Dave Barbulesco

In the wake of Camping World Inc.’s announced expansion in the wholesale aftermarket sector, the nation’s largest RV retail chain has acquired southern regional distributor Lightning RV Supply to significantly bolster its inventory of replacement parts distributed through its National RV Supply division. John Sirpilla, chief business development officer for Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Camping World, stressed […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a list of recent RV-related recalls compiled by the U.S National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA). • Allied Recreation Group Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2,062 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 Holiday Rambler Arista, 2010-2014 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 2009-2011 Holiday Rambler Neptune, 2011-2014 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, […]

The blueprint for expansion, devised years ago by the principals at Florida-based Giant Recreation World, centered on a well-worn axiom in the real estate community. Location topped the search list as the company looked to increase its footprint, and ultimately sales volume, by being more visibile to consumers. “For around 10 years, our vision has been to […]

Earlier this year, the Justin Pearson Foundation, a foundation established by St. Cloud, Minn.-based PleasureLand RV owner Dan Pearson after the overdose death of his son, hosted a golf tournament to raise funds to provide medication disposal boxes for every police agency in the tri-county area that requested one. Minnesota’s Stearns and Benton Counties now have […]

October motorhome retail registrations rose 11.1% compared to the same period a year ago while sales for the 10 months grew 15.1%. According to the latest report by Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), Forest River Inc. was the motorized sales leader through October with a 26.6% market share, ahead of Thor Industries Inc. (25.2%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (20%) share. […]

Bloomington, Minn.-based KING, a leading manufacturer of mobile satellite and over-the-air TV antennas, introduces a new line of Bluetooth speakers designed specifically for the RV market. Combining high-quality Bluetooth speakers with super bright, energy efficient LED lighting, the new RV Media outdoor speakers allow RV owners to stream their favorite music from their phone or […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Medallion Plastics Inc. (MPI) announced that it recently received several industry awards for thermoforming expertise and supplier performance. Participating in the Thermoforming Parts Competition at the 2015 Society of Plastics Engineers Conference, Medallion Plastics was awarded for “Innovation in Heavy Gauge Forming.” This award was earned for Medallion’s development of a high-end Class A […]

The Gemini is the newest member of the Recreational Utility Vehicle (RUV) lineup from Thor Motor Coach. As the first Ford Transit-equipped motorhome in North America, the Gemini gives Baby Boomers and Gen Xers an alternative to frustrating airline and hotel vacations, the company said in a press release. This Gemini is fuel-efficient and costs about […]

Year-over-year Canadian towable sales declined 7.8% in September and 12% for the first nine months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector fell 4.2% in September and 10.6% year-to-date. • Canadian fifth-wheel sales declined 19.3% for the month and 16.8% through September. • Folding camping trailer registrations […]

K.Z. Inc. was recently awarded the 2015 RVDA Quality Circle Award for every one of its product categories, the Shipshewana, Ind.-based builder reported in a press release. The announcement was made by Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) President Phil Ingrassia at the close of this year’s National Dealer Convention in Las Vegas. Official recognition will […]