Month: May 2017

(May 11, 2017) -- Katie McGrain with Matador Network created a list of the 9 best state parks in Vermont. At the top of the list is Burton Island State Park.

The Class C market continued to climb in March, pushing overall motorhome sales to a 9.4% gain for the month and a 10% increase year-to-date. According to the latest report by Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), Thor Industries Inc. was the motorized sales leader through March with a 43.4% market share, ahead of Forest River Inc. (23.8%) and […]

Drivers are getting a break at the pump, thanks to the recent slide in crude oil prices. Gas prices have fallen virtually every day for the last three weeks, pushed down by the sudden drop in crude oil prices. CNN reported that the national average is now $2.34 a gallon for regular, according to AAA, […]

Lazydays RV Authority is partnering with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for another Lazydays RV Stadium Event. According to a press release, the free, multi-day event will run May 18- 21, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore new and pre-owned RVs from […]

When you think about motorhomes, do think about millennials? Driving an RV is no longer a goal for retirement, it’s freedom for the young. It’s a tiny trend that has big companies like Winnebago taking notice. Channel 5 Nashville reported that Millennials are not moving around the country in giant motor homes, instead these happy […]

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) announced that New York State will provide free First-Time Camper weekends throughout the summer in 2017. As reported by the Oneida Daily Dispatch, families that have never camped before will have the opportunity to see if they […]

(May 10, 2017) -- It's important that dealer ownership, management and staff recognize that the front-line sales team, both out in the territories and at the factory, are their strongest advocates. And when you attack your advocates, you are hurting your own business.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced the appointment of Jeff Allen and Stefan Kurschner to its operating committee. Effective Aug. 1, Allen assumes the position of DTNA’s senior vice president of production, quality and specialty vehicles.  Effective July 1, Kurschner will lead DTNA’s aftermarket business units as senior vice president. “Daimler ...

(May 10, 2017) -- Escapees RV Club today announced RVers Online University (RVOU), a web-based resource for expert information on RV safety, maintenance and lifestyle needs.

(May 10, 2017) -- Hannah Crawford, from KPA, will conduct a free webinar May 11 at 3 p.m. Eastern time to discuss basic environmental regulations pertaining to an RV dealer's responsibilities for air, land and water, the RV Dealers Association announced today.