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Southern California multilocation dealer Mike Thompson RV kicked off its annual OC 405 Spring RV Show this weekend. The event, according to a press release, runs through May 26. Currently in its 12th year, the show features the latest RV products, including sneak peeks at 2015 models, along with a large selection of pre-owned inventory. The dealership, […]

Collision centers can generate revenue for a dealership, but without the proper regulatory guidance they can also generate fines for dealers who don’t know the regulations governing these shops. The Mike Molino RV Learning Center, through a partnership with online marketing firm KPA, will tackle these issues in a webinar at noon ET on May 22. […]

Today’s video comes from Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) offering a look at its upscale facility in Cape Hatteras, N.C. The campground was nearly wiped off the map in 2011 when Hurricane Irene flooded Hatteras Island. KOA put $6.5 million into rebuilding the campground to the criteria of the KOA Resort brand. To view the video […]

One-hundred sixty jobs at a Nappanee, Ind., facility will be lost when a contract for ABC Companies ends in September. But some of the ABC employees may be able to move to new operations building double-decker buses or small and mid-sized shuttle and specialty buses. The Goshen News reported that ABC announced Monday it will […]

Jayco Inc. announced that Ray Byington was named vice president of sales for the Jayco Motorized Division, filling the role previously occupied by Andy Baer. Recently, Baer left Jayco to pursue other interests. Byington will begin his new position effective June 1. According to a press release, Byington will be responsible for all aspects of sales […]

Brad and Amy Herzog will hit the road next month for their 15th year as Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) media spokespersons promoting RV travel as the perfect way for families to explore America while growing closer. RVIA Today Express reported that the two-month media tour has the Herzogs traveling to major and mid-size media markets […]

Lance Camper Manufacturing Co. recently awarded the winners in the company’s annual Baja “Surf & Turf” sales contest to a vacation in the East Cape of Baja California, Mexico. The group, comprised of dealer principles, sales managers and sales associates from 63 dealerships, earned the all-expenses paid trip by selling Lance’s truck campers, travel trailers and toy haulers over […]

Jayco Inc. announced that Ray Byington has was named vice president of sales for the Jayco Motorized Division, filling the role previously occupied by Andy Baer. Recently, Baer left Jayco to pursue other interests. Byington will begin his new position effective June 1. In his new role, Byington will be responsible for all aspects of sales […]

Officials from RV supplier Blue Ox along with Iowa Speedway Track President Jimmy Small have announced a new multiyear partnership that designates the trackside general campgrounds and driver/owner motorcoach camping lots as the Blue Ox Campgrounds. The two-tiered trackside campground overlooks turns 3 and 4 above the “Fastest Short Track on The Planet.” As part of […]

Year-over-year Class B motorhome sales were flat in March, up 0.6%, but showed an 18.4% gain for the first three months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. was No. 1 in year-to-date Class B sales, owning a 40.5% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. (24%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (18.3%). To […]