Elkhart Developer to Lease RV Open House Sites

Thor's sprawling display at the Elkhart Open House Elkhart, Ind.-based real estate firm Northland Corp. announced it will be looking to lease numerous prime location sites during Elkhart County’s 5th Annual RV Open House Week, set to run Sept. 18-20 throughout the RV-building hub. Rob Letherman, vice president of Northland, told RVBUSINESS.com that the lots – all ranging from one to two acres – will occupy pockets along CR 6, a major east-west artery on the north side of Elkhart. Importantly,... Read more

Winnebago Hosts Sendoff for Retiring Bob Olson

Bob Olson with newscaster Harry Smith during an interview in New York for the CBS Early Morning Show Friends, colleagues and community members will gather today (Feb. 24) at Winnebago Industries Inc.’s manufacturing complex in Forest City, Iowa, providing an official sendoff to long-time executive Bob Olson as he closes the door on a 43-year career. “I started at Winnebago in August of 1969,” Olson, 60, told RVBUSINESS.com. “My 18th birthday was July 17 and I was looking to make a little... Read more

Morrison Instrumental in Honing RVIA’s Message

Chris Morrison Reflecting on a 26-year career spent crafting and delivering the RV industry’s message, Chris Morrison finds reward in being able to pass on the passion – the opportunity to instill her love for the outdoors into the legions of people who heard that message, and embraced the RV lifestyle. “I was always into camping and backpacking,” said Morrison, senior director of communications for the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). “I grew up in Northern Virginia and... Read more

RV Hall of Fame Makes Strides in Tough Times

The RV/MH Hall of Fame continues to open its doors every day, playing host to the streams of RVers eager to view the industry’s past and present depicted in the array of eye-catching and instructive displays. That in itself is an accomplishment, says Tom McNulty, who took the reins as executive director of the financially strapped museum around eight months ago. “When I first came on board, there were people that were saying we wouldn’t last two months,” he said. “But we’re still... Read more

Travel Lite’s ‘Idea’ Trailer to Launch in Louisville

Travel Lite's "idea" trailer Known for a 15-year run as a quality truck camper builder, Travel Lite Inc. will officially mark its entry into the ultra-lightweight travel trailer marketplace with the launch of the “idea” line during the Nov.29-Dec.1 National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. Dustin Johns, vice president of the New Paris Ind.-based builder, explained that the motivation to move out of the company’s comfort zone was twofold. “The ultra-lightweight market has been... Read more

RVIA Opts Not to Rehire Barton-Gilanelli Agency

Frank Gilanelli The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) decided not to renew its contract with Philadelphia-based marketing firm Barton Gilanelli and Associates Inc. for 2012, opting to handle the organization’s public relations “internally.” “We truly appreciate everything Barton-Gilanelli has done for RVIA and the industry over years, and wish them the best,” said James Ashurst, who joined RVIA last December as vice president of public relations and advertising. “Our decision... Read more

Coon to Appear on Fox Business Segment

Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) President Richard Coon will appear on the Fox Business cable network during the early afternoon on July 5 to discuss the industry’s recovery and its enduring popularity. The interview will take place in a Voltage toy hauler fifth-wheel provided by Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc. The live broadcast will showcase the industry and one of its popular product types before an affluent business audience. The segment is expected to air between noon... Read more

Heartland Owners Visit Elkhart Headquarters

Heartland owners examine trailer chassis Members of the Heartland RV Owners Club were offered a first-hand tour Saturday (June 18) of the builder’s manufacturing complex in Elkhart, Ind., as part of the organization’s activities during last week’s 2011 North American Rally at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen. Heartland’s sprawling campus on the north side of Elkhart has grown to include seven production lines and four support and sub-assembly facilities encompassing 810,000 square... Read more

Closing of Michigan Campgrounds On Hold

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is taking another look at its plan to close 23 state forest campgrounds, according to an Associated Press report. The campgrounds are in the northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula and aren’t used much. The DNR proposed closing them to save money at a time of budget cutbacks. Director Rodney Stokes had planned to sign a closure order Thursday. But spokeswoman Mary Dettloff says it was delayed so the department can talk with local governments... Read more

Camp-Land RV Donates New Camper for Raffle

Burns Harbor, Ind.-based Camp-Land RV has donated a brand new 2010 Livin’ Lite Quicksilver 2.0 Motorcycle Camper to be raffled off to benefit All About Kids, the early intervention program of Opportunity Enterprises. “Camp-Land RV is very pleased to continue our long-standing support of Opportunity Enterprises with this donation,” David Paschen, vice president, said in a press release. “Opportunity Enterprises’ early intervention program, All About Kids, will be able to further their... Read more

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