Dave Barbulesco

Licence plates from all over Canada have been showing up at Pictou County, Nova Scotia, campsites in the past few months. According to The News, Kim Tattrie, owner of Seafoam Campground, said they’ve seen a lot more Canadian traffic this year than they have in previous years. Along with people opting to stay in the country […]

Employers added a solid 209,000 jobs in July, but sluggish wage growth contributed to lingering doubts that a lack of inflation could slow the Fed’s efforts to raise interest rates. CNBC reported that average hourly wages rose 0.3%, as expected, but the 2.5% annual gain remains below the 2.9% high reached last December, and it […]

Nexus RV has purchased a new 27,000-square-foot facility for pre-delivery inspection and camping simulation prior to shipments to dealerships. The building, located at 2994 Paul Drive in Elkhart, Ind., is a former Battista Customs facility. “Each and every unit we build goes through a camping simulation which takes around four hours to complete,” stated Claude […]

Thor Industries Inc. today (Aug. 1) announced that it has hired Rick Schutt as director of community engagement. In the newly created role,. Schutt will be responsible for developing stronger relationships with school and community leaders to promote the RV industry and enhance Thor’s ability to positively impact the areas where our subsidiaries currently operate. “We are […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based ASA Electronics has introduced the latest Voyager replacement rearview mirror monitor. According to a press release, clear images of a vehicle’s blind spots are displayed in the rearview mirror via a digital signal. The new Voyager VOM74MM uses a highly-reflective screen that acts as a mirror when the monitor is not active. The mirror will […]

The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) announced the first annual “40 Under 40” Awards, which will identify current and future leaders in the RV industry who are under 40 years of age. According to a release, nominations are now open at RVIAShow.org. The final group, selected by members of the RVIA Trade Shows and Events […]

After 10 years of continued growth behind a “solid commitment to customer service,” Hitch RV has outgrown its Turnersville, N.J., location and will be moving into a new, larger  facility in Berlin, N.J.  “We have had a tremendous increase in unit sales,” said co-owner Tim Waters in a press release. “The Turnersville location has become outdated and simply is […]

Spartan Fleet Vehicles & Services, a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc., will host a job fair this coming weekend to fill entry-level and supervisory positions. According to a press release, the event will be held on July 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spartan’s Utilimaster facility in Bristol, Ind. Spartan is hiring for first-, second-, and […]

In a move designed to bolster sales while also providing a high-profile platform for the park model industry, five manufacturers are pooling costs and creating the first “park model village” during September’s Elkhart County RV Open House. The primary motivation is accessibility, as the approximately five-acre site will be located on prime property at the […]

Progress Manufacturing Inc. announced the addition of Wayne Mitchell and Craig Williston to its sales team supporting Canadian dealers for its Equal-i-zer hitch and Fastway Trailer products.  “I am thrilled to be working with both Wayne and Craig,” said Account Manager Kim Dewsnup. “They are joining the team with years of experience and great relationships, providing us with a great spot […]