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Kingston, N.H.-based Campers Inn announced the acquisition of Peco Campers of Tucker, Ga. The dealership, representing Campers Inn’s 10th location, will remain open and continue to operate as Peco Campers. “Our success has enabled us to grow the Campers Inn family and we are delighted to welcome the newest member, Peco Campers,” said Jeff Hirsch, CEO of […]

Boulder, Colo.-based Grasshaven Outdoor, a supplier of “premier RV housewares,” announced the addition of Lifestyle RV to the company’s growing dealer network. “At Lifestyle RVs we are always looking for quality and innovative products that will enhance the camping experience for our customers,” said Barry Lawson, president of Lifestyle RVs, in a press release. “Grasshaven will […]

Equal-i-zer Hitch once again received a Gold Award for the trailer hitch category in the Trailer Life Annual Readers’ Choice survey. According to a press release, Equal-i-zer is the only hitch to have ever received this recognition. Sue Seidlitz with Trailer Life reported there were 10,000 voters weighing in on all things related to trailers, campgrounds, hitches and […]

Retail sales of towable RVs climbed 7.3% in October from a year ago and 9% for the first 10 months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Results by category showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector grew 6.9% for the month and 10.9% year-to-date. • Fifth-wheel registrations were up 10.2% in October and 6% for […]

The RV/MH Heritage Foundation board announced the names of the next inductees into the RV/MH Hall of Fame representing the Class of 2015. The official induction ceremony will be held Aug. 3, 2015, at the Hall of Fame facility in Elkhart, Ind. “Congratulations to the 10 new honorees. All of them have had or are having outstanding […]

The Society of Certified RV Professionals announces the first group of newly certified or recertified individuals from dealerships participating in its recognition program. According to a press release, dealership participation in the program allows the society to publicize individuals’ certification achievements on the national level. A total of 75 individuals earned a certification between Aug. […]

American Coach announced that the company will launch an all-new product at the Florida RV SuperShow. According to a press release, the unveiling is scheduled for Jan. 14, 2015, at 11 a.m. The launch event will be held at the Lazydays RV display in Booth No. 505 with American Coach executives and sales managers present to provide […]

Retail sales of towable RVs climbed 7.3% in October from a year ago and 9% for the first 10 months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Results by category showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector grew 6.9% for the month and 10.9% year-to-date. • Fifth-wheel registrations were up 10.2% in October and 6% for […]

Pender, Neb.-based Blue Ox announced that its SwayPro weight distribution hitch earned a Silver Award in Trailer Life’s Annual Readers’ Choice survey. Trailer Life’s Reader Choice Awards are a result of thousands of RV owners participating in an online survey that encompasses over 100 product categories. The company reported in a press release that the […]

Sobel University is reporting a record number of students enrolled in their three- and five-day certification courses. “More and more RV salespeople and managers understand the importance of RV specific sales training,” said author and international sales trainer Randy Sobel in a press release. The December 2014 Comprehensive Sales Course was attended by more than […]