(Nov. 17, 2011) -- Premier RV Services of Junction City, Ore., will be offering Mobile RV Service in the Indio, Calif. area January through March of 2012. Premier RV's Brian Johnson, a high-end luxury diesel motorcoach service technician, will be in the desert to offer general RV service throughout the Indio area.
RV retail industry revenues close to 2010 levels
(Nov. 17, 2011) -- "Much of the sales rebound in this year's third quarter can be attributed to strong demand brought about by the continued affordability of RVs in Canada. This has come largely as a result of our strong currency."
Business operations: Customers want it now
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- Customers that may consider themselves loyal to you will buy from other sources if they get a better response. Often those purchases start out small: an O-ring or a handle. But, beware, those smaller purchase can turn into a habit and a lost customer. If you're going to win the fight you need the right tools. You need systems, processes and know-how to stay ahead of customers' demand and to keep them loyal.
Commissioners split on Florida park purchase
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- On Tuesday, city commissioners were split on whether to purchase the former Linger Longer Mobile Home Park property in Tarpon Springs for $4.5 million. The commission tied on whether to put the issue on the Jan. 31 ballot, which means it will not be on it, reports Suncoast News.
Alabama RV park may get rezoned
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- On Tuesday, commissioners sidestepped action on rezoning the Fort Morgan RV Park in Gulf Shores, when the landowner asked to withdraw his request to allow officials to revamp regulations instead, reports al.com.
Who is monitoring the RV industry’s image? – Part 3
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- "People may be tempted to ask, 'What did the PR program ever accomplish anyway?'" said Gilanelli. "Well, what if USA Today did an expose on the RV industry on why gas guzzlers pollute, or on why 80-year-olds are driving 45-foot motorhomes -- the size of tractor trailers -- without a special license, or on why RVs breakdown all the time and it can take months to get parts. If they ever did, there isn't enough Go RVing money to stem the tide of negative publicity."
Outdoor Hospitality Conference to focus on customer service
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- “Most people are computer savvy enough that they are going to research your campground online before they visit. You want your guests writing positive comments. Unfortunately that doesn’t happen when a guest has an average experience. To earn positive feedback, your campground needs to stand out,” Richardson said.
Minnesota investigating motorhome tax evasion
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- The Minnesota Department of Revenue is investigating cases in which Minnesotans have set up shell corporations in Montana, in an attempt to evade paying taxes on high end RVs, reports WJON News.
County board revokes conditional-use permit for Minnesota campground
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- A handful of state and local organizations expressed health and safety concerns about the continued operation of Hidden Valley Campground, located just north of Red Wing, and after Tuesday's Goodhue County Board meeting, two more groups were added to the list, reports the Post-Bulletin.
Protective, Profit System to host F&I seminar
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- Highlights of the Dec. 7 course in Seattle include interviewing customers for success; selling sealant packages; three ways to double service agreement revenue; and the best kept secrets about Xtraride.