Dave Barbulesco

Lance Camper Manufacturing Co. has entered into a marketing partnership with Brett Hite, a pro angler based in Phoenix, Ariz. “As we put together our marketing strategy for this year, there were key lifestyle segments we wanted to be sure we had visibility in and one of them is fishing,” stated Bob Rogers, marketing director for […]

Campers continue to flock in increasing numbers to Kampgrounds of America (KOA) locations in North America this summer. Advanced reservations for the upcoming Fourth of July Weekend are up 8%, compared to the same time last year. “The Fourth of July Weekend has always been a prime indicator of the popularity of camping,” said KOA […]

The RV Plumbing System course, hosted by Northampton Community College in conjunction with the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), begins June 16 and runs through July 20. According to a press release, the program allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of recreation vehicle maintenance with intensive, competency-based instruction. In this course, the third of the […]

As part of a series of videos titled “A Closer Look,” Red Bay, Ala.-based Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. details the company’s proprietary PowerGlide chassis. To view the video click here or scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) has released the schedule (see graphic below) for Committee Week 2014, set for June 1-5 at the historic Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. The association’s standing committees, Executive Committee and Board of Directors meet to develop strategies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year at this annual event. […]

A successful and growing towable and motorized dealer in the South Midwest is looking for a high caliber sales manager. Position requires a good working knowledge of the preowned RV market. Applicant must have sales training ability, follow-up system knowledge and closing skills. In order to fit our dealership culture, only honest, straight-up applicants need apply. […]

Charles Hoefer Jr. has brought suit against Global Caravan Technologies Inc. (GCT), citing a “conspiracy to defraud” Hoefer of “rightful majority ownership, employment and executive leadership.” In a high-profile March 7 product launch, Speedway Ind.-based GCT unveiled plans for its 35-foot Carbon travel trailer that the company claimed would revolutionize the marketplace with its ultralightweight […]

A letter distributed Monday (April 28) to Jayco Inc. dealers and obtained by RVBUSINESS.com confirms that 42-year-old Kevin Combs, product director for Middlebury, Ind.-based Jayco Inc., died early Saturday morning. Combs, who oversaw product design for Jayco’s toy hauler division, was killed in a car accident in South Bend. According to a report in the South […]

Towable builder CrossRoads RV began construction this week on a new customer service facility at its 45-acre campus in Topeka, Ind. The company reported in a news release that the new facility will be located at the site of the former corporate office on Hawpatch Drive. When completed in July, the new building will provide […]

Jayco Inc. announced today that Tadd Jenkins is rejoining the company as president of the Jayco Motorhome Group, effective May 5. According to a press release, Jenkins will have responsibility for Entegra Coach and Jayco motorized products. Jenkins was formerly vice president of sales for Jayco’s motorized operations, stepping away last year to reportedly purchase a Chevrolet […]