Month: March 2017

Today’s (Mar. 2) morning session of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s 2017 Leadership Conference – formerly known as the RVIA Annual Meeting – in Boca Raton, Fla., featured a flurry of good reports on the overall performance and outlook of the U.S. recreational vehicle arena. But one of the more interesting turn of events to emerge […]

(March 2, 2017) -- In 1880, Adolph Bandelier arrived in the New Mexico Territory to document the culture of the Pueblo people and their ancestors. Traveling up the Rio Grande and through sheer-walled canyons, he emerged on the rim of Frijoles Canyon and looked down on the remains of ancestral Pueblo dwellings. In his diary Bandelier wrote that it was “the grandest thing I ever saw.”

(March 2, 2017) -- “Millions of people utilize local parks every day and I commend Secretary Zinke for recognizing the need to protect these spaces — especially for future generations,” said Tulipane. “Preservation of our public lands is a top priority. Now is the time for others to follow suit.”

(March 2, 2017) -- VetsRoll announced today that Matt Miller and his team at Newmar will once again be providing the "mothership" for the upcoming VetsRoll 2017 journey May 21 to 24 that takes World War II vets and Rosie the Riveters to Washington, D.C., to visit their war memorial.

(March 2, 2017) -- "Clip ‘n Climb is thrilled to have won this prestigious new award and as the international market leader in the fun climbing sector, it remains committed to quality and innovation," said Targett.

(March 2, 2017) -- Activity in the fourth quarter received a significant boost from consumer spending rising 2.6 percent with a solid increase in the durables component reflecting auto sales being at record highs, said Ferley.

(March 2, 2017) -- Winnebago Industries has launched Carefree Diesel Days, an extended warranty promotion from March 1 to Aug. 31 that extends the warranty on any Winnebago diesel pusher built on a Freightliner chassis to three years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.

(March 2, 2017) -- RVDA of Alberta announced the fourth annual RV Learning Weekend will take place at Ol’ MacDonalds Resort from May 26 to 28. The association is again seeking general sponsorship of $500 or items for the gift bags and door prize draws with a value of $500.

Adopting a revamped format intended to tap into a broader consumer base, Good Sam Enterprises LLC rolled out its inaugural Good Sam Super Show Feb. 23-26 at the Phoenix International Raceway. “The show definitely surpassed expectations,” reported Vilma Fraguada, president of Good Sam consumer shows. “We’re still tabulating the final count, but we are estimating […]

The RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Dinner honoring the Class of 2017 will be held on Aug. 7 at the Hall of Fame’s Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, Ind. “Our 2017 Induction Dinner celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar cocktail party, followed by the dinner and induction ceremonies at 6:30 […]