RV Business

Holiday World of Houston is seeking an “experienced and highly skilled sales manager who desires long term career with a financially solid growing company. The high-profile dealership is opening a new 17-acre facility in March of 2014 in Willis, Texas, located north Houston. “Immediate placement is necessary to adapt to our structure and culture,” the [...]

Provo, Utah-based supplier Progress Manufacturing has a history of committing to charitable causes. According to a press release, past projects have included helping tribes in Africa have access to water, and participating in walks to help cure multiple sclerosis. This year, the company is holding a hands-on job fair on Nov. 20 from 4-6 p.m to promote [...]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) will host a member reception in conjunction with the National RV Trade Show on Dec. 2 at the Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel in Louisville, Ky. The event will include presentation of the 2013 Dealers Satisfaction Index (DSI) Quality Circle Awards to RV manufacturers. Rick Horsey of Parkview RV Center [...]

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) recognized the achievements of top private park operators, state associations and industry volunteers last week during its annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo in Knoxville, Tenn. According to a press release, Park of the Year awards were given to RV parks and resorts based on several [...]

More than 100 Chevrolet dealership product trainers and field reps are tooling around in 2014 Silverados — all with the 4.3-liter V-6 engine under the hood. As reported by Automotive News, the program is intended to send a message to General Motors’ 3,000 Chevrolet dealerships that the six-banger in the redesigned pickup is a leap [...]

The sprawling 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show wrapped up last week in Las Vegas and leaves “no doubt that the automotive specialty equipment industry is stronger than ever,” according to a press release. While final attendance figures are being audited, organizers report that more than 126,000 credentials were issued prior to the event, [...]

Germany-based Fusion, a worldwide supplier to the marine and car audio sectors, announced that following its official entry into the RV marketplace during the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf trade show the firm will be represented as part of the Dec. 3-5 National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. “We are thrilled to offer our audio solutions to [...]

Thirty-eight million Americans participated in camping last year, according to a new study released by The Outdoor Foundation and sponsored by The Coleman Co. Inc. According to a press release, that equates to 13% of Americans over age six. Participation declined from 2011 when 42.5 million Americans, or 15% of the U.S. population, participated in [...]

Riverside, Calif.-based towable manufacturer Pacific Coachworks Inc. (PCW) announced the introduction of the all-new RaZor toy hauler. According to a press release, the new stand-alone series will be comprised of aluminum-and-wood construction and is available in eight floorplans. Other features include distinctive exterior graphics and contemporary interior decors. “The demand from our dealers and their customers [...]

Twenty-seven campgrounds, RV parks and resorts earned all-around “A” grades in the sixth annual consumer satisfaction survey of campgrounds, RV parks and resorts. According to a press release, the top parks were announced last week during the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds’ (ARVC) annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo, which took place at [...]