(Sept. 24, 2015) - Vendor Training +Plus has grown to include nearly two dozen training sessions by leading RV industry suppliers and service providers during the first two days of the 2015 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, Nov. 2 -6 in Las Vegas.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - Travel trailer shipments to dealers jumped 11.7 percent in August, but fifth wheel shipments dropped 12.7 percent. Class C motorhomes posted a 2.9 percent increase, but Class A motorhomes clocked in with a 7.7% decline. Total shipments in August were 1.7 percent below 2014's pace.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - Podcast 67 was broadcast during the Elkhart RV Open House, so host Greg Gerber offers his assessment on the attendance of the show and some changes he has noticed at the event this year. The first guest is one of the sponsors of the show, Bob Martin, who is the president and CEO of Thor Industries. He offers his opinion on this year's show and what it means for the industry. He also addresses Thor Industries' four quarter financial statement, which was released on opening day of the show. The second guest is Phillip BIllups, the vice president of product development for RV Trader. During the Pennsylvania RV Show, he talked about the surge in interest in online shopping and what's driving the 40 percent increase in visitors to RVTrader.com, as well as changing demographics.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - Cummins Seymour Engine Plant, located in Seymour, Ind., has achieved certification in the Indiana Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) as a "STAR" site. VPP "STAR" certification is the highest level of certification a worksite can achieve, WBIW reported.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - Dealers and media received the first look at Thor Motor Coach's (TMC) newest RUVs (Recreational Utility Vehicles) with the unveiling of the Gemini and Compass brands of motorhomes. These new additions provide even more horsepower to the RUV segment, which currently includes the Axis and Vegas brands.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - It's tough to find an open hotel room in Elkhart this week. And that's a good thing, the Elkhart Truth reported. Thousands of RV dealers from throughout the country arrived in the city this week to take part in the annual RV Open House Week.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - Winnebago Industries announced the promotion of Gary McCarthy to director of human resources. In his new position, McCarthy will be responsible for implementing HR policies and programs, managing all aspects of employee relations, managing staffing and recruiting among other duties.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - Motor vehicle sales increased by 2.0 percent in July, which was broadly in line with an earlier-reported rise in unit auto sales in the month. Motor vehicle sales have increased for six consecutive months, with Statistics Canada noting that gains since February have largely reflected higher sales of trucks.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - "We are especially pleased that the letter highlights the pain and suffering felt by businesses linked to outdoor recreation from the 2013 shutdown," Crandall said.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - It simple and very black and white. The problem is not the RV refrigerator, it's the RV technicians lack of education on the RV refrigerator. Who's responsibility is this? asks Rodger Ford.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - An independent human rights board of inquiry has found that a Dartmouth woman was discriminated against based on a disability, the Hants Journal reported.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - John Ciluzzi, president of Premier Commercial in Centerville, reported that the Coastal Acres Camping Court in Provincetown, which was established in 1967, is for sale. The property is 22.1 acres and consists of two lots located at 74 and 76 Bayberry Ave, the Wicked Local Provincetown reported.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - The camping season in Yosemite National Park is coming to a close, park officials said, with many campgrounds wrapping up for the year through the next few weeks, the Sierra Star reported.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - Napa County Fairgrounds' RV park was closed from regular operations in order to house Valley fire evacuees, Venues Today reported.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - Missouri River park enthusiasts can now enjoy an extended fall season thanks to an agreement between several government agencies, the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan reported.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - Budget cuts are forcing Alabama's state parks to tighten their belts, WVTM 13 reported.
The general fund budget the governor signed last week is taking $3 million from the Department of Conservation.

(Sept. 24, 2015) - Many Kentucky State Parks will have special events for Halloween, the Lane Report stated. Check out a few of the events scheduled such as a zombie walk and costume competition.