Officials Deem KOA’s Spring Buyer’s Workshop a Success

More than 50 potential campground owners attended the Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Spring Buyer’s Workshop Weekend, which was April 10-11 at the San Antonio/Alamo KOA Holiday in San Antonio, Texas. “There has never been a better time to invest in the camping industry,” said KOA Senior Director of Franchise Development Larry Brownfield. “There is certainly […]

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Lippert to Release Q1 Financials May 4, Call Scheduled

LCI Industries, which through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. supplies a broad array of components for leading OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, will release its first-quarter 2021 financial results before the market opens May 4. LCI Industries will also host a conference call at […]

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Owner of Holiday House RV Passes Away at Age 76

Charles Lee Ragland, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on April 15, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the owner of Holiday House RV. He was born on July 12, 1944, in Columbia, Va., to the late Arthur Samuel and Pearl Ann (Agrew) Ragland. He was married to Ann Chaney, on […]

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RVDA Seeks Nominations for James B. Summers Award

The National Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) is asking dealer and associate members to submit nominations for the prestigious James B. Summers (JBS) Award. Created in 1986, the JBS award is the association’s highest honor. It is named in honor of past RVDA Executive Vice President and CEO Jim Summers and recognizes individuals who make […]

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Equity Lifestyle Properties Reports First Quarter Results

Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. Monday (April 19) announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. All per share results are reported on a fully diluted basis unless otherwise noted. Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2021 For the quarter ended March 31 total revenues increased $15.5 million, or 5.5 percent, to $296.0 […]

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THOR Details Steps To Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

THOR Industries Inc. has published its Carbon and Climate Report detailing the recreational vehicle (RV) leader’s sustainability risk management approach for managing the business threats presented by climate change, according to a press release form the company. The disclosure also presents a plan for mitigating direct and indirect carbon emissions, also known as Scope 1 […]

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RVIA Reports on Industry Shipment Records, Supply Chain

One year ago, RV production came to a screeching halt as plants across the country shut down in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). When production began again in May, the RV industry was faced with the challenge of meeting soaring demand […]

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Goldschmitt Touts Innovative HLC Smart Leveling System

The new Goldschmitt hydraulic leveling system, named HLC Smart, has been on the market since late summer 2020. It boasts a waterproof and dustproof unit that’s installed underneath the vehicle floor as well as wireless operation via remote control or smartphone app, according to a press release from the company. These are all winning sales […]

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THOR Industries, Omaze Donate $840K to First Descents

First Descents has announced that Omaze experiences have helped provide $840,000 in grants from CAF America “to extend the healing power of adventure to frontline healthcare workers, caregivers, and young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.” This leadership level gift was made possible by the support of THOR Industries Inc., the owner of a […]

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Indiana’s Statewide Jobless Rate Drops to 3.9% in March

Indiana’s unemployment rate was 3.9% for March, down 0.1% from February, according to the Department of Workforce Development, according to a report by Northwest Indiana Business. The state, citing Bureau of Labor Statistics data, said the U.S. jobless rate for March was 6%, down 0.2% from February. The monthly unemployment rate is federal indicator that […]

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