Month: December 2016

Camping World Holdings Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Ketelsen Campers of Colorado in Wheat Ridge, signaling the launch of its “side by side” business strategy. The company reported in a statement that with the launch of its “side by side” strategy, Camping World will actively seek opportunities to acquire quality dealerships with strong management, brand […]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), along with leaders of 12 other outdoor industry associations, made an unprecedented move to join forces to create the Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable and strategically work together for the benefit of American outdoor recreation as a whole. According to a press release, the Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable is a coalition […]

Indiana’s Allen County redevelopment commission approved a purchase agreement for $670,000 of about 52 acres it owned on South Ryan Road in New Haven from Lippert Components Inc., Elkhart. The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette reported that Scott Harrold, senior economic development director for the commission, said after the meeting that Lippert plans to consolidate work at the […]

Workers at EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC’s Middlebury, Ind.-based plant that closed in June can proceed with a lawsuit alleging company management failed to notify workers about the closing as federal law requires. Indiana Lawyer reported that Matthew Grimes is the lead plaintiff in a proposed class-action that claims EverGreen closed its manufacturing facility without providing 60 […]

More than 45 people attended the 5th Annual Campground Industry Meeting last week, hosted by the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) at the state association’s offices outside of Lansing. The full agenda included an update on political issues affecting Michigan campgrounds as well as a presentation by Don Westphal, whose Rochester Hills, […]

Daimler’s commercial van factory in North Charleston, S.C., will soon go from needing almost nothing from North American suppliers to needing an entire supply chain of local parts. Automotive News Europe reported that Daimler is investing $500 million to transform basically a kit factory into a bona fide vehicle assembly operation that will pull together body […]

An iconic landmark in the Elkhart, Ind., sports scene could be studied to see if it can provide an even broader impact to the community. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, the city’s Redevelopment Commission is set to take up a $30,000 proposal to study the feasibility of transforming North Side Gym into a “multi-purpose indoor sports complex […]

RV Liquid Propane Systems Service course , hosted by Northampton Community College in conjunction with the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), opens Jan. 9 and runs through Feb. 12. The course begins the very in-depth look into the first of the three major systems found on most RVs. Beginning with 12-volt DC and expanding to 120-volt AC, […]

(Dec. 13, 2016) -- Dylans RV Center in New Jersey is seeking a sales associate with proven sales experience as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

(Dec. 13, 2016) -- The calendar may say winter still is eight days away, but Pennsylvania's state forest and park systems again are rolling out the welcome mat for visitors intent on enjoying cold-weather outdoor fun.