Month: December 2017

Truma will participate in two technical training classes in Canada in the coming months. “Truma remains committed to the North American RV industry and the ongoing development of technicians and their understanding of the latest technology available to the market,” said Mark Howlett, senior vice president, business development, in a press release. “With the recent […]

SylvanSport announced the addition of A&S RV Center, a longtime dealer with two Michigan locations in Midland and Auburn Hills, to the company’s retail network. According to a press release, the dealership will represent SylvanSport’s GO adventure trailer, offering RVers a versatile camper for lakeside camping or hauling ATVs to Michigan’s off-road RV trails. “A&S RV […]

The Florida RV Trade Association’s Jacksonville RV MegaShow is set to run Feb. 8-11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. According to a press release, the show will feature more than 400 new recreational vehicles across all segments.  Six northeast Florida RV dealers in FRVTA’s District 6 will be participating, including Campers Inn […]

Rental firm RVshare announced that it is opening an office in Austin, Texas. According to a press release, since its launch in 2013, RVshare has grown rapidly and currently employs 50 workers at its Akron, Ohio, office. With its focus on marketing, product and strategy, CEO and Co-Founder Joel Clark expects RVshare’s Austin-based team to […]

The Go RVing Coalition marked its 2oth anniversary during the Outlook Breakfast as part of the National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. The video, which was shown at Outlook, offers a creative look at the program’s impact on attracting people to the RV lifestyle. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side […]

Liberty Outdoors announced that Tearstock 2018 will be held in historic Mackinaw City, Mich., set to run July 12-15, 2018. Open registration will begin on Dec. 11 at noon (EST). According to a press release, Tearstock is a weekend of “peace, love and camping” annually hosted by Liberty Outdoors. Every year Tearstock is held at a […]

In a historic decision, Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) will soon begin allowing towable RV owners to become members of a group that had been the exclusive domain of motorhome owners since its inception 53 years ago. In a membership referendum that wrapped up at the end of November, 6,820 FMCA members voted to open […]

Even Kenny King, the acknowledged architect behind the annual late January phenomenon, is unsure how the Quartzsite RV Show snowballed into what purportedly is the largest gathering of RVers in the nation. “There’s really no way to get an accurate count,” said King, who estimated he’s been involved in the RV industry “in some aspect” for […]

As RV shipments continue to track at a record pace, RV industry analyst Richard Curtin is forecasting further growth driven by an economic climate that “has rarely been as favorable for the purchase of RVs.” Curtin reported in the Winter issue of Roadsigns that shipments soared 24% to 121,565 units in the third quarter, representing […]

Gulf Stream Coach Inc. reported strong sales, particularly for its Conquest Class C and BT Cruiser motorhomes, during last week’s  National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. while also adding to its dealer network. “We increased our dealer base by more than 20% and enjoyed significant expansion of our geographical coverage during the Louisville show,” said Bob FitzSimmons, […]