Rick Kessler

The 2017 NTP-Stag Expo, the RV industry’s largest aftermarket parts and accessories trade show, has become a “value-added event for the industry as well as our customers and suppliers,” said Bill Rogers, vice president and general manager for the industry’s dominant traditional two-step distributor. Slated for Jan. 30-31 at California’s Anaheim Convention Center, which offers an […]

Although the matter is far from resolved, some 1,760 Canadian campgrounds received welcome news in early December when it was learned government officials are recommending to reverse the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) decision to rescind the small business tax deduction for private campgrounds. It’s a somewhat complicated matter, but basically earlier this year CRA decided […]

More than 45 people attended the 5th Annual Campground Industry Meeting last week, hosted by the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) at the state association’s offices outside of Lansing. The full agenda included an update on political issues affecting Michigan campgrounds as well as a presentation by Don Westphal, whose Rochester Hills, […]

Saying the combined companies are “a good fit culturally, strategically and we hope financially,” Michael Happe, president and CEO of Winnebago Industries Inc., sought to put everyone at ease during an impromptu Q&A session during the Louisville Show with 200-some dealer members for Grand Design RV Co. Winnebago officially acquired Grand Design on Nov. 9 for approximately […]

With more than 1,100 units already preregistered, organizers are reporting “brisk” advance interest in the 95th Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) International Rally, March 7-10 at the Rawhide Western Town & Event Center in Chandler, Ariz. Pamela Kay, director of FMCA communications, told RVBUSINESS.com that, with the International Rally being held in the famed “Valley […]

Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a Louisville Show spotlight focusing on the supply side that has run on RVBUSINESS.com over the past few weeks. Several dozen products from nearly as many industry suppliers that displayed in Louisville are highlighted in the series. Stromberg Carlson HC-75 Hose Caddy The HC-75 hose caddy from Stromberg Carlson Products Inc. […]

Editor’s Note: This is the 10th of several installments in a Louisville Show spotlight focusing on the supply side that have run on RVBUSINESS.com over the past few weeks. Several dozen products from nearly as many industry suppliers in Louisville are highlighted in the series. Infinite Polymer Solutions Inc. Rexoseal RV Elastomeric Roof System Rexoseal RV Elastomeric Roof System, […]

Editor’s Note: This is the eighth installment in a Louisville Show spotlight focusing on the supply side that will run on RVBUSINESS.com over the next few weeks. Several dozen products from nearly as many industry suppliers showcased in Louisville are highlighted in the series. BAL R.V. Products Tripod FASTJACK Full-Timer KingPin Stabilizer BAL R.V. Products (Booth […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) honored RV brands built by 15 manufacturers with its Quality Circle Award Monday (Nov. 28) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, Ky., preluding today’s opening of the RVIA National RV Trade Show. (To view a slideshow of the presentation along with other Monday night Louisville activities and today’s Outlook […]

The 2016 National RV Trade Show got off to a rousing start Monday (Nov. 28) when keynote speaker Ken Schmidt, the former director of communications strategy for Harley-Davidson Motor Co., warned of the downfalls of the “commoditization of an industry.” (To view a slideshow of Monday night Louisville activities and today’s Outlook Breakfast scroll to the right […]