Rick Kessler

The 2014 RV Dealers International Convention & Expo moved into the next phase of activity on Tuesday (Nov. 11), featuring a wide range of workshops and the opening of vendor exhibits — as well as a customer satisfaction challenge from Outgoing Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) Chairman Jeff Hirsch. The Con/Expo, convening for the first […]

The 2014 RV Dealers International Convention & Expo moved into the next phase of activity on Tuesday (Nov. 11), featuring a wide range of workshops and the opening of vendor exhibits — as well as a customer satisfaction challenge from Outgoing Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) Chairman Jeff Hirsch. The Con/Expo, convening for the first […]

Editor’s Note: The following article by Woodall’s Campground Management, sister publication to RVBusiness, examines the impact of the manhunt for fugitive Eric Frein on Pennsylvania campgrounds, and the resurgence since his capture. For the full report click here. Campground owners in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Poconos Mountains are welcoming a return to normal after the capture of […]

A unique partnership between Syracuse, Ind.-based Redwood RV and a couple of well known full-time RVers took another step forward Tuesday (Nov. 4) at the company’s brand new Customer Service Center, a facility the company shares with its CrossRoads RV sister division in Topeka, Ind. Texas natives Terry and Evada Cooper took delivery of an […]

A unique partnership between Syracuse, Ind.-based Redwood RV and a couple of well known full-time RVers took another step forward Tuesday (Nov. 4) at the company’s brand new Customer Service Center, a facility the company shares with its CrossRoads RV sister division in Topeka, Ind. Texas natives Terry and Evada Cooper took delivery of an […]

Featuring presentations by some of the industry’s most notable figures, the Oklahoma RV Association (ORVA) will host its 2014 state convention Nov. 16-18 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa. The theme for the convention is “2015-Growing Stronger Everyday!” and promises to resonate with all attendees as they hear from top leaders in […]

Editor’s Note: The following article in the Elkhart Truth features a Q&A with Al Hesselbart, longtime historian for the RV/MH Hall of Fame who announced his retirement last week. Question: You started as vice president and general manager of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation in 1994. Compare that organization to the one you are leaving now. […]

The 4th Annual Workamper Rendezvous, produced by Workamper News Inc. (WKN), is slated for Oct. 21-23 in Heber Springs, Ark. The event is geared toward workampers and those considering becoming workampers, featuring 18 different seminars provided by 15 industry experts. “Attendees will also benefit from networking – we provide three meals and one round-table session […]

The 25th Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show, Oct. 1-5 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich., had another successful run. Organizers reported attendance figures totaled 12,000 people, up from last year’s record numbers. “We were extremely pleased with the turnout,” said Bill Sheffer, director of the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds […]

A host of RV industry companies are donating a motorhome to a group of college-aged men on a mission to “inspire an epidemic of kindness in our society.” Lippert Components Inc., Thor Motor Coach, Atwood Mobile Products LLC, Patrick Industries Inc., Dicor Corp. and MITO Corp. have teamed up to donate a new motorhome to […]