Month: May 2017

(May 5, 2017) -- With spring now sprung in Michigan, soon we'll be welcoming back to the state one of the most distinctive signs that summer is on its way – the brightly colored monarch butterfly.

(May 5, 2017) -- As the weather warms, snakes start moving and calls start flooding the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's Wildlife Helpline, where biologists answer questions and address concerns from people who have spotted something slithering in their backyard. Their first words of advice? If you see a snake, don't panic. Leave it alone and walk away.

(May 5, 2017) -- Country Coach Friends International will host its 2017 Friendship Rally Aug. 15 to 20 at Southern Oregon RV Park in Central Point, Ore., the group announced today.

(May 5, 2017) -- Dave Hughes and Judy Stalder, from Fair Play, S.C., describe their full-time adventures over the past two years in their Class A motorhome with four pets, including two Alaskan Huskies and two Himalayan cats on board.

(May 5, 2017) -- There are lots of reasons to be concerned about the water we drink, cook with and wash with – especially when it comes to RVs. In this video, you’ll learn why filtration is so important and how to do it yourself so you’ll have clean, safe water no matter which KOA campground you find yourself at.

While the RV industry continues to move at a record-setting pace, LCI Industries CEO Jason Lippert also sees opportunities for the supplier in adjacent industries while also growing its presence in the aftermarket through acquisition and internal R&D efforts. “Our adjacent market strategy will continue to be very important to our growth story as we […]

In an announcement today (May 5), Horizon Transport has changed its business model from working on behalf of manufacturers to where it will now contract with dealers for RV deliveries. Joe Braun, vice president and general manager, told RVBUSINESS.com that for several years he had been discussing the change with owner and President Marion Schrock […]

It’s too early to detail what Marcus Lemonis, the chairman and CEO of Camping World Holdings Inc. who now controls the fate of Gander Mountain Co., has in mind for the St. Paul, Minn.-based retailer, but one thing’s for sure: He’s a very hands-on boss. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reported that following the deal […]

Several RV leaders and companies were honored for philanthropic efforts by United Way of Elkhart County at the Lerner Theatre Thursday (May 4) evening, including Thor Industries Inc. President and CEO Bob Martin receiving the Arthur J. Decio Volunteer of the Year award. As reported by the Goshen News, Decio noted, “Bob is an outstanding man and an […]

Organizers of this October’s 65th Annual RVIA California RV Show are placing a bigger emphasis on reaching out to the Los Angeles area’s Hispanic population. According to research analyzing last years’ show goers, up to 19% of the show’s attendees were of Hispanic origin. “Two years ago, the RVIA Show Committee recommended increasing the show’s […]