RVBusiness

Middlebury, Ind.-based EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC has introduced the new T3970 model in its Tesla series of toy hauler fifth-wheels, offering a host of high-end appointments ranging from residential-style floor-to-ceiling cabinetry to an upscale entertainment center. According to a press release, the triple-axle T3970 combines elegance with EverGreen’s trademark durability, highlighted by a DuraLite double-welded aluminum frame in the walls and floor and […]

California’s drought is beginning to dry up the water supplies for some state parks, including some of the system’s most popular places. According to an Associated Press report, restrooms with flush toilets have been closed at D.L. Bliss State Park at Lake Tahoe, the Hearst Castle Visitor Center and Hearst San Simeon State Park, replaced […]

Students at California Polytechnic University, Pomona, have developed a new cabin design that has garnered the attention of California State Parks officials as well as Cavco Industries Inc., one of the nation’s top producer of campground cabins. According to a press release, the new cabin concept, called The Wedge, is so unique that Cavco agreed to […]

U.S. retail sales increased slightly in June, evidence that consumers remain cautious despite steady job gains this year. Retail sales rose just 0.2% last month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday (July 15), held back by a sharp drop at building materials and garden supply stores. Sales also fell at restaurants and at auto dealers. The […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Tredit Tire and Wheel announced the acquisition of Wayne Tire and Wheel’s original equipment distribution business segment.   As the company enters its third generation as a family owned business, Don Gremore and his son, Donavon, will continue to operate and develop Wayne Tire and Wheel’s retail and aftermarket distribution business at their […]

Students at California State PolyTechnique University, Pomona, have developed a new cabin design that has garnered the attention of California State Parks officials as well as Cavco Industries Inc., one of the nation’s top producer of campground cabins. According to a press release, the new cabin concept, called The Wedge, is so unique that Cavco agreed […]

Wicked Good Cupcakes announced a partnership today with entrepreneur and philanthropist Marcus Lemonis, star of CNBC’s hit show The Profit. Lemonis will be joining current partner Kevin O’Leary, star of ABC’s Shark Tank, in a deal that brings together two of television’s best-known entrepreneurs. According to a partnership, the partnership will allow Wicked Good Cupcakes […]

G&G Media Group LLC has announced the addition of Rick Kessler, a veteran newspaper executive with an RVing background, to its Elkhart, Ind.-based editorial staff as associate editor of both RVBusiness and Woodall’s Campground Management. Kessler comes to G&G, a three-year-old trade magazine publisher, after a 22-year career in newspapers during which he won numerous […]

A Goshen, Ind., factory sued by its former human resources manager for allegedly firing her because she refused to hire illegal immigrants has denied the allegations and counter-sued, arguing that she quit after being reprimanded for poor performance. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, Taimi Fernandez-Guillot filed a $2 million employment discrimination suit in May […]

Dealers know a superior parts and service experience is a major factor driving return business and repeat buyers. Accordingly, the 2014 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo has a track of parts and service workshops offering proven methods for ramping up profits, exceeding customer satisfaction, and boosting departmental performance to new heights. According to a press release, […]