Month: August 2018

(Aug. 2, 2018) -- James Smejkal, the owner of the 17.6-acre parcel of forestland nestled next to U.S. Highway 101, wanted to build what he called “an upscale RV park,” mostly because it is one of the only types of development allowed with the land’s recreation management zoning.

Elkhart, Ind.-based LCI Industries today (Aug. 2) reported record revenue during its second quarter, growing 25% to $684 million compared with $547 million in the prior year period. Net income in the second quarter of 2018 was $47.2 million, or $1.86 per diluted share, compared to net income of $40.1 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, in […]

Spartan Motors Inc., parent to Spartan Chassis Inc., reported an 8.4% increase in second-quarter sales rising to $184 million from $169.7 million. Net income during the period, ending June 30, improved $2.6 million, or 232.7%, to $3.7 million, or 11 cents per share, from $1.1 million, or 3 cents per share. Other highlights showed: Gross profit margin improved 280 basis points to 14.3% of sales, […]

Airstream Inc. announced that its 2019 Classic models will feature the company’s Smart Technology, which digitally connects owners to their RVs for a more enjoyable camping experience. According to a press release, the integrated, Airstream-designed Smart Technology and connectivity solution is the first of its kind developed and produced by an RV manufacturer.  “Digital technology has improved almost […]

The Social Media and eMarketing track of the 2018 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 5-9 at Paris Las Vegas, will feature five top trainers who can help dealers make sense of the digital world and use it to their advantage. Accord to a press release, the track is for dealers who seek to learn what’s hot and […]

A new program to teach high school students vocational skills for working in the recreational vehicle industry will be rolled out at NorthWood High School in Nappanee, Ind., this year, in a partnership with Thor Industries Inc. The South Bend Tribune reported that the new RV construction graduation pathway was approved Wednesday (Aug. 1) by […]

(Aug. 2, 2018) -- Cleanup and repair work is continuing at Cathedral Gorge State Park following the flash flooding through the campground July 19.

In February, Thetford Corp. introduced Tank Blaster, a sanitation product that helps prevent RV black and gray holding tank buildup. Developed by Thetford’s industry-leading chemists, Tank Blaster uses the power of enzymes to clean tank walls and sensors, according to a press release. To illustrate the new product’s effectiveness, Thetford has released a video with a […]

Adventure skier Brody Leven and photographer Adam Clark are proving to be a dynamic duo across Go RVing’s social media platforms racking up a combined 10.5 million views of their quests from their first four video episodes and series teaser. The two friends are featured in Go RVing’s Unexpected series which chronicles their adventures in four different […]

(Aug. 2, 2018) -- A grass fire temporarily closed both directions of State Road 39 through Ogden Canyon Wednesday afternoon.