Month: April 2017

Keystone RV Co.’s Passport Ultra Lite division is launching the ROV line of affordable, luxury lightweight trailers.     “We know from talking with consumers and our dealers that there is a huge, underserved market. This could be tens-of-thousands of people,” said Passport Product Manager Ryan Shuff in a press release. “Many are individuals who have tent […]

SylvanSport, which has aggressively expanded its North American dealer network, announced that its GO camping trailer and GO Easy gear hauler are now available in the New Zealand market through its dealer partner, GO Adventures. According to a press release, New Zealand is passionate about conservation and outdoor recreation, with nearly one-third of the land area […]

The Eastern Co. today (April 4) announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Velvac Holdings, a designer and manufacturer of proprietary vision technology for motorhomes and commercial vehicles. According to a statement, Velvac recorded net sales of $58.7 million for fiscal year 2016. Velvac President and CEO Jeff Porter […]

Ronnie Merchant has joined Blue Ox as director of procurement and design, overseeing the purchasing, engineering, and product development departments, according to a press release. In his previous positions, Merchant has held several leadership roles in the purchasing of raw materials, supply chain management, and in the development of specifications for engineered parts and materials. Blue […]

(April 4, 2017) -- If you love to be outdoors and have the toys to prove it, you’ll want to consider purchasing a toy hauler instead of a more “traditional” RV. These add a lot of extra cargo room so you can bring even the fanciest of outdoor toys with you on your camping trips.

Winnebago Industries Inc. today (April 4) announced that it has appointed Bryan Hughes as chief financial officer, effective May 15. According to a press release, Hughes will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Happe and will be based in the Company’s Eden Prairie, Minnesota office. Hughes succeeds Sarah Nielsen, who will remain with the company […]

LAMATEK announced the introduction of Sure-Seal foam sealant tape, an advanced, moldable gasket tape that combines the sealing properties of common sealants with the convenience of a tape. According to a press release, Sure-Seal tape is made from a resilient, open cell urethane foam that is impregnated with a proprietary saturant to provide flexible, airtight […]

In a continuing effort to expand and increase Rollin’ On TV’s (ROTV) television and on-line reach to emerging markets, the company announced that all programming will be available with Spanish captioning, beginning the week of April 16. According to a press release, the Spanish captioning along with the close captioning now offered will also be available […]

With the approaching heat of the summer months, employers are encouraged to plan to protect employees from heat stress, as well as safeguard themselves from costly citations and litigation. Join Marc Vasquez, KPA risk management consultant for a webinar on April 12 from noon to 1 p.m. (EST). Topics include:   Definition of heat illness. Different […]

Leisure Travel Vans, a brand of Triple E Recreational Vehicles, launched an all-new website, leisurevans.com. According to a press release, the new site was completely redesigned “with the goal of providing consumers, dealers, and owners with an enhanced, engaging, and simplified experience.”  Users can explore new product and company information through enhanced product pages as […]