King Hires Aftermarket Regional Sales Manager
February 19, 2021
RV and outdoor technology supplier King hired Tom DeWaard as the company’s new aftermarket regional sales manager.
Covid Liability Protections Coming to Indiana Businesses
February 19, 2021
Governor Eric Holcomb (R-I.N.) signed a new bill into law late Feb. 18, which will provide civil immunity to Hoosier manufacturers and businesses who have struggled with the Covid pandemic aftermath.
Texas Dealer Rated Top Motorhome Seller
February 19, 2021
RV Retailer said Motor Home Specialist (MHS) was ranked the No. 1 new motorhome seller by a single U.S. dealership in 2020, according to Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI).
Batteries Plus to Offer U.S. Customers RELiON Lithium Products
February 19, 2021
Omni-channel retailer Batteries Plus signed an agreement with global lithium battery company RELiON Battery just in time for National Battery Day on Feb. 18, the company stated.
Mike Molino RV Learning Center Receives $90,000 in Donations
February 19, 2021
More than $90,000 was donated to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center since October, RVDA announced. The donations include contributions from 25 donors, led by Protective.
Outdoorsy Appoints New Executive
February 19, 2021
Online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace Outdoorsy hired Michael Dougherty as the company’s new chief financial officer (CFO) and chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 17.
Brown & Brown Promotes Chief Information Officer
February 18, 2021
Daytona Beach, Florida-based Brown & Brown has appointed Gray Nester as the company’s new chief information officer (CIO).
Camping World Buys Connecticut Site, Two Dealerships
February 18, 2021
Camping World Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire two Flagg RV dealership locations and additional land for a planned future site.
Magnadyne Files Lawsuit Against Winegard
February 18, 2021
Compton, California-based Magnadyne Corp. filed suit in the District Court for the Northern District of Indiana against Winegard Company.
Virginia Company Transforms RV into Mobile Covid Unit
February 18, 2021
Inside a huge drafty warehouse in Roanoke, Virginia, crews put the finishing touches on an RV turned mobile COVID-19 unit, reported WSLS-TV 10.
Report Highlights Outdoor Industry Response Efforts
February 18, 2021
In its 2020 annual report released this week, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) showcased the industry’s collaborate response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including connecting federal agencies to outdoor businesses and helping pass the largest recreation-based legislation in decades.
Government Names First New Scenic Byways Since 2009
February 18, 2021
Forty-nine designations were added to the America’s Byways collection by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) this week, including 34 National Scenic Byways and 15 All-American Roads in 28 states.
