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Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. held a raffle for all member dealers during this year’s National Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. The raffle accompanied the introduction of three all-new models, social media seminars and a host of other in-booth activities. According to a press release, grand prize winners had the opportunity to take home a DJI […]

Dave Carter & Associates Inc. announced that Senior Vice President and CFO John Curran has assumed the position of president and CEO and that National Plumbing Sales Manager David Froom was promoted to the position of vice president of sales, effective Dec. 7. “John has worked with the company for 20 years as CFO very closely […]

The Federal Reserve’s expected hike in its benchmark short-term interest rate this week — combined with rate increases the next few years — is likely to ripple across the U.S. economy, nudging up rates on everything from mortgages to bank savings rates and corporate bonds. But, as reported by USA Today, Fed policymakers have stressed they […]

The Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA) announced that pre-delivery inspection (PDI) training will be held on Jan. 5 at Bryant’s RV Showcase in Dallas, Pa., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. According to a press release training is free and open to PRVCA members only and will include lunch. The seminar, conducted by Gary Motley, will detail […]

Augusta RV (ARV) announced that the Bristol, Ind.-based company is now selling its lineup of luxury fifth-wheel trailers factory-direct to customers. ARV noted in a press release that “some of the existing dealer network will remain in force but the majority of customer interaction will now be directly with ARV staff.” The company also operates a […]

Forest River Inc.’s XLR toy hauler division offers a look at the growing lifestyle and its selection of versatile, well-appointed trailers and fifth-wheels. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Family-owned and operated Total Value RV recently acquired 60 acres of land located behind its current dealership property in Elkhart, Ind. The dealership reported in a press release that the purchase includes 2,900 feet of frontage on the 80/90 Toll Road. Plans for this property include moving Total Value RV’s “front line” motorhomes along the […]

Winnebago Towables has named Brad Gude as Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada district sales manager. According to a press release, Gude is responsible for sales of Winnebago branded travel trailers, fifth-wheels and toy hauler products.  Gude has eight years experience in the RV industry and previously worked as a regional sales manager for Livin’ Lite RV, […]

In the farthest corner of the campground at Wickham Park in Melbourne, Fla., past the anonymous white boxes known as recreational vehicles, Chuck and Peggy Kern sipped morning coffee outside their pink-and-white 1963 Shasta Airflyte camper. The couple had joined about a dozen other vintage trailers for an informal weekend gathering. According to a report by […]

WFCO Electronics continues to grow its online library of technical resources for those servicing or installing WFCO products in the aftermarket. A new “Dealer Toolbox” under the “Support” tab on the WFCO website, www.wfcoelectronics.com, will now feature proper torque values for WFCO products, including the WF-8700, WF-8900, WF-8930/50, and WF-9900 series converters. The torque ratings are provided […]