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Hosting its grand opening last month, Ventura RV-Car Connection owner Martin Ramirez and his family were overjoyed to introduce the new dealership to the Southern California community. The Ventura County Star reported that after nearly 20 years in the auto industry, Ramirez said his new RV dealership located in the Ventura Auto Center “feels right.” Relying [...]

RV business owners interested in learning more about how to increase website traffic and turn web visitors into customers may register now for RV Camping Connect’s free webinar, “27 Easy Ways to Radically Improve Your RV Camping Business Website.” To register click here. The session, scheduled for Wednesday (Feb. 26) from 4-5 p.m. PT, will [...]

CNBC has revealed the small businesses that will appear on season two of “The Profit,”  a series featuring Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World Inc. and Good Sam Enterprises LLC. Premiering eight new one-hour episodes beginning Feb. 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, “The Profit” showcases Lemonis as he tries to save struggling businesses while [...]

Jayco Corp. announced today (Feb. 24) that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Shipshewana, Ind.-based Open Range RV Co. According to a press release, the letter of intent “contemplates a transaction between the two companies and is subject to the execution of a definitive agreement between the two parties.” Open [...]

Today’s video comes from Winnebago Industries Inc. offering a walk-through of the new Solei 38R featuring an open floorplan with dual slideouts, forward galley, angled lounge cabinetry, Flex Bed System, sofa/sleeper and master bedroom with a private bath. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

As one might expect, some massive, well-appointed recreational vehicles glistened at the 60th Annual Kansas Sports, Boat and Travel Show last weekend. As reported by the Wichita Eagle, what really caught Helen Lenagar’s eye in the Sam Fulco Pavilion were some of the smaller, shapelier RV trailers. They are aerodynamic, teardrop-shaped trailers, big enough to [...]

Editor’s Note: The following is an opinion piece produced by Nicky Friedman of The Motley Fool. Tesla Motors, Thor Industries Inc., Boston Beer, and Chipotle Mexican Grill make and sell vastly different products in different industries to entirely different demographics. When it comes to these names as investments, they share one key problem in common, and it’s a problem [...]

Spartan Motors Inc., parent to Spartan Chassis Inc., today (Feb. 24) announced that Lori Wade has been named CFO and treasurer, effective immediately. According to a press release, Wade has served as Spartan’s Interim CFO and Treasurer since early 2013. John Sztykiel, CEO of Spartan Motors, stated, “Lori performed exceptionally well in the interim role and [...]

One of the largest private campground chains in the country is getting bigger, thanks in part to an increased craving for wholesome, face-to-face, family oriented activities, according to a press release. “The dramatically increased use of hand-held electronic devices has left many families craving more face time with one another,” said Rob Schutter, chief operating [...]

Rusty Collins of Eagle Lake Marine in Edwardsburg, Mich., can’t wait for the lake to start thawing. “Once the snow starts to melt, people are going to start to get the itch,” he said. And it’s going to get busy in a hurry, he believes. As reported by the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune, Eagle Lake [...]