Month: October 2016

(Oct. 28, 2016) -- Shoemaker is a work camper, one of thousands of modern-day nomads who live in their motor homes or trailers, traveling from campground to campground for seasonal jobs. A majority of work campers are in the second half of life, many well into the traditional retirement years.

(Oct. 28, 2016) -- A British couple have braved howling wolves and clocked up more than 75,000 miles while travelling across the world in a tiny camper van.

CareerCo will help dealers learn ways to improve their hiring and retention processes as part of Vendor Training Plus at the 2016 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo. According to a press release, the session will be held on Nov. 7 at 2:45 p.m. Vendor Training Plus is available to all dealership staff registered for the convention/expo and there are 29 […]

Charged with oversight of Furrion LLC’s ambitious plans for its $5 million North American headquarters, Mark Lucas is able to look beyond the exposed rebar and dangling cables as construction crews continue to transform the grounds adjacent to the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind. He remains firmly focused on “the vision,” as perceived […]

Sobel University’s October comprehensive sales course broke previous attendance records that were set in 2006. According to a press release, the sales training was attended by dealerships from 12 different states and more than 75% of the students were first time attendees. “Dealers remind us that this is their pre-season training camp.  They show up […]

A motorhome manufacturer is suing Stay Adventurous LLC, a California corporation, citing alleged trademark infringement, false advertising and unfair competition. According to a Northern California Record report, Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc. f/k/a Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. filed a complaint on Oct. 21, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against […]

(Oct. 28, 2016) -- Although it looks like a standard cooler, the CFX is a powerful refrigerator/freezer that keeps food and drinks colder than a fridge at home, even in unbearable temperatures, while offering more convenience and control, the release explained.

Camping World Holdings Inc. announced today (Oct. 27) the acquisition of Quality RV in Monticello, Minn., according to a news release. In connection with the acquisition of Quality RV, Camping World has also acquired additional land and is in the process of expanding and renovating the dealership to include a full-service Camping World retail store situated […]

On this week’s “Rollin’ On TV” show, Jeff Johnston offers an in-depth look at the popular Forest River r-Pod trailer including a new 2017 model that just hit the dealers lots. Also, the crew visits September’s Elkhart RV Open House where guest host Rick Kessler from RVBusiness Magazine checks out another entry into the small trailer market, the new Airstream Basecamp. […]

(Oct. 27, 2016) -- The selected developer is expected to provide 237 RV stalls and amenities such as swimming pools, hot tubs, visitor-serving stores, barbecues, fire pits, active common areas, native landscaping and a fitness center.