Month: December 2016

Through an aggressive campaign to build its dealer body in the U.S. and internationally, Brevard, N.C.-based SylvanSport reported that it will end 2016 breaking the 50-dealer mark with the addition of Guaranty RV Super Centers, Junction City, Ore., and Ramsey, Minn.-based Lake Region RVs (Ramsey, MN). “Our customers have always had the option to have a […]

Clearwater, Fla.-based Direct Mail Systems Inc. (DMS) announced the hiring of Jay Perrett, an RV industry veteran of 20 years in direct marketing and sales serving RV dealerships. “I’m very happy to partner with Direct Mail Systems,” said Perrett in a press release. “We have numerous printing presses to provide both traditional and variable data […]

Extending its scope beyond inventory floorplan financing, Wells Fargo CDF recently launched CDFconnect, providing a bridge between its expansive customer base and the globally-based company’s full range of resources and expertise. “CDFconnect is about broadening our relationship with our customers and providing the tools to help them run a better business,” said Wells Fargo CDF […]

DexKo Global Inc., a supplier of trailer running gear and chassis assemblies and related components, announced that Dexter has reached an agreement to purchase the heavy-duty axle and suspension manufacturing assets of Ingersoll Axles, along with the light-duty axle manufacturing assets of Standen’s from the IMT Group. According to a press release, Ingersoll Axles has […]

Federal regulators offered the auto industry some relief Wednesday (Dec. 21) on two key areas of the U.S. government’s light-vehicle fuel economy program that had sparked new tensions between the administration and the industry, according to an Automotive News report. In response to a petition from groups representing auto manufacturers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]

Lazydays RV recently hosted Winnebago Rally participants and local RV customers at a private party held on the club level of Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Among the highlights of the Dec. 9 VIP event was a meet-and-greet with Dexter Jackson, the former Bucs safety who was named MVP for his role […]

Good Sam has issued the latest edition of the Good Sam RV Travel & Savings Guide. According to a release, the 2017 directory of RV parks and campgrounds is available to members for $6.95, more than 60% off the $19.95 nonmember price. In addition, the publication includes $1,000 worth of money-saving coupons redeemable at Camping World SuperCenters. The annually updated […]

The Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA) announced that predelivery inspection (PDI) training is coming to the state on Jan. 9. According to a release, the training will be held at the Days Inn Oil City from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and includes a free lunch. Training is free ($200 value) and open to PRVCA members only. […]

Deliveries to retailers of all RVs were reported at 34,670 units in the November survey of manufacturers by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), representing a 26.9% increase from the same month last year. This was the largest November total on record and represented a seasonally adjusted annual rate of more than 425,000 units. Shipments […]

North Canton, Ohio-based Custer Products Ltd. has introduced the S.M.A.R.T.Rider tow light for professional and consumer use. According to a press release, S.M.A.R.T. stands for Simple, Magnetic, Alerting, Radio-powered Tow light. The wireless S.M.A.R.T.Rider affords high visibility and durability, and features 42 bright LEDs for the stop lamp, tail lamp, side marker lamp, and turn signal functionality. Rather […]