Month: October 2016

(Oct. 7, 2016) -- "This advertising partnership was also a perfect fit for us because as our current sponsors know, with our advertising format, we don’t partner with sponsors that have primary, competing product lines, so having a Class B manufacturer filled that one RV manufacturer void we had open," said Moniz.

“Rollin’ On TV” (ROTV) announced that the Ewin Hymer Group North America has signed on as a sponsoring partner for 2017. “After talking with President and CEO Jim Hammill, he decided that being an advertising sponsor on our show would be a perfect fit for his company and their advertising marketing goals,” said ROTV Executive Producer […]

(Oct. 7, 2016) -- Lippert Components said it is introducing a full line of premium replacement pontoon furniture for the marine aftermarket channel.

The largest U.S. recreational vehicle dealer, Camping World Holdings Inc., said it raised $251 million in an initial public offering of 11,363,636 shares of its Class A common on Thursday (Oct. 6). Reuters reported that Camping World will debut on the New York Stock Exchange today under the ticker symbol CWH. Shares opened at $23.75 […]

After nearly a decade’s absence, Born Free returns to the California RV Show this year. According to a press release, the Humboldt, Iowa-based company is displaying the new Murphy Bed floorplan in its popular Reign product line in Pomona. Born Free entered the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Class C market just over a year ago with its 24-foot Reign […]

Construction has begun on the new 19,000-square-foot Leisure Time RV Center headquarters in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. The 40-acre property marks a three-mile move from Leisure Time’s current location near the Hammond River Bridge, its home since 1978. According to a press release, the Dobson family has been looking for a new location for Leisure Time since a […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of British Columbia held elections during its annual general meeting on Sept. 7 for the new 2016 board of directors. According to a press release, members include: Executive: President: Jason Bell, Chemo RV Vice-President: Collin Yaretz, South Thompson RV Treasurer: Murray Sullivan, Sullivan Motor Products Past-President: Chris Clarke, Traveland RV […]

Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has purchased the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday in Tennessee from franchisee Annie Kelch. The Kelch family has owned and operated the campground as a KOA for the past 50 years – the longest tenure of any KOA franchisee. The campground was built in 1966 by Annie Kelch’s father-in-law and mother-in-law, […]

(Oct. 6, 2016) -- "Coupled with each lesson are homework assignments that allow ample opportunity to play with the many functions of a camera, become more comfortable with approaching various sceneries and subjects, and eventually take some mind-blowing photos to share with others," said Levi.

(Oct. 6, 2016) -- Celebrating its 64th year, this year’s event runs through Oct. 16 and will feature 26 dealers from throughout the state showcasing 1,325 RVs across more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space.