(Jan. 16, 2012) -- The notable difference this year is that consumers are doing more buying. Pent-up demand coupled with consumers' increasing confidence in the economy has translated into brisk sales for dealers. Dealers said consumers are still looking for value but are making much quicker buying decisions than in past years.
Greg Gerber
PullRite sees sales records from Wisconsin and Minnesota dealers
(Jan. 16, 2012) -- PullRite reported today that dealers attending the Northern Wholesale and Bell Industries distributor shows last week not only had positive outlooks for 2012, but also bought at record-setting levels. Koehn said more dealers are choosing higher quality “Made in America” products over imported products.
Livin Lite’s upgrades popular with buyers
(Jan. 16, 2012) -- “Response has been tremendous from both consumers and dealers. Our website and Facebook pages have nearly doubled in traffic since we made these changes public,” said Dischler, who noted that truck camper production has doubled in eight weeks.
"Gypsy Nesters" enjoy a full RV lifestyle
(Feb. 13, 2012) -- David and Veronica James established the Gypsy Nester blog because they seriously believe the "empty nest syndrome" is a crippling mindset that prevents parents from rejoicing in their success of having raised children to be self-sufficient adults and blinds them to the vision of how much fun the post-parenting years can be, the Huffington Post reported.
RVs are safer with tamper-resistent outlets
(Jan. 13, 2012) -- Highly conscious of consumer safety, Wirecon Tamper-Resistant SCD Receptacles from Hubbell have a built-in shutter system that prevents a foreign object from touching the blade contacts if inserted into a slot.
KOA offers training for work kampers
(Jan. 13, 2012) -- Kampgrounds of America is offering a free one-day session of its popular KOA Work Kamper Boot Camp training March 28 at the Branson, Mo., KOA Campground.
U.S. trade gap widens; Canada returns to trade surplus
(Dec. 13, 2012) -- U.S. exports dipped by 0.9 percent in November building on October's revised 0.7 percent decline. Canada’s November trade balance unexpectedly returned to a surplus position of $1.1 billion from a revised deficit in October of $0.5 billion.
Fort Myers RV Show opens Jan. 19
(Jan. 13, 2012) -- “For many years, the Fort Myers RV Show has been the top RV show in Florida simply because of the high quality products, outstanding displays and cost-saving prices,” Iacono explained. “I’m proud to say this emphasis on quality has enabled the show to grow into the largest dealer show in Florida and one of the largest RV shows in the Southeast.”
Byerly RV donates $10,000 to RV Learning Center
(Jan. 13, 2012) -- Russ Patton, of Byerly RV Center in Eureka, Mo., today donated an additional $10,000 to the RV Learning Center, bringing the dealership’s total contribution to $36,000.
RV Daily Deal launches at Tampa Show
(Jan. 13, 2012) -- RV Daily Deals will feature both national and regional products. Featured products must offer truly substantial deals to RV Daily Deal subscribers. Typically a discount greater than 30 percent, free shipping, BOGO or similar promotions are required.