of June 24.

(June 15, 2016) -- Weary of city life, Simone and Renita Conny decided to come up for some fresh air and open the Circle C RV campground on a scenic hillside just outside Dolores, Colo.

(June 15, 2016) -- Prep your food and wrap up your meals at home first, so that after a day of family fun, you can settle down by the campfire and cook or heat up that nice meal you prepped ahead of time.

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) has hired Lorenzo Manni as international caravan sales manager to support expansion of the LCI brand and product base in the European leisure vehicle market. Manni brings 10 years of experience in international sales management and market development. “We are thrilled to have Lorenzo on board with us, and we couldn’t […]

(June 15, 2016) -- Navistar today announced Carlos Junquera as Vice President of Sales, North America Parts. Junquera will be responsible for the leadership of the North American Parts sales team, cultivating existing relationships with International customers and developing new business opportunities to increase parts sales and market share.

(June 15, 2016) -- A young Meridian, Idaho, boy is being called a "hero" by his neighbors. Meridian Fire officials responded to a call around 5 p.m. Monday. After arriving on scene, the fire had not only completely engulfed a motorhome, but was spreading to two nearby homes.

Matt Carr is in the process of finalizing the purchase of Oregon Motorcoach Center from Bob Lee, founder of Country Coach Inc., and his wife, Terry. Carr has been serving as general manager for Oregon Motorcoach since November 2015. The company, which focuses on service, repair, parts and renovations, recently added a conversions division, delivering its […]