Month: May 2018

(May 30, 2018) -- Campers were setting up Tuesday at the Island Acres section of the James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, days after a fire scorched part of the park.

(May 30, 2018) -- Campers will also relive the history of the park with experiences like dutch oven cooking and using a two-man cross cut saw.

(May 30, 2018) -- A new book by writer and WGN Radio host Dave Hoekstra celebrates that so-called “moveable American dream.” It’s called “The Camper Book: A Celebration of a Moveable American Dream.”

(May 30, 2018) -- Some retirees will stay in their homes to enjoy those golden years. Some will spend the winter months in such warm climes as Arizona, Florida or Texas. But for others, the urge to travel the countryside means they are looking at buying RVs.

An Australian who’s found success with iMotorhome, an electronic magazine geared toward RV consumers in the land Down Under, is hoping to duplicate that success with a similar digital-only publication in North America. Called “#RV,” the monthly publication is aimed at Millennials and GenXers, Publisher and Managing Editor Richard Robertson told RVBUSINESS.com. Each issue features […]

Jayco Inc. announced a new team of regional sales managers dedicated to its toy hauler business. According to a press release, the group will provide Jayco dealer partners with dedicated sales, training and support for the fast-growing toy hauler market.  Team members include:  Zach Kline will be regional sales manager for the west central region. He […]

Airxcel announced today (May 30) a comprehensive realignment of the Airxcel RV group sales department. According to a press release, the company has promoted Troy Nusbaum to vice president of OEM sales and Piar Adams to vice president of aftermarket and international sales. The new structure will help drive growth and allow better collaboration between […]

Cavco Industries Inc., a builder of manufactured housing and park model RVs, reported a 22.5% increase in sales its fourth quarter, ended March 31, 2018.  Fourth-quarter highlights: • Net revenue totaled $242.5 million compared with $198 million a year ago. The increase was the result of higher home prices and sales volume.  • Income before income […]

Middlebury, Ind,-based park model RV builder Woodland Park Inc. is marking its 35th year of operation. According to a press release, the company celebrated the milestone with a fish fry attended by employees and RV Industry Association (RVIA) personnel.  “My main focus has always been producing quality over quantity,” said owner Ernie Yoder, who founded the […]

Gabrielle Bosché, a bestselling author and Millennial expert, will present for the first time at the 2018 RV Dealers Convention/Expo in Las Vegas. A millennial herself, Bosché specializes in “demystifying her generation and motivating Millennials to do and be more, according to a press release. Bosché has been called a Millennial mediator — bridging the […]