Ron Barger There are bright spots appearing in this economy. After an initial decline in its business from the COVID-19 shutdown, Nappanee, Ind. based GEN-Y HITCH suddenly experienced a jump in online sales that put the company back into positive sales territory, according to Donna Drepin, marketing director for the company founded in 2011 by Carl Borkholder. […]
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During these times of uncertainty Forest River Inc. has stepped up to help area residents facing the threat of COVID-19 by loaning three 32-foot travel trailers from its Millersburg and Topeka production facilities in Indiana to the Elkhart County Health Department. “It’s my understanding that the three trailers will be used for rural community education […]
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British Columbia-based “Snowbird & RV Travelers,” a consumer-facing RV lifestyle magazine, is providing COVID-19 relief to both the RV industry and RV enthusiast. SunCruiser Publishing Inc. is providing RV OEMs and suppliers free editorial space in “Snowbird & RV Traveler” and even some free ad space to keep business alive. In addition, the company is […]
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California RV Specialists recently expanded its footprint to an adjacent property at its headquarters in Lodi, Calif., with two new buildings adding almost 10,000 square feet along with two acres of open lot space for parking and staging of products. The company, established in 2003, covers the entire RV service gambit including detailing and refurbishing […]
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St. Charles, Mo.-based Complete Car & RV Repair Center has been growing its RV business near St. Louis for the past eight years to now include 17 repair bays for RVs and trucks. The company’s roster of services includes RV paint and body work, engine and mechanical service and interior restoration. In addition, Complete RV […]
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The Toronto Spring Camping & RV Show and Sale, held Feb. 27 through March 1 at the International Centre, topped last year’s attendance, according to event organizers. The show, sponsored by The Canadian RV Manufacturers Association (CRVA), featured over 20 of the largest RV dealers in Ontario and showcased over 500 RVs on display. The […]
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Currently marking its 20th year, the three-day MBA Insurance RV Rental School will wrap up today (Feb. 27) at the Tuscany Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. Sponsored by MBA Insurance, the school is designed to be fast-tracked with information on opening an RV rental business or strengthening an existing rental operation. This year’s […]
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The California Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (CalRVDA) 2020 Conference, held Feb. 20 at the Omni Hotel in San Diego, Calif., topped last year’s event as over 80 attendees representing 21 dealerships were in attendance compared to 17 dealerships in 2019. Melissa Shelter, associate executive director forCalRVDA, told RVBUSINESS.com that the convention offered attendees a variety […]
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Let’s Go Aero Inc. will soon debut its latest Little Giant camping trailer, adding boondocking and adventure camping capabilities to its lineup. A key feature of the trailer is that it breaks down so it can be shipped in a carton measuring nine inches tall, 26 inches wide and 86 inches long carton. Dealers can […]
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