Calif. RV Show Space Deadline Approaching

RV manufacturers planning to exhibit at the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) California RV Show, scheduled for Oct. 10-19, 2014 at the Fairplex in Pomona, need to have space applications submitted by Friday (May 16) to qualify for lower space ratesThose manufacturers reserving space by the deadline are assured a place in the first drawing […]

Camping World is ’14 Top Winnebago Dealer

Camping World Inc. recently accepted 39 awards at the Winnebago Industries Inc. Dealer Days event in Las Vegas. According to a press release, Camping World was also presented with the Top Winnebago Retailer Award for 2014 in the U.S., and maintained its position as the largest Winnebago retailer with over $210 million in sales last year. […]

Goldenberg Appointed as GM for Momentum

Grand Design RV Co. announced the addition of Nate Goldenberg as general manager for its Momentum luxury toy hauler product line. Don Clark, Grand Design president and co-owner, stated, “I could not be more pleased about the addition of Nate to the Grand Design team. I have had the privilege of working with Nate for most of […]

Giant RV Named AmeriGO Charter Dealership

AmeriGO RV Club, the newest RV consumer organization in the RV industry, today (May 14) announced the affiliation of Giant RV as a charter dealership in its national Quality Dealership Program. According to a press release, the program provides an array of offerings and specials for AmeriGO members. Giant RV is one of the largest and fastest […]

Marketing Guru Avrin to Keynote ARVC Expo

David Avrin, an internationally known marketing and branding expert, will keynote the opening luncheon at the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds’ (ARVC) Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE). ARVC reported in a writtent announcement that OHCE’s opening luncheon begins at noon on Dec. 2 at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.  […]

ARVC Offers Members Discount on SiriusXM

The National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) is now offering discounts on SiriusXM music for businesses as a new member benefit. According to a press release, ARVC members can obtain discounts of up to 40% on SiriusXM music subscriptions and equipment for businesses, and choose from either Internet or satellite service options. Eighty-five […]

South Dakota Tourism Officials Expect Gains

Even though Mother Nature has given South Dakota’s Black Hills the cold shoulder this spring with wind, rain and frigid air, the number of campers and visitors so far is up over last year at destinations such as Custer State Park, Hart Ranch Camping Resort and attractions like Crazy Horse Memorial. The Rapid City Journal reported […]

MV-1 Maker Signs Canadian Distribution Deal

Mobility Ventures LLC, designer and manufacturer of the MV-1, has announced the appointment of MV-1 Canada as its exclusive Canadian distributor. Headquartered in South Bend, Ind., Mobility Ventures is a wholly owned subsidiary of AM General. According to a news release, the MV-1 is the first factory-built mobility vehicle designed from the ground up to provide accessible […]

Fleetwood Adds Floorplan to Excursion Line

Fleetwood RV Inc. announced a new floorplan for its compact Class A diesel pusher, the Excursion. According to a press release, the 35E floorplan features a contemporary design along with a flexible layout that allows RVers to include the whole family on journeys. Abundant sleeping areas include bunk beds, a dinette that coverts to a sleeping […]

Brown & Brown Acquisition Ups RV Presence

Insurance provider Brown & Brown of Kentucky Inc., a subsidiary of Brown & Brown Inc., has acquired Agency Management Corporation (AMC) and Recreational Protection Management Inc. (RPI). According to a news release, AMC was founded in 1987 and provides extended vehicle service contracts, appearance protection, gap protection, roadside assistance protection, tire/wheel protection, and other similar […]