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The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced that registration is open for its free May webinar, “Learning to Compete Against the Big Trailer Competitors.” The program, hosted by AM Consulting’s Mark Wagner, will take place on May 25 at 2 p.m. (EDT). Wagner will show trailer retailers how to simplify the path toward improvements, especially when […]

Winnebago Towables employee Rick Schlabach was killed at about 6:30 a.m., Thursday (April 6) in a workplace incident at the Winnebago Industries Inc. division’s facility in Middlebury, Ind., according to a Friday (April 7) report by WNDU, a South Bend, Ind.-based television affiliate.  Winnebago released the following statement to WNDU: “We are deeply saddened to confirm […]

Editor’s Note: The following story by ‘HiCONSUMPTION’ offers a first-hand look by photographer Stefan Forster at his creation of the Expedition V1. What’s the point of life on the road in a mobile home if you’re only restricted to where the asphalt leads? At least that’s the question photographer Stefan Forster asked himself before deciding to […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) has launched a new Dealer Resource Section for the exclusive use of its members. Resources include annual financial benchmarking information from RV Executive Today magazine, industry statistics, survey reports, model forms, and effective practices. “RVDA is working to make the most-requested information that the association has compiled more accessible […]

In this week’s “Rollin’ On TV” show, Jeff Johnston travels to one of his favorite destinations, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and also offers a review of the new Jayco Hummingbird trailer. Also, Mark Polk from RV Education 101 shows how to replace a rear view camera setup. To view the video click here or scroll to […]

News that St. Cloud, Minn.-based PleasureLand RV Center had relocated its Pleasureland RV Budget Lot to a newly acquired and upgraded facility in Brainerd, Minn., may be only the tip of the iceberg for PleasureLand owner and CEO Dan Pearson’s strategic expansion plans. As it stands, Pearson’s 46-year-old, family-held dealership has six Gopher State facilities […]

Recovering from daunting financial straits a few years ago, the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s debt is expected to drop below the $1 million mark by this year’s Aug. 7 induction ceremonies, reports Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation Inc. “When I volunteered for this position five years ago on the 18th of March, the […]

A lawsuit filed by a former employee of EverGreen RV could be certified as a class-action lawsuit, meaning hundreds of employees may be eligible for thousands of dollars in unpaid wages and benefits if the lawsuit is successful. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, the Middlebury, Ind., company abruptly shut its doors last June due […]

During a recent hearing on how to improve visitors’ experiences in national parks, Rep. Dennis A. Ross, R-Fla., recalled staying at national parks in his family’s recreation vehicle as a boy. As reported by RVIA Today Express, his family opted for national parks not only because of convenience, but they also offered full hookups while […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association is seeking nomination for the James B. Summers (JBS) award, association’s highest honor. According to a press release, the RVDA board created the award in honor of past Executive Vice President and CEO Jim Summers, who was the first to receive it in 1986. The JBS recognizes individuals who make a consistent and […]