Sky River RV Adds New Outlet, Phase 2 On Tap

California-based Sky River RV has moved its Phase 2 expansion plans for its new Dublin store ahead of schedule, according to a press release. “Sky River RV has agreed to expand its current indoor facility by an additional 65,000 square feet.” said Rick Woodward of CRS Walnut Creek, who represents Sky River RV. Sky River RV Dublin recently held the grand opening at its new Dublin location. “The look on the customers face told the whole story. The owners have created an interactive environment... Read more

Julie Nickel to Manage Website, Events for Dicor

Julie Nickel Julie Nickel has been hired as website administrator and events coordinator within the Dicor Corp.’s Marketing Group, according to a press release “This is an entirely new position we’ve created to help us handle our rapid growth in these two key areas of communication,” said Gregg Fore, president of the Elkhart, Ind.-based Dicor Corp. For the past 20 years Nickel has been employed by Dometic Corp., working in marketing/communications as well as special events coordinator,... Read more

Dunafin to Oversee CrossRoads Customer Care

Topeka, Ind.-based towabler manufacturer CrossRoads Recreational Vehicles Inc. has announced the promotion of Alicia Dunafin to director of customer care for CrossRoads and sister company Redwood Residential Vehicles. In her new position, Dunafin will oversee the Customer Care Department for both of the Thor Industries Inc. subsidiaries. Her new responsibilities include managing the parts, service and warranty departments. Dunafin has been with CrossRoads RV for over 10 years and previously... Read more

Good Sam Club Adding New Member Programs

In a lengthy column in the most recent edition of Highways magazine, Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Good Sam Enterprises LLC (formerly Affinity Group Inc.), outlined changes in the Good Sam Club that include: • A new fuel discount program. • More value-oriented insurance, roadside assistance and extended warranty programs. • A revamped trip-planning system. Lemonis said the changes are being made at the behest of ”literally thousands” of Good Sam Club members who e-mailed him... Read more

VIDEO #2: Tour the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf

Today’s video offers a close-up tour of the Caravan Salon at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre in Düsseldorf, Germany, which opened to the public Aug. 27. Sorry, the commentary is in German, but the video gives you a glimpse at the wide array of product on display.    Read More →

Woodland Park Holding Open House for Dealers

Park model builder Woodland Park Inc. will be hosting an Open House at the company’s manufacturing complex in Middlebury, Ind., Sept. 20-22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The event will coincide with the 4th Annual Elkhart County Manufacturers’ Open House running Sept. 19-23. “It will be an Open House unlike any we’ve had for 20 years,” said David Burroughs, North American sales manager for Woodland Park, founded in 1983. According to a press release, Woodland Park will display new park... Read more

November LSI Symposium to Feature New Twists

More than 200 people are expected to attend the annual Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI) Symposium Nov. 14-17 at the Embassy Suites in Covington, Ky. The event is open to all franchisees of the Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts and their families in the U.S. and Canada. The theme for this year’s symposium is “Jellystone Parks: Always A Winning Hand” and will revolve around a Monte Carlo night theme, according to Kelly Jones, LSI’s director of franchisee development. The “Winning Hand”... Read more

Flooding Devastates Two Vermont Campgrounds

Tropical Storm Irene has had “a devastating effect” on the private campgrounds in Vermont and at least two have suffered “total flooding,” according to a report from Peter Daniels, executive director of the Vermont Campground Association (VCA). “Camping on the Battenkill in Arlington will not be able to access the damage until the river recedes. They may not be able to open this fall,” Daniels told Woodall’s Campground Management. “Abel Mountain in Braintree has also suffered severe... Read more

Good Sam Sponsoring NASCAR Event in Atlanta

The Good Sam Club, the world’s largest RV owners community, and Atlanta Motor Speedway announced the sponsorship of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The Event will be titled the Good Sam Club 200 and is scheduled to run Sept. 2. Home of the biggest Labor Day party in the USA, the Atlanta Motor Speedway 1.54-mile track vies for the title of the “fastest track in NASCAR” and consistently delivers exciting racing. “We are proud to partner... Read more

VIDEO #1: RVAA’s Piar Adams on RV Capital Talk

Today’s video offers a new segment of “RV Capital Talk” featuring Piar Adams, president of the Recreation Vehicle Aftermarket Association (RVAA), which is currently holding its executive conference Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 at the Hyatt Huntington Beach Waterfront Resort.  Read More →

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