Month: March 2018

Camping World Holdings Inc. has expanded its presence in South Dakota with the acquisition of Spader’s RV Center located in Sioux Falls and New Prairie RV Southtown located in Worthing. “We remain focused on brand expansion and top notch customer service, as we continue to grow in the South Dakota market with the successful establishments […]

Editor’s Note: The following column by Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) Chairman Tim Wegge of Burlington RV Superstore in Sturtevant, Wis., appearing in the March issue of RV Executive Today, calls a concerted industry effort to increase training opportunities for dealer personnel. Our industry continues to reach new highs in sales, and the number of consumers expressing interest in our products is […]

The Elkhart County Council decided to not make a decision yet on a request to give Winnebago Industries Inc. a tax break on expansion plans near Middlebury, Ind. The Goshen News reported that the move — or rather, the lack of one — delays the abatement process by a few weeks while giving Middlebury leaders […]

TRA Certification has appointed Mandy Leazenby as its new president. According to a press release, she will assume responsibilities immediately and will succeed TRA founder Thomas Arnold, who will remain as chairman and CEO. Leazenby has been part of the TRA Certification team for almost 10 years. During this time, she has green certified almost […]

Spartan Motors Inc. recently hosted dozens of key supply chain partners at its 15th Annual Supplier Conference near the company’s headquarters in Charlotte, Mich. Spartan’s Corporate Director, Procurement and Supply Chain Management Luis Silva recognized companies that helped Spartan progress its continuous improvement initiatives and increase supplier quality in 2017. “At Spartan, engineering and manufacturing superior […]

A closely-tracked measure of U.S. consumer price inflation rose in line with expectations in February, according to figures released today (March 13) that are likely to reaffirm the Federal Reserve’s case for just three rate hikes this year. Financial Times reported that the core consumer price index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, showed prices […]

Paula Pacholke-Dumont, Thetford Corp.’s manager of chemical engineering, will present two seminars at this week’s Family Motor Coaching Association (FMCA) International Convention and RV Expo in Perry, Ga. According to a press release, “Potty Time – Straight Talk on RV Toilet & Sanitation System Maintenance” will be the subject of Pacholke-Dumont’s presentations taking place at the […]

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) will hold an educational webinar on March 20 at 2 p.m. (EDT) offering an in-depth look at the state of the trailer industry after 2017. Hosted by Statistical Survey Inc.’s Jeff Jones, “State of the Trailer Industry – 2017” will look at market trends by on a national basis […]

LCI Industries (LCI) announced the retirement of John “Jack” B. Lowe Jr. from the company’s board of directors following the completion of his current term. Lowe, 78, joined LCI’s board in 2005. In addition to his service with LCI, Lowe served as chairman and CEO of TDIndustries, Inc., a national mechanical/electrical/plumbing construction and facility service […]

(March 13, 2018) -- It wasn't on my list of things to do before we hit the road in the next week or so, but I have always wanted to clean the blind on the windows behind the galley in my CS Adventurous.