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Thursday, June 30, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
Pinnacle Park Homes will produce 2012 models beginning July 11 says owner Randy Stewart Jr.
“As we look back over the last six months of production we have seen an increase in both our campground rental line and upscale resort line of park...
Thursday, June 30, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
The day after leaving office following an eight-year stint as Maine’s governor, Angus King hit the road, The Washington Post reported.
For the next 5½ months, King, his wife and their two children lived together in a 40-foot RV, driving 15...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
Winnebago Industries Inc. has launched a new 2012 Raven travel trailer and fifth wheel line.
“Dealer response to RAVEN has been outstanding,” states Hershberger. “Every dealer has been impressed with the look that has been...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
EverGreen RVs is selling its Element in authentic Vintage Red, Arctic White and Clear Water Blue-red, white and blue for the Fourth of July.
"Momentum is growing for the Element product line," said EverGreen President and COO Doug Lantz...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
A breakfast open house June 29 at TaigMarks Inc., in Elkhart, Ind., officially launched a new business alliance formed by Spearhead Sales & Marketing, TaigMarks and Effect Web Agency.
More than 20 representatives from area businesses attended...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
Navistar Inc. today (June 29) named Jim Spangler as chief communications officer. He will lead the company’s corporate communications globally.
“We are proud to have Jim join the Navistar team and are confident that his proven...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
The FMCA motorhome exhibition, which will take place Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10-13 in Madison, Wis., is part of the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) convention.
On Aug. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m., a special preview of the...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
Last week, Winnebago Industries announced the top dealers for their products. McMahon’s RV has been awarded the top dealer in the western area outselling all other Winnebago dealerships. Few manufacturers take the time to recognize their top selling...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
CNBC has released its 2011 America's Top States For Business list, and Indiana is moving up, according to an article published by Inside INdiana Business.
The state ranks in the top ten in two categories, including the cost of doing business...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
“RV Buddies” reveals confidential spy photos, specifications and a floorplan for the all-new 2012 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. EVO 29.2 now on its website at www.RVBuddies.net.
The A.C.E. continues with the same great features for 2012, “RV...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
Navistar continues to show its commitment to the communities it serves by donating a used step van valued at $20,000 to HERO (Hale Empowerment and Revitalization Organization Inc.) in Hale County, Ala., to assist the organization in its rebuilding...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
Navistar Inc. today (June 28) announced that Al Saltiel, former president of NC(2) Global LLC, has returned to Navistar Inc. as chief marketing officer. NC(2), is the 50/50 global joint venture between Caterpillar and Navistar, which develops,...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
Even if you don’t know a truck camper from a motorhome, you know that they’re called “recreational vehicles,” not “entrepreneurial vehicles.” But according to Steve Anderson, that doesn’t mean you can’t run a business out of one, The CBS Interactive...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
Pedata RV Center sees more people dealing with the heat on road trips. The RV has been a main stay for road trips for decades—but many individuals regard the RV as a sub-par means of lodging for a standard vacation. In many cases, this is due to...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
“RV Buddies” recently road tested the Lance Camper 1191 mounted to the Ford F-450 dually turbo diesel tuck.
"Lance is the original camper," says Mark Summers of “RV Buddies.” “The 1191 provides an innovative layout...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
Shipments to retailers of all RVs were reported at 27,600 units in the May RV Industry Association survey of manufacturers. Shipments were up 12.2 percent over last month and up 13.1 percent over May 2010.
Towable RVs provided the shipment number...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
Cequent Performance Products has relocated their headquarters into a larger facility in Plymouth, Mich. This move was completed on March 14. Their new building boosts Cequent’s product testing laboratory by nearly doubling the overall square footage...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
Sika Corp. Industry Products Division announces appointments of new personnel in the industry business unit.
Monica Gapczynski is promoted to the position of manager – customer service reporting to Scott Henry –senior vice president...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
The student musical instrument market wasn't as strong as E.K. Blessing anticipated when it came to the Elkhart, Ind., City Council a little more than a year ago asking for a tax abatement, which kept the company from investing as much in...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 • RV PRO Staff
Outdoors RV Manufacturing announces the addition of Mike Friend RV and Cascade RV to its dealer network.
Mike Friend RV will be representing the Timber Ridge brand in Northern California.
“A great family owned store located in Chico,...