Month: April 2017

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) and parent Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) broke ground Thursday (April 13) morning on a 200,000 square-foot logistics center across the street from the FCCC assembly plant in Gaffney, S.C. According to a press release, FCCC leaders were joined by representatives from local and regional government during the grounbreaking, marking “an exciting […]

(April 13, 2017) -- Neuenschwander, who has served as vice president of NAE/NWAN, was appointed president of both companies after becoming an equity partner of both companies. Former President Kelly Price will now serve as the chief executive officer of both companies.

(April 13, 2017) -- "For REV Group, this acquisition is a great opportunity for us to accelerate our growth in the Class B motorized RV segment as well as multiple products for the limousine, charter and tour markets," said Walsh.

(April 13, 2017) -- After 31 great years at Miller’s RV Center in Baton Rouge, La, Doug and Carol Miller have decided to pass the baton to their daughter and son-in-law, Jennie and Jeff Hilliard, the company announced today.

Nearly 35 people attended a Wednesday (April 12) campground/RV conference in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, hosted by the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) at the Don H. Bottum University Center on the campus of Northern Michigan University in Marquette. To view a video produced by ABC 10, click here. Around 65 private campgrounds and three […]

This week, “Rollin’ On TV” visits the RV/MH Hall Of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., and talks with Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation Inc., about expansion plans for the facility. Also, Jeff Johnston takes an extended road test in a Winnebago Travato Class B motorhome and Mark Polk from RV Education 101 explains how […]

Souderton, Pa.-based Fretz RV is marking its 70th year of operation this month with an open house scheduled for April 19-23. According to a press release, the open house will feature over 440 new and used units, on-site financing, and accessory specials. Factory representatives will also be on hand for the event, which will include […]

In an update to members, the National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA) reported on potential scams or misrepresented RV sales that have surfaced over the last few months. According to the statement, NRVIA explores many avenues for detecting scams, including verifying vehicle identification numbers, checking data plates, comparing the online ads to the RV’s current conditions, and […]

Buyers of new luxury cars and recreational vehicles registered in Montana would face a new annual tax of at least $1,500 if their vehicles are worth at least $150,000, under a bill endorsed by a Senate committee on Wednesday. As reported by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, the Senate Finance and Claims Committee unanimously voted to […]

Xantrex is marking 25 years of its Freedom series products in 2017. According to a press release, the first Freedom inverter was manufactured in 1992. It was the first micro-processor controlled inverter designed for boats and RVs. Freedom has evolved over the years, currently representing a series of inverters and inverters with built-in chargers for […]