VIDEO #3: Dutchmen Infinity Aces Climate Test

Dutchmen Infinity fifth-wheel Today’s video details an eight-hour test in sub-zero temperatures on Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc.’ Infinity luxury fifth-wheel. The test was conducted at Dometic Corp.’s vehicle climate control facility. Sensors were placed in key areas of the coach to measure internal temperatures in the living room, kitchen, bath, bedroom, outside utility center and outside pass-through storage compartments. The cold chamber’s temperature was then dropped to below... Read more

Winnebago Announces ’12 Circle of Excellence

Winnebago Industries Inc. announced its Circle of Excellence dealerships for 2012. According to a news release, Winnebago established “the industry’s first dealer excellence program in 1986 in order to recognize select dealers for excellence in customer satisfaction.” This year, 104 dealers were honored with the Circle of Excellence award at the company’s Dealer Days event in Las Vegas, running May 14-16. Dealers were recognized for their excellence in customer satisfaction... Read more

Sika Launches Aftermarket Merchandising Plan

Longtime sealant and adhesive supplier Sika Corp. has launched a new comprehensive RV aftermarket merchandising program, according to a press release. This program features graphics displaying an RV schematic that illustrates the correct Sika products to use for the repair application and also color codes the appropriate stocked Sika product. The shelving graphic color coordinates the product with the application and offers the benefits of each product. A 3-foot by 4-foot wide merchandising... Read more

Pacific Coachworks Debuting ECON Trailer Line

New ECON trailer from Pacific Coachworks Pacific Coachworks Inc. announced the launch of its all-new line of ECON lightweight series trailers. According to a press release, the line will include a toy hauler floorplan named the ECON X. “This product is in high demand and recent events have created what we feel to be a big void in the already successful lightweight trailer market,” said Pacific Coachworks General Manager Jeff Daily. Brett Bashaw, CEO and president of the Riverside, Calif.-based... Read more

Hershey Show Prepping for Record Attendance

America’s Largest RV Show, held in Hershey, Pa., is preparing for another record-breaking year, according to a press release. “I am pleased to report that space sales at the time of this year’s show drawing for manufacturer space has not only exceeded last year’s show drawing, but total space sales from the 2011 show,” said Rebecca Lenington, executive vice president of the Pennsylvania RV & Camping Association (PRVCA), during the 44th annual show drawing. The event, which gives... Read more

Guadalupe River RV Resort Earns TACO Award

Ever since Don Temple and a group of investors purchased Guadalupe River RV Resort in Kerrville, Texas seven years ago, they have constantly worked to improve park, investing more than $1 million in improvements. And, according to a press release, their efforts are clearly paying off. Last week, the riverfront resort won the “Park of the Year” award in the large park category from the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) for the third year in a row. Guadalupe River RV Resort has... Read more

Travel Channel 7-Hour Special Showcases RVs

The Travel Channel network is set to broadcast a 7-hour homage to recreational vehicles on May 20, according to a report by the RVing Examiner. This mammoth block of programming will showcase a variety of RV’s from custom built overland expedition vehicles and gargantuan celebrity honeywagons to outlandish RV conversions and vintage travel trailers. It will also include coverage from last year’s PRVCA-sponsored show in Hershey, Pa. To view the entire schedule click here.  Read More →

VIDEO #2: Watch Lemonis on Secret Millionaire

Today’s video features Marcus Lemonis, CEO and chairman of Camping World Inc. and Good Sam Enterprises LLC, in a preview for the season premiere of “Secret Millionaire” on ABC. Each episode of “Secret Millionaire” follows one of America’s most successful business people for a week as they leave the comforts of home behind. They keep their true identities hidden while living in some of the country’s most impoverished neighborhoods. Lemonis will appear later... Read more

Veteran Campground Consultant Imler Retiring

John Imler Veteran RV park and campground owner/consultant John Imler is finally stepping away after nearly 40 years in the business. According to a report by Woodall’s Campground Management, as of June 1 Imler will discontinue his web page, www.imlerconsulting.com, and the five books listed on the site will be out of publication. Imler and his wife, Ruth, developed their first RV park, Campers Inn, in Dunnigan, Calif., starting in May 1974 and in 1975 attended as members the very first state convention... Read more

Unger to Head Sales at Tom Raper RV’s 3 Sites

Tom Raper RV announced the appointment of Eddie Unger III to the position of general sales manager for the dealership’s two locations in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio, and its headquarters in Richmond, Ind. According to a press release, Unger is a 2004 MBA graduate of Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., a 2001 graduate of Cumberland College, and a lifelong resident of the Richmond area. He began his career at Tom Raper RVs in 1999 as a finance office representative and was named sales manager... Read more

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