Stinnett RV Buyout Fuels Campers Inn Expansion

Last Wednesday’s (Nov. 30) news that East Coast RV retailer Campers Inn RV is purchasing southern Indiana’s Tom Stinnett Derby City RV — and adding a 16th store in the process – wasn’t lost on thousands of busy attendees at the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) 54th Annual National RV Trade Show. After all, Campers Inn President […]

‘Alliant Credit Union’ is Cashing in On RV Growth

Alliant Credit Union, one of the nation’s largest credit unions, is planning to sell off a portion of its $445 million RV portfolio to other financial institutions. “We see this as an additional opportunity to take advantage of high investor demand while also supporting our ongoing dealer partnerships. Right now, we’re bringing in about $14 million […]

Horizon Transport Rolls Out New App for Drivers

Horizon Transport has launched a new mobile app, allowing drivers to “do just about everything that goes along with delivering an RV,” according to a press release. The app took over a year to build and customize, integrating into the Horizon servers and allowing drivers to upload documents and photos directly to Horizon staff, store […]

MITO Corp. Introduces 2 New Axxera RV Stereos

MITO Corp., in partnership with Namsung America, has introduced two new Axxera RV stereos. According to a press release, the AXV150BT features AM/FM/CD/DVD, two-zone speaker switching with selectable buttons, Bluetooth, and special RV mounting with oversized trim ring. Other features offered are 2.1-amp USB charging for smart devices, as well as a front 3.5mm headphone jack, […]

NHTSA: RV Firms Recall Units for Faulty Ladders

Editor’s Note: The following is a list of recent RV-related recalls compiled by the U.S National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA). • Keystone RV Co. is recalling 6,252 2015-2016 Keystone Carbon, Fuzion, Impact, Raptor, and Dutchmen Voltage toy hauler fifth-wheels equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with […]