BTR Outfitters, owned and operated by the Hanner family (which also owns Hanner Chevrolet and Hanner RV in Abilene, Texas), has announced a new program aimed squarely at providing assistance to those displaced by the wildfires in Southern California. With the combination of thousands of people in search of housing, rental shortages and shortages of …
22nd, January 2025, 08:26pm
SylvanSport, the Brevard, North Carolina-based manufacturer of adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, announced the appointment of TC Thompson as director of business development, a newly created role at SylvanSport. Thompson will drive strategic dealer growth for the brand and provide the highest level of support for new and existing distribution …
22nd, January 2025, 08:25pm
Texas-based Fun Town RV announced the return of its DFW RV Party, set to take place from March 13 to 16 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Hours of operation: Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. “This year’s event will exceed expectations with an even wider …
22nd, January 2025, 08:25pm
Octane announced that it has named Sean Fernandez-Ledon its first chief legal officer, effective Jan. 1. Since joining the company as general counsel and chief compliance officer and its first legal hire in 2017, Fernandez-Ledon built the Octane legal and compliance department from the ground up. He played a significant leadership role in Octane’s successful …
22nd, January 2025, 08:25pm
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is holding its third annual Leadership Conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday, March 4 through Thursday, March 6. This two-day event provides attendees with networking and leadership development opportunities. Attendees will also experience motivating presentations and workshops, such as Dustin Kaehr’s workshop on Building …
22nd, January 2025, 08:24pm
RANDYS Worldwide, a national supplier of automotive aftermarket parts design, manufacturing and distribution, announced its strategic acquisition of Van Compass, a manufacturer of suspension components tailored to the performance van camping and overlanding market. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies and strengthens RANDYS Worldwide’s position as a comprehensive provider in the off-road, …
22nd, January 2025, 08:23pm
As the RV industry gears up for a new year, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is at the forefront, engaging with potential technicians at the 2025 Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, Florida. The institute said it was excited to share its gold-standard curriculum with SuperShow attendees who are interested in the RV service technician career path. “We …
22nd, January 2025, 08:22pm
Exhibitor registration for Caravan Salon 2025, the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, is now open online here. The hall planning will start Feb. 21. The event will be held from Aug. 30 – Sept. 7, at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. Past Caravan Salon exhibitors can easily register for Caravan Salon 2025 with their …
22nd, January 2025, 08:22pm
Rhino-Rack, the largest brand within the Clarus Adventure Segment portfolio and an industry leader in automotive roof racks and accessories, announced the acquisition of Colorado-based RockyMounts, a leader in bicycle transport products. For three decades, RockyMounts has been designing and manufacturing roof and hitch rack solutions, which have created a cult following in the market …
22nd, January 2025, 08:21pm
The Weekly Facebook Live show RVing in New England, hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), planned to feature Charlie Grace, an RVer and travel content creator. Co-hosted by Bob Zagami and John DiPietro, the show airs at 7 p.m. EDT on Wednesdays. Recordings can be found on the duo’s podcast site here. …
22nd, January 2025, 08:21pm