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Columbia Northwest Inc., a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of Aliner and Somerset camping trailers has announced the appointment of Little Guy Trailers in San Diego as the Southern California retailer for its  Somerset brand of folding tent trailers. According to a press release, the dealership specializes in premium lightweight trailers.  “We are absolutely delighted to have Little Guy Trailers representing […]

Forest River Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, and Thor Industries Inc. today (Nov. 4) announced the establishment of a Community Foundation to be funded jointly and to benefit employees and their families during times of need. The Elkhart, Ind.-based manufacturers reported in a news release that the Forest River/Thor Community Foundation will be jointly funded by […]

The Nov. 4-7 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas is where automakers and tuners roll out some of their gaudiest wares. It’s a feast for the senses – especially if you like huge wheels, crazy paint jobs and over-the-top performance. But don’t let the glare from all that chrome blind you or distract […]

Valuable giveaways, details about certification and tech cert prep, and important information on members-only benefits will be available at the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) booth in the Expo during the 2014 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo. The convention takes place at Bally’s on the Las Vegas strip next week, Nov. 10-14. According to a press release, […]

Joe Maddon and the Chicago Cubs really got to know each other at an RV park at Narvarre, Fla., near Pensacola, behind a motorhome named after a vehicle from the “Vacation” movies. This is how one of the biggest deals for a manager in Major League Baseball history got done. Maddon, who was introduced as the […]

Falling gasoline prices improved buyers’ moods and boosted sales of sport utility vehicles and trucks in October. The Associated Press reported that General Motors, Toyota, Chrysler, Nissan, Volkswagen and Honda reported sales gains last month. Of major automakers, only Ford and Hyundai reported declines. Industry sales rose 6% over last October, according to Autodata Corp. […]

A new report from RV classifieds provider RVT.com details consumer trends when shopping for RVs online. According to a press release, the document cites RVT’s directly recorded Google Analytics traffic data, showing shopping behavior on over 6.8 million website visits (over 40 million website page views) over the course of a 12-month period, ending this […]

UVS Junction reported that the company’s heat mapping tool has yielded surprising insight into where users click when they enter an RV dealer’s website. Director Angie Cellucci said in a press release that UVS developed a heat mapping tool that “maps every page” on dealers’ sites, providing a more detailed blueprint of user preferences. “This was certainly […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a Q&A conducted by Woodall’s Campground Management with Carefree RV Resorts CEO David Napp discussing the state of the outdoor industry and his company’s continued growth. To view the entire article click here. Carefree RV Resorts has continued to grow its presence in the RV sector across North America, adding 20 properties — valued […]

Campground and RV industry representatives failed to persuade the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to withdraw its plan to redefine park model RVs with factory built porches as manufactured homes, according to a news release from the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC). In an e-mail to ARVC and other industry partners […]