Rick Kessler

The Michigan legislature is considering changing the law that prevents public school districts from beginning its school year prior to Labor Day. The Michigan Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (MARVAC), among others, is rallying support to defeat HB 4396.+ “The MEA (Michigan Education Association) is pushing it because they lost 10 years ago, and […]

Brian Fisher, the star of “Fisher’s ATV World” television show, visited Keystone RV Co. in Goshen, Ind. Monday (April 6) to pick up a new Raptor 424TS toy hauler. The triple-axle fifth-wheel, which features a 14-foot garage, three slideouts and sleeps eight, is part of a sponsorship agreement now in its second year. Fisher uses […]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) has partnered with National Geographic for a contest as part of Go RVing’s “AWAY” campaign. Called “My AWAY in the U.S.A.,” the contest asks people to submit their photos “from a trip to your special place in the U.S.A — wherever you escape, play, or make memories with the […]

The Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds of Michigan (ARVC Michigan) 2015 Spring Conference & Expo, March 23-25 at Saginaw Valley State University, was “outstanding,” officials said. Woodalls Camground Management, sister publication to RVBusiness, reported that the three-day event featured speakers, seminars and exhibitors. “We had a marvelous show this year,” said ARVC Michigan Board […]

Mike Noble was playing golf when his brother, Pat, first suggested the two start selling RVs. Pat had recently bought an old Holiday Rambler travel trailer from a farmer, and the experience led him to believe an RV dealership was worth consideration. Nearly 12 years later, Noble RV is a full-line dealership with four locations […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. reported lower net income on slightly higher sales for its fiscal second quarter, ended Feb. 28. Revenues for the second quarter were $234.5 million, an increase of 2.5%, versus $228.8 million for the fiscal 2014 period. Operating income was $11.9 million for the current quarter compared to $14.0 million in the second […]

In nearly 20 years of business, Holiday World RV Supercenters has gone from two small dealerships to five Texas locations in three key markets including Dallas, El Paso and Houston, anchored by along its flagship store, Holiday World of Houston-West, in Katy. Holiday RV Supercenters President Michael Peay reported to RVBUSINESS.com that a sixth store is […]

The National Recreational Vehicle Inspectors Association (NRVIA) is hosting a webinar at 8 p.m. (EST), Thursday (March 26), for those interested in learning how to become a professional RV inspector. Participants will learn how they can develop their own RV inspection business, or join one of the larger organizations that are currently contracting with certified […]

Promoters for the 46th Annual RV Super Show in Oklahoma City reported big crowds and strong sales as attendance during the first two days of the event grew 20% while the last two weekend days both posted records. “I have to tell you, we could not be more pleased,” said Sheril Vergara, of RH Power & Associates Inc. […]

Peterson Industries, manufacturers of Excel-brand fifth-wheels including the Limited, Winslow and Wild Cargo models, has closed its doors. A phone call to the company’s headquarters in Smith Center, Kan., was answered by a message indicating that the company was “forced to discontinue operations,” and that “no further information was available.” The towable manufacturer apologized for […]