RV Business

Lakewood Ranch, Fla.-based PowerMax Converters reported that it had recently sold its 500,000th unit. The company produces AC/DC converters, battery chargers and transfer switches for the RV aftermarket. “We have hit the 500,000 mark in under four years, said Errin Tribble, vice president of sales. “That’s quite an accomplishment.” National Sales Manager Graham McWilliam added, “Dealers are starting [...]

U.S. stock market indexes are trading above major round-number milestones. As reported by the Associated Press, the Dow Jones industrial average crossed 16,000 early Monday, dipped briefly, then rose again. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index, after piercing 1,800 in early trading, crisscrossed the milestone several times. Stocks have been rising sharply this year as [...]

  The 50th Annual Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association (PCOA) Convention, held at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Nov. 11,-13, represented “the best convention in the organization’s history,” according to a press release. PCOA reported that the convention drew over 200 attendees from 86 Pennsylvania member campgrounds and one non-member campground. Also attending were three prospective campground [...]

Airstream Inc. is being honored by the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) with its Quality Circle Award. According to a press release, the award is only given to brands that score 80% or more in overall dealer satisfaction. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the DSI Survey and the second year in a row [...]

Jim Jamison’s late brother retired from the Army in 1983 and spent the next 10 years running a guns and crafts store – an odd combination, Jamison acknowledged – with his wife in Kansas. “It was neutral financially,” Jamison said, “but very positive in terms of satisfaction. … I saw that one of the unspoken [...]

Houston car dealer Alan Helfman served a woman in his showroom last month with a credit score lower than 500 and a desire for a new Dodge Dart for her daily commute. She drove away with a new car. Bloomberg reported that a year ago, with a credit ranking in the bottom eighth percentile, “I [...]

The Coast Distribution System Inc. a key aftermarket supplier for the recreational vehicle and outdoor recreation industries, today (Nov. 18) announced the election of RV industry veteran Thomas Faludy to the company’s board. According to a press release, Faludy has more than 30 years of experience in the recreational vehicle industry, including serving as a [...]

Topeka, Ind.-based towable builder CrossRoads RV will be introducing its line of lightweight, sharply priced Altitude toy haulers at the Dec. 3-5 Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) 51st Annual RV Trade Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Available in both travel trailer and midprofile fifth-wheel floorplans, CrossRoads said Altitude will give dealers “an all-new [...]

Today’s video comes from Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp. profiling the company’s Kountry Klub which offers rallies and a host of social activities for Newmar coach owners. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Cabela’s, a major outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, recently presented a $25,000 donation to benefit Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) Care Camps for children with cancer. According to a press release, the check was presented at the Cabela’s store in Billings, Mont., to KOA President Pat Hittmeier and Lorne Armer, KOA vice president [...]