Rick Kessler

As they pledged their companies’ commitment to a sweeping effort of community service, the leaders of three Elkhart, Ind.-based companies yesterday (June 1) promised the growing initiative will establish a “culture of caring” in northern Indiana unlike any in the nation During a press conference at Lippert Components Inc.’s (LCI) marketing and showroom facility in Elkhart, […]

Following a final meeting with contractors this week, Travel Lite RV is set to break ground on a bold step forward in the development of the New Paris, Ind., towable manufacturer founded by Larry Johns in 1998 in Wakarusa, Ind. Dustin Johns, Larry’s son and the current owner of Travel Lite RV, recently signed the […]

Dealers continue to report increased profit margins due to implementation of the Torklift International Resale Pricing Policy (RPP), according to a press release. “Due to some retailers selling at low prices, it leads to erosion of prices and brand value that heavily affects brick-and-mortar dealers as well as our company overall,” said General Manager Jay […]

In just its third year, organizers reported that Canadian RVing & Camping Week, which begins tomorrow (May 23) and runs through Sunday (May 28), has gained a strong foothold among Canadians. Hosted by Go RVing Canada, the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, and the Canadian Camping & RV Council (CCRVC), the week is […]

In an announcement today (May 5), Horizon Transport has changed its business model from working on behalf of manufacturers to where it will now contract with dealers for RV deliveries. Joe Braun, vice president and general manager, told RVBUSINESS.com that for several years he had been discussing the change with owner and President Marion Schrock […]

The ink is barely dry on the agreement, but Frost RV, a full service dealership in Tucson, Ariz., is already reaping the rewards of partnering with Costco as part of the members-only retailer’s RV Buyer & Referral Program. General Sales Manager Paris Inman said Frost RV has already seen double the amount of online leads […]

About 250 people attended an all-day seminar today (May 2) at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., to learn about the latest safety-related requirements from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Sponsored by Thor Industries Inc. and Forest River Inc., the event was hosted by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). “We’re here […]

Nearly 35 people attended a Wednesday (April 12) campground/RV conference in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, hosted by the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) at the Don H. Bottum University Center on the campus of Northern Michigan University in Marquette. To view a video produced by ABC 10, click here. Around 65 private campgrounds and three […]

Clean Seal Inc., a key supplier of trim pieces to the RV industry since 1978, is fully equipped to keep up with the demand for manufacturing components to ensure customers receive prompt delivery on parts, according to Bill Dawson, the company’s vice president and general manager. The company’s facility in South Bend, Ind., includes more than […]

According to organizers, the recent 2017 Michigan Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC Michigan) Spring Conference & Expo was a “great success.” Ali Gase of ARVC Michigan said more than 80 attendees and nearly 40 suppliers attended the annual Conference & Expo, which took place March 19-22 at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in […]