Month: September 2016

Five divisional managers with Forest River Inc. offer an overview of last week’s Elkhart RV Open House – the brainchild of CEO Pete Liegl originated in 2008 as a proprietary event that has evolved into an industrywide trade event. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home […]

(Sept. 30, 2016) -- They are "a little outdated," Lemonis tells CNBC. "If you're going to make business decisions and you're going to make them today, you might as well have the most recent information."

Editor’s Note: The following is a breakdown by Seeking Alpha of Camping World’s pending IPO. You may know Marcus Lemonis from the television show The Profit on CNBC. But you may not know that he is also Chairman and CEO of the corporation Camping World Holdings (NYSE:CWH), which specializes in camping equipment and RV parts […]

Those planning to nominate a candidate to the RV/MH Hall of Fame for consideration in the Class of 2017 need to have their paperwork submitted no later than Oct. 31, according to Darryl Searer, chairman, RV/MH Hall of Fame. “The Hall welcomes nominations from all RV and manufactured housing sectors, such as manufacturers, dealers, campgrounds, housing […]

CellTuck announced the launch of responsive eCommerce platform allowing customers to purchase product online with a mobile phone or tablet, according to a press release. In addition to powering the eCommerce website, CellTuck now offers secure payments through a built-in mobile commerce shopping cart. “Our turn key eCommerce solution is delivered with thousands of parts and includes […]

Campers are making a comeback. As reported by the Colorado Springs Gazette, local dealers gathering at Penrose Events Center for the first day of the Colorado Springs Great American RV Show Thursday (Sept. 29) agreed that the sales of everything from classic travel trailers to luxurious motorhomes have gone up since profits bottomed out following […]

KING announced an exclusive partnership with REV Recreation Group to offer a new satellite TV option across all brands and models. According to a press release, REV will begin offering KING’s Tailgater – a fully automatic, portable HD satellite antenna with a DISH programming package – as an option on its full product lineup. This includes the […]

Hans-Karl Sternberg, 63, long-time head of Germany’s leading trade group, Caravanning Industry Association (CIVD), who was known for building trade bridges to the entire European marketplace, passed away Sept. 25 after suffering a heart attack. Sternberg, who had been involved in a predecessor organization, the Association of German Caravan Manufacturers (VDWH), was the key driver […]

(Sept. 29, 2016) — Ocean Lakes Family Campground has dedicated three weekends to Halloween festivities due to the growing popularity of this trend. Family-friendly Halloween activities at Ocean Lakes will take place Oct. 14 - 15, 21 - 22, and 28 - 29.

(Sept. 29, 2016) — Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) has announced plans for a return visit to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. FMCA will hold its 96th International Convention in this city known as the “Crossroads of America” July 12-15, 2017, and all RV owners are invited.