Dealer Webinar to Cover Vehicle Lifts and Safety

Dealerships operating vehicle lifts in their service bays can get compliance guidance straight from the Automotive Lift Institute during a free dealer webinar on Jan. 28 at noon EST. According to a press release, the webinar is provided to dealers by the Mike Molino RV Learning Center through a partnership with online marketing firm KPA. [...]

VIDEO 2: ‘ROTV’ Turns Lens on Louisville Show

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV” segment features an in-depth report from December’s Louisville Show and an overall look at what’s new for 2014, including Winnebago Industries Inc.’s new Viva motorhome. Also, ROTV checks out the Sidekick camping trailer made by Great West Van in Winnipeg, Manitoba, a remote control trailer maneuvering system from Truma Corp., [...]

Paul Evert’s RV to Appeal Defamation Judgment

Lawyers representing Fresno, Calif.-based Paul Evert’s RV Country said Wednesday (Jan. 22) the dealership will appeal a $4.5 million defamation judgment against the company and some of its employees, according to a report by the Fresno Bee. Fresno County Superior Court Judge Jeff Hamilton ruled that Paul Evert’s RV Country and three of its employees — [...]

Quality Buyers Out in Force for Boston RV Expo

Even a playoff game featuring Peyton Manning and Tom Brady couldn’t keep diehard RV enthusiasts from the Boston RV & Camping Expo last weekend. According to a press release, 17 dealers showcased over 200 units at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Jan. 17-20. “We were concerned about the conflict with the Patriots and Broncos game, [...]

RVC Destinations Reflags Lake Raystown Resort

Memphis, Tenn.-based RVC Outdoor Destinations, provider of high-quality outdoor resort properties in the United States, announced in a press release that it reflagged Lake Raystown Resort as an RVC Outdoor Destination. The Entriken, Pa., property was developed by Jules Patt in 1984 and is currently markingits 30th anniversary. The resort’s new website has been completed to provide [...]

FMCA Rally Set-up Starts; Future Still Uncertain

Next week, hundreds of motorized juggernauts will roll into Florida’s Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport to take part in the 16th annual RV rally. The Tampa Tribune reported that on Thursday (Jan. 23), set-up crews were there installing generators and other infrastructure needed to create what amounts to a mini-city that will be home to the [...]

Paul Evert’s RV to Appeal Defamation Judgment

Lawyers representing Fresno, Calif.-based Paul Evert’s RV Country said Wednesday (Jan. 22) the dealership will appeal a $4.5 million defamation judgment against the company and some of its employees, according to a report by the Fresno Bee. Fresno County Superior Court Judge Jeff Hamilton ruled that Paul Evert’s RV Country and three of its employees [...]

MTRV OC 405 RV Show Hosts Radio Personality

Calif.-based Mike Thompson RV has launched an endorsement campaign with one of the favorite on-air talents in Los Angeles, Christine Martindale of KKGO, Go Country 105, who will appear at the dealer’s OC 405 RV Show on Jan. 26, noon to 2 p.m. “This is a great opportunity for Mike Thompson RV and our customers [...]

Chicago Show Enjoys 5% Growth in Attendance

The Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, Sports and RV Show closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 22) attracting 37,817 visitors, an attendance boost of 8% over 2013. While heavy snow hit the Windy City on Saturday, affecting the gate, the show’s attendance was steady throughout its five-day run, according to a press release. “The mood [...]