Dave Barbulesco

Kem Krest announced Wednesday (May 17) during an open house for its new distribution center in Elkhart, Ind., that it will be the first company to join in on the community “Acts of Service” initiative introduced by Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) that aims to give back to the communities from which their employees live, work and play.  […]

The chief marketing officer of a global manufacturer said its new U.S. headquarters in Elkhart, Ind., will serve as “central hub for innovation” of its wide array of products geared toward high-end consumers. Inside INdiana Business reported that during a Thursday (May 18) unveiling event, Matt Fidler said the 35,000-square-foot facility – adjacent to the […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. is extending its warranty on any new Class A diesel motorhome purchased through Aug. 31. The offer, called “Carefree Diesel Days,” extends the warranty on Winnebago diesel pushers to three years or 100,000 miles — a significant increase from the standard limited warranty of 12 months or 15,000 miles. “We believe in […]

The throngs began arriving just before sunup Thursday (May 11), filling the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, Ind., to capacity for the fifth edition of the RV Power Breakfast – an event that has evolved into an integral cog on the industry’s trade show circuit. (To view a slideshow scroll […]

Thirty-five classic GMC motorhomes rolled into the South Bend/Elkhart KOA in northeast Indiana last weekend, marking the 41st anniversary of the Great Lakers Motorhome Club. (To view a slideshow scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page). The organization, an affiliate of the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), rates as the country’s oldest […]

Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World, reported in a press release that the company is striving to keep “70 or more” Gander Mountain Co. stores in operation. Camping World acquired the assets that included Overton Inc’s boating in a May 1 bankruptcy auction. Since the acquisition, there have been several conflicting news reports […]

The Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds on the southeast side of Goshen, Ind., have for years held a special place in the hearts of area residents for all the obvious reasons. But most in the area are well aware that those same fairgrounds have also become a home base for numerous recreation vehicle industry consumer events and […]

The Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds on the southeast side of Goshen, Ind., have for years held a special place in the hearts of area residents for all the obvious reasons. But most in the area are well aware that those same fairgrounds have also become a home base for numerous recreation vehicle industry consumer events and […]

St. George, Utah-based Wilson Electronics announced the launch of the Drive 4G-X RV in its weBoost line, representing the brand’s most powerful in-vehicle cell phone signal booster with up to 32 times stronger cell signal.    According to a release, RV owners will now be able to experience “exceptional call quality, faster data uploads and […]

Extending its sport marketing efforts with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Columbus Blue Jackets, Kenda Tires announced that it will be an official partner of the Cleveland Indians through the end of the 2017 season.  Under the terms of the agreement, Kenda will receive TV-visible branded home plate signage as well as baseline signage, according to […]