Campbell Named to EverGreen Quality Control

Middlebury, Ind.-based EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC has appointed Mark Campbell to the quality control team. According to a press release, he will ensure all standards for quality and safety in the final stages of production have been met for EverGreen brands. Campbell has more than 13 years of experience in the field and has received […]

Viking Epic Earns Consumers Digest Best Buy

The Viking Epic Series of camping trailers, manufactured by Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River Inc., has been named a 2014 Consumers Digest Best Buy. The distinction, which came in the “midrange” category, was announced in the May/June issue of Consumers Digest magazine. Chris Mandell, general manager of Viking Recreational Vehicles for Coachmen RV, […]

Dexter Introducing ‘Removable Spindle Option’

Elkhart, Ind.-based Dexter Axle, a leading manufacturer of trailer axles and trailer brakes for over 50 years, announced the release of a removable spindle option on select Torflex axles. The removable spindle option, available on new axles, will allow trailer owners to simply remove and replace damaged spindles in the field without purchasing a new […]

TACO Annual Spring Meeting Has Full Agenda

The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) annual Spring Meeting and Trade Show will take place Sunday through Tuesday (April 27-29) with a powerful lineup of speakers, the association announced. The three-day event, which takes place at Guadalupe River RV Resort and Inn of the Hills in Kerrville, will include a presentation by Sen. Glenn […]

‘Project Terry’ Trailer on Display at RV/MH Hall

  Project Terry, an RV makeover spearheaded by Coast Distribution Inc. and involving a host of industry suppliers, is currently on display at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind. According to a new release, the 1978 Terry travel trailer went through extensive modifications to bring it new life and even greater capability than […]

Webinar to Cover Ways for Increasing Revenue

Recreational vehicle dealerships interested in learning more about how to increase revenue by at least 25% within one year may register now for RV Camping Connect’s free webinar, “Four Proven Marketing Systems Every RV Camping Business Must Optimize.” Scheduled for Wednesday (April 23) from 11 a.m. to noon, the session will provide the “secret formula” […]

Wash. Show Will Donate to State Park Funding

Over 15 dealers will display all of the latest new RV models at The Puyallup RV Show, slated to run May 1-4 at the Washington State Fair Events Center. The event is promoted through the Washington Manufactured Homes Recreational Vehicles (MHRV) Show Association. According to a press release, there will be a full lineup of seminars, including […]

‘Major Issues’ At Play in RV Transport Shortage

There are numerous reasons for the driver shortage that is affecting the RV industry. The South Bend (Ind.) Tribune reported that officials from the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) estimate that an additional 2,000 drivers are needed to deliver the 25,000 to 30,000 recreational vehicles that are sitting on lots in southern Michigan and northern Indiana, mostly in Elkhart […]

RV Dealer Webinar to ‘Dispel Regulatory Myths’

Dealers need reliable information on regulatory compliance to safeguard their businesses and stay within the law. A webinar from the Mike Molino RV Learning Center and online marketing firm KPA is set for Thursday (April 24) at noon ET, tackling some of the pervasive myths that cloud the truth when it comes to regulatory realities. RV […]