Month: January 2019

KZ RV recently debuted the all-new Durango Half-Ton, designed for luxury fifth-wheeling with a smaller footprint. “The mid-profile Half-Ton is lightweight and compact, but also loaded with luxury standards at a very nice price point,” said Brent Froman, general manager in a press release. “All seven floorplans are under 12,000 pounds GVWR, for towing with […]

Airxcel RV Group announced the promotion of Josh Miller to business development manager. Prior to the promotion, Miller was an outside sales representative for Vixen Composites, an Airxcel brand. “Josh has made substantial contributions to our organization since joining in 2018. During his time with Vixen, Josh developed and executed growth strategies with various OEM […]

 RV Web Services (RVWS), Trader Interactive’s online marketing division dedicated to the RV industry, announced a new social media management solution aimed at helping RV dealers attract new customers by building a strong Facebook and Twitter presence. According to a press release, the GoSocial service handles social media posting and advertising on the dealer’s behalf, […]

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) will be launching the RVX Sales Navigator during RVX: The RV Experience, March 12–14 in Salt Lake City, Utah. RVX Sales Navigator is designed as an easy-to-use platform that dealers can employ when they return to their stores following the event. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side […]

Eugene, Ore.-based Industrial Finishes & Systems Inc., a distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, announced the appointment of Gay Brown as vice chairman. The daughter of Industrial Finishes Chairman Stuart Barr, Brown has extensive experience in the business and has previously filled many roles at the company. Industrial Finishes & Systems is a privately-held […]

“We are incredibly excited to be able to offer this to the community,” said Griggs. “We are particularly proud of being the only Newmar dealer in Las Vegas that can fully service and repair any coach from bumper to bumper.” Source

Joe Santos has joined the Blue Ox sales team as a dealer development manager in outside sales serving customers in California, according to a press release. Previously, Santos served as a national account manager for the Horizon Group and was with that company since 2007. Prior to his tenure at Horizon, Santos was employed by […]

"We didn't know it was part of the shutdown," Edgar said as the family huddled in the parking lot and discussed alternate plans for their afternoon in Pensacola after Gulf Islands National Seashore, its campgrounds, roads and other amenities remain closed. Source

Regardless of age, income, region or gender, at least 9 in 10 Americans agree communities should make special efforts to create designated areas where plants support the health and growth of pollinators, the National Park and Recreation Association reported. Source

I’m going to be using my college degree for the first time since hitting the road, and volunteering at a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center along the Pacific coast called WildSun. Source