SAFE Act training offered in Indiana

(Feb. 7, 2012) -- Because the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association and Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council had so many questions and requests from members regarding advertising, marketing, and selling in the post SAFE Act era, the groups will offer classes at their Indianapolis office Feb. 22. "This class is designed to teach the actual front line employees how to increase their sales despite the SAFE Act and without licensure," said Rishel.

California targets RV dealers in seller finance bill

(Feb. 7, 2012) -- The State of California now has a bill pending that directly confronts seller financing and leasing. At the present time it only addresses auto-related financing, but a lobbiest said there is behind-the-scenes consideration of adding manufactured housing, RVs, and boats to the bill by changing the language from auto dealers to dealers engaged in the sale and consumer finance of titled property.

Best Tiny House offers do-it-yourself park models

(Feb. 7, 2012) -- Tiny House Builders has combined modern technology and innovative design with advanced construction techniques that save time, energy, and money for the end user. The walls and roof panels are generally 4-foot-by-8-foot panels that can be easily assembled and fastened in a few hours to provide a completed building shell.

Canadian RV dealer passes away

(Feb. 7, 2012) -- Bruce Bragg's keen business sense and entrepreneurial skills then led him to open Freedom R.V. with his son, Gord. Following that, he embarked on two successful RV dealerships, Parksville R.V. and Gordon's R.V. on Vancouver Island. He was a member of the RV Dealers Association of Canada.

SmartPlug debuts on off-road camper

(Feb. 7, 2012) -- The SmartPlug 30-amp plug and inlet protects against the leading causes of fire and electrocution, loose connections and overheating.  The unique sleeve configuration nests the plug and inlet together, making aligning the pins a snap.  Any pressure or force is absorbed by the assembly's body, not the electrical pins. SmartPlug is effortless to orient and connect, even in the dark.

KOA offers free night of camping

(Feb. 6, 2012) -- Campers who stay as paying guests on May 11 will receive a free night of camping on May 12 at any of the 400-plus participating KOA campgrounds throughout the North American KOA system. The event, which attracted more than 25,000 camping families in 2011, also serves as a fundraiser to support KOA Care Camps for children with cancer.

Will Carriage auction gouge buyers?

(Feb. 6, 2012) -- "These fees are unheard of in Northern Indiana, especially in this economy," he added. "I suspect the bank or the auction company is trying to take advantage of this situation. But, they are forgetting that 300 suppliers in the RV industry, including myself, have lost money on the Carriage closure. And for those of us trying to buy our inventory back, they are going to charge us a premium to do so. It's wrong and not fair at all."