Month: August 2016

The recreational vehicle industry is robust and poised for a bright future, according to several industry stakeholders in Elkhart County and beyond. Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly reported that RV dealer sales are an effective way to track the RV market. Pam Argostino is the general manager/president of Camp-Land RV, a large family-owned RV dealership serving the Northwest […]

Building on the retail success of its Solstice fifth-wheel brand, Starcraft announced the introduction of three new price segments to complement and grow its flagship line. “The Solstice fifth-wheel has been a home run for our dealers. Over the last 12 months, throughout North America, Solstice retail registrations have grown 232%,” stated Akos Sefcsik, president […]

The automotive industry’s red-hot sales market cooled in July, but economists are mixed on if it’s headed toward another record year or teetering on the brink of a downturn. As reported by the Detroit News, automakers sold 1.52 million new cars and trucks last month for a modest 0.7% gain, according to Autodata Corp. Ford […]

(Aug. 3, 2016) -- The Soberanes Fire continued to grow Tuesday, and firefighters estimated it would be weeks before the flames would be suppressed. The burn scar had grown to 44,300 acres — larger than the city of San Francisco.

RV Inspection Connection’s Blue Shield Certified Pre-Owned Program helps dealerships service the two largest growing demographics – women and Millennials. “For years, surveys have revealed that a woman’s purchasing power has increased and that women make up 85% of all purchasing decisions for the home,” said Director of Administration Stephanie Henson in a press release. “The […]

Showcasing 2017 recreational vehicle models, the 61st Annual Midwest RV Super Show will be held from Thursday through Sunday at the RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum in Elkhart, Ind. The event is hosted by the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association-Recreational Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC). As reported by the South Bend Tribune, nine RV dealers will exhibit their […]

(Aug. 3, 2016) -- RV owners are invited to join Terry Cooper, the Texas RV Professor, for a live webinar presentation about "volts, amps and Purple Monkeys" Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

(Aug. 3, 2016) -- The Herkimer Diamond KOA Resort in New York and the Ventura Ranch KOA in California have been named two of the eight “Coolest Campgrounds for Families” in the travel section of U.S. News and World Report.

(Aug. 3, 2016) -- No injuries were reported, Hooper said, adding that four engines and 16 firefighters were involved in battling the fire, which was extinguished within 10 minutes of their arrival.

(Aug. 3, 2016) -- While no cause has been determined, Brewer said they know the RV broke through a safety barrier on a bridge and fell into a ravine, the Chilliwack Progress reported.