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VIDEO #3: Hop in an RV for Holiday Weekend

RV Business — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:42:41 +0000

Today’s video comes from FOX 25, Boston, offering a tour of a Coachmen motorhome with Brian Sullivan from Camper’s Inn in Raynham, Mass., and a look at the advantages of RVing as the upcoming Memorial Day weekend approaches. To view the video scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page and clck the [...]

Rand McNally Rolls Out RV-Specific Microsite

RV Business — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:51:59 +0000

Rand McNally has expanded its award-winning travel community “Best of the Road” with a new microsite dedicated to RVers, according to a news release. The “Best of RVing” site, at bestoftheroad.com/rv, kicks off with a prize-a-day giveaway featuring items such as Rand McNally RV GPS devices, e-reader tablets and campground memberships. In collaboration with the [...]

EverGreen Ever-Lite Adds Kitchen Island Unit

RV Business — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:28:51 +0000

Middlebury, Ind.-based towable builder EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC has added a kitchen island floorplan to its line of Ever-Lite and Ever-Lite Select “Deep Slide” travel trailers for 2012. According to a press release, the new 30KIS-DS kitchen island model is especially designed for families that enjoy cooking and entertaining large gatherings. Perfect for serving meals, [...]

Deadline Set On Learning Center Scholarship

RV Business — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:53:45 +0000

The deadline for applying for the RV Learning Center Scholarship Program is June 4, according to a press release from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA). The program awards a $2,500 scholarship annually to deserving college sophomore, junior and senior undergraduate students majoring in business, finance, economics, accounting or other RV-related subjects. RVDA said that [...]

Atwood Names Sharpley to Aftermarket Sales

RV Business — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:42:13 +0000

Elkhart, Ind.-based supplier Atwood Mobile Products LLC has appointed Scott Sharpley to the position of aftermarket sales representative for accounts in the Western Region. According to a press release, Sharpley joins Eastern Region Aftermarket Sales Representative Steve Baut and Aftermarket Sales Manager Trey Miller on the Atwood sales team. “These are very exciting times for [...]

South Dakota State Park Visitation up 10-20%

RV Business — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:30:40 +0000

Many top camping spots in South Dakota have already reported a 10% to 20% increase in visitors this year. Game Fish and Parks says they’ve already booked 37,000 campsites for the summer, up from last year’s 29,000, according to KSFY-TV, Sioux Falls. Lake Herman State Park is home to 72 campsites and looking ahead to [...]

Mauck2 Builds Sprinter C-based Shell Bodies

Bob Ashley — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:10:25 +0000

Columbus, Ohio-based conversion-shell manufacturer Mauck2 LLC has created four widebody Class C-based models built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis that are being marketed to an array of specialty buyers, including the RV consumer. ”We are quickly ramping up,” said Andy Mauck, Mauck2 LLC founder and president. The company builds 88-inch-wide bonded-fiberglass-and-galvanized-steel shells that are assembled on [...]

Hot Demand Sends Auto Plants into Overdrive

RV Business — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:58 +0000

Automakers are pushing factories and workers to the limit to try to meet burgeoning demand for new vehicles. USA Today reported that some plants are adding third work shifts. Others are piling on worker overtime and six-day weeks. Ford Motor and Chrysler Group are cutting out or reducing the annual two-week July shutdown at several [...]

Nissan to Produce Electric Cargo Van in Spain

RV Business — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:15:59 +0000

Nissan says it will produce an all-electric version of its NV200 cargo van at its assembly plant in Barcelona, Spain, beginning in 2013. This will be the company’s second electric vehicle, joining the compact Leaf in dealers’ showrooms. Automotive World reported that leveraging the Leaf’s existing electric powertrain, the e-NV200 is expected to offer a [...]

Plan Calls for Campgrounds in Shanghai Area

RV Business — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:08:42 +0000

Some 400 to 500 recreational vehicle campgrounds will be built in Shanghai, China, and the other 20-plus cities in the Yangtze River Delta Region by the end of 2020, according to a tourism development plan. The Shanghai Daily reported that tourism authorities aim to turn potential consumption in the RV market into real consumer behavior [...]