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It doesn’t take a full tank of gas between here and a state or national park to see that the once-simple motorhome has, well, evolved. All the comforts of a Paris apartment, more electronics than on the International Space Station and, in some cases, they have grown seemingly long enough to land a Cessna on top. As reported […]

In the past 90 days more than 4,500 visitors to the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum toured the modern manufactured home exhibit located on east side of the Hall of Fame complex in Elkhart, Ind. “Almost 100% of those who pay admission to the museum not only visit the historic RV and mobile home […]

The ROUTE 66 RV network announced that it has added eight new dealership locations since April, boosting its total to nearly 160 full-service independent RV dealer sites in 42 states and provinces. ROUTE 66 noted in a press release that all locations did not represent new dealerships, but that the “aggressive expansion of our existing ROUTE 66 dealers […]

Production has started on the second floorplan in Lance Manufacturing Corp.’s new toy hauler lineup, which launched earlier this year. Lance reported in a written release that the new 2612 will be hitting dealers’ lots this week. The full-featured 2612 boasts a 12-foot-2-inch cargo bay, which easily accommodates today’s full-sized four place side-by-sides, and sleeps eight […]

A lengthy Edmonton Police Service investigation into a travel trailer theft ring has led to 95 charges against three men, including a former Edmonton man who masterminded one of the largest Internet-based frauds in history. The Edmonton Journal reported that Kelly Yates, 50, Alyn Waage, 67, and Donald White, 56, face charges, including trafficking in […]

Editor’s Note: The following column, authored by Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) President Phil Ingrassia and appearing in the July issue of RV Executive Today, offers a look into how dealers gauge demand for RVs. One of the things I most admire about RV dealers is their ability to gauge the demand for RVs in their market […]

The economy is expanding at a modest to moderate pace, the Federal Reserve reported in its latest Beige Book. CNBC reported that consumer spending is up in all the Fed districts, and manufacturing is expanding, the report said. All districts also reported job growth. The report also showed that price pressures are contained generally. That […]

Boosted by solid improvement in three key categories, the recreational boat industry got back on track in June with single-digit sales growth in the main segments and a double-digit increase industrywide. Soundings Trade Only reported that after a mixed report disappointed builders and dealers in May, sales of aluminum fishing boats and pontoons and fiberglass outboards […]

Madison Heights, Mich.-based  Sika Corp. has named Jeremy Cooler as business development manager for Target Market Industry  – Transportation/A&C group. According to a press release, Cooler will report to Tony Martin, vice president, Transportation A&C and FFI. Prior to joining Sika, Cooler held sales, training and development positions with 3M in St. Paul, Minn., where […]

Expanding its marketing team to better align the organization for future growth, Aqua-Hot Heating Systems Inc. announced the appointment of Kim Whitaker as marketing coordinator. Frederick, Colo.-based Aqua-Hot is a leading supplier of hydronic heating systems for motorhomes. According to a press release, Whitaker will be responsible for managing production and control of marketing programs to […]