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The Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), host for America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pa., reported strong response for space reservations since the release of the 2014 Show Drawing Kit. According to a press release, the deposit deadline to participate in the drawing is April 1, and the actual show drawing will be held [...]

U.S. Battery Manufacturing has added its exclusive XC2 formulation to the company’s US 24DCXC2, US 27DCXC2, and US 31DCXC2 12-volt heavy-duty batteries. Most commonly used in lift and access, floor machines, RV, and marine applications, the XC2 formulation provides a higher initial capacity and higher total energy delivery over the life of the battery. “Most [...]

Jayco Inc. approved the launch of its new Jay Smart, a line of Euro-styled, ultra-lightweight RVs. According to a press release, the new line of towables is slated to be built on Jayco’s campus in Middlebury, Ind. Jayco displayed a prototype of the Jay Smart during the 2013 Louisville Show. The company reported that dealers’ [...]

The employees of Goshen, Ind.-based Keystone RV Co. retained their status in 2013 as Elkhart County’s top contributor to the local United Way. According to a press release, United Way of Elkhart County president/CEO Bill Rieth recently presented Keystone President Matt Zimmerman with a distinguished service award. “Throughout the years Keystone has been a shining light [...]

Houston-based DeMontrond Auto Group, a long-time dealer of Warranty Forever on the automobile side, will now be offering the program on RVs. According to a press release, newly formed RV Warranty Forever (NWAN Inc.) has named DeMontrond RV as its exclusive dealer group in the Houston area. “We have been offering the Warranty Forever program [...]

Middlebury, Ind.-based EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC announced that Chris Daniels has been appointed product manager of its i-Go line. According to a press release, Daniels will be responsible for the product direction and sales of the i-Go line. He has worked for some of the best-known brands in the RV industry bringing with him 10 [...]

The day when every RVer carried along a printed campground or RV park directory on a trip is going the way of the dinosaur. At least that’s what it appears according to a survey earlier this month at RVtravel.com. Only about 40% of the more than 1,160 RVers who responded use a printed campground book [...]

To encourage dealership training, RVDA of Canada board has created a one-time dealership Education Grant. For all training conducted between May 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014, RVDA of Canada will award $1,000 to the dealership. We encourage all member dealers to apply as there is a limited number of grants available for each province [...]

Workers brave the cold and snow to build the steel frame of the new Camping World Inc. recreational vehicle store in Rossford, Ohio, which will be located next to Bass Pro Shops. According to a report by the Toledo Blade, the 30,000-square-foot store is to open in late spring. The $6 million project will include [...]

Jayco Inc. approved the launch of its new Jay Smart, a line of Euro-styled, ultra-lightweight RVs. According to a press release, the new line of towables is slated to be built on Jayco’s campus in Middlebury, Ind. Jayco displayed a prototype of the Jay Smart during the 2013 Louisville Show. The company reported that dealers’ [...]