Sen. Alexander: ‘Restore Our Parks’ is Vital Legislation

Editor’s Note: The following op-ed by Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander cites the vital need for passing the Restore Our Parks Act. The report appears in the latest issues of RVIA News & Insights.  The Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee I am a member of just took an important step toward passing the Restore Our […]

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Meyer Distributing’s 1st RV Mega Show Runs Jan. 8-9

Jasper, Ind.-based Meyer Distributing announced the company’s first annual Meyer RV Mega Show will be staged Jan. 8-9 at the French Lick Springs Hotel in French Lick, Ind. Previously, Meyer hosted what it called an eMeyer Mega Show — an online “virtual show.” Due to many requests from both dealers and vendors, however, company officials […]

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Report: Jobs Surge in November, Best Since January

The jobs market turned in a strong performance in November, with nonfarm payrolls surging by 266,000 and the unemployment rate falling to 3.5%, according to Labor Department numbers released today (Dec. 6). CNBC reported that those totals easily beat Wall Street consensus. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for solid job growth of […]

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Togo’s Roadtrippers Hires Puglisi as Head of Content

Stephanie Puglisi has joined the Togo Group pack as Roadtrippers head of content. According to a press release, Puglisi will oversee all content within the Roadtrippers brand and continue to strengthen the brand’s road trip content. She will also steer and advise the team of editors working on lifestyle content for Roadtrippers Magazine, as well […]

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Signs in Elkhart Honor Thor as ‘Grand Prix’ Sponsor

Elkhart’s Mayor Tim Neese and Thor’s director of community engagement Rick Schutt met Thursday (Dec. 5) at one of the city’s new signs proclaiming the city’s status as “Home of the Thor Industries Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix.”  The Elkhart Truth reported that five signs have been installed in the city to welcome visitors and remind […]

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New Horizons Forms Worker Empowerment Initiative

Factory-direct luxury fifth-wheel manufacturer New Horizons RV Corp. has created an employee empowerment program to address team members’ ideas, suggestions and concerns. According to a press release, the newly established “Soaring Eagles” employee representative group meets weekly to review employee concerns, policy enforcement, and community service opportunities. The initiative also helps management perform more efficiently. […]

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Video: North Trail RV Highlights ’20 Dynamax Isata 3

North Trail RV Center Motorhome Consultant Kevin Richardson provides a tour of the 2020 Dynamax Isata 3 diesel motorhome by Forest River Inc. Built on the fuel efficient Mercedes Sprinter platform with a 3.0L V6 turbo diesel engine, the motorhome boasts an extensive list of upgraded standard features.

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Airstream Inc. Makes Capital Investment in AutoCamp

Airstream Inc. announced an investment into AutoCamp to fuel the growth of its Airstream-focused experiential lodging business. According to a press release, the agreement designates AutoCamp the exclusive lodging partner of Airstream, as AutoCamp continues to develop and operate its trademark design-focused outdoor lodging properties across North America. “For decades, Airstream has served as a […]

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‘Northeast FRVTA’ Gives $5,000 for Hurricane Relief

The Northeast Florida Chapter of the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) has donated $5,000 to help with continuing Hurricane Matthew relief efforts still underway in the Florida Panhandle. “After hearing of the disaster relief still needed in the area around Mexico Beach, and in several panhandle areas south of Interstate 10, our chapter members decided […]

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Trader Interactive: Capture Buyers with Social Media

Editor’s Note: The following guest column was submitted by Trader Interactive, detailing the emergence, and importance, of social media as a key marketing strategy for dealers. When it comes to social media two statistics from Ascend2 say it all: 43% of digital marketers feel social media is one of their most effective tactics, while 49% […]

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