Month: June 2017

A gunman fatally shot five of his former coworkers then killed himself during a mass shooting at Fiamma, an Orange County, Fla., RV accessory supplier business, Monday (June 5) morning, according to sheriff’s officials. Orlando.com reported that seven people who work at Fiamma survived the incident without any injuries. Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said the […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Industries Inc. today (June 5) announced record third-quarter net income and revenues through a combination of organic growth in both towable and motorized RVs, and the inclusion of the results from Jayco Inc., which was acquired on June 30, 2016. Net income during the period was $111.3 million, or $2.11 per diluted […]

SylvanSport announced the addition of Worldwide RV based in Mesa, Ariz., to its national network of dealers handling the company’s GO trailer. According to a press release, Arizona’s harsh and arid climate is ideal for a lightweight trailer with diverse capabilities. “We feel the GO really hits the mark of a small, all-in-one camping trailer that does […]

(June 5, 2017) -- Leonard and his team of volunteers are fixing up nearly 1,200 feet of a popular trail. It's being covered with 100,000 pounds of crushed rock. They're also adding timbers for safety and to prevent erosion.

(June 5, 2017) -- When 83-year-old Gary Blackburn turns up in a recreational vehicle at the Moldaw Residences senior living community in Palo Alto where he lives, people can’t help but stop and watch.

British Columbia-based Quantech, a provider of dealer management tools, announced that General Manager Mike Martin has been promoted to president.  According to a press release, Martin replaces Jack Pyck who retains the CEO position while retiring from day-to-day operations. Martin will be responsible for spearheading efforts to maximize penetration into Canadian markets by increasing product development […]

(June 5, 2017) -- The contract requires construction of 24 cottages and 20 eco-tents by December 2019, but authorizes a total of 40 cottages and 40 eco-tents. Apart from campsites, this will be the first expanded overnight accommodations in the park since 2005.

(June 5, 2017) -- RVIA members will be raising a glass to salute Walworth, who announced plans to step into semi-retirement while continuing to consult dealers and manufacturers as he finalizes the sale of his company.

(June 5, 2017) -- Grich interviews Steve and Connie Brown, new full-time RVers traveling in their fifth wheel toy hauler. They talk about how the Browns arrived at the decision to start their journey in a fifth wheel and some of the adventures they have already enjoyed.

(June 5, 2017) -- Martin replaces Jack Pyck who has retained the CEO position and retired from day-to-day operations. Martin will be responsible for spearheading Quantech efforts to maximize penetration into Canadian markets.