Kieffers RV Center Joins the Internet
Kieffers RV Center., Douglass-ville, PA, is one of a growing number of RV dealers that has put
up a Web Site on the Internet. Kieffers is an RV dealer in eastern Pennsylvania.
Kieffer's Internet address is http://www.rvamerica.com/dealers/kieffersrv
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Grace Manufacturing Joins the Internet
Grace Manufacturing, Inc., a supplier of drawer slides, furniture hardware, plastic parts etc.
to OEMs in the RV industry has opened a web site on RV Ameri-ca. Grace's Internet address is
http://www.rvamerica.com/suppliers/oem/gracemfg.
Posts Traveland Opens Web Site
Posts Traveland, Columbus, OH, recently unvieled its web site on the Internet. Posts is an RV
and rental dealer handling the Starcraft and Prowler lines.
Post's Internet address is: http://www.rvamerica.com/dealers/postsrv.
JLG Enterprises Compliments Export Business by Internet Marketing
Larry Gaugenmaier, president, JLG Enterprises, uses the Internet to take his message world
wide. JLG serves customers across the globe who are interested in purchasing a new
American-made RV or Park Model trailer. Potential customers in foreign countries can contact
Gaugenmaier directly through email, which saves time and money when it comes to putting the specs
together via telephone or fax, as was the case before. JLG's Internet address is:
http://www.rvamerica.com/exports/jlg.
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The E-Mail Bag
Here is a sampling of the e-mail that is arriving daily at RV America.
To: rvamerica
Sender: KrypQ@aol.com
I was checking out your site and wanted to tell you what a great job you have done.
I am new to the RV industry and have found it to be very fun natured.
Please e-mail the requirements for displaying NEW products on your site and tell me what it takes to
become a sponsor.
Again, excellent work on your site, I look forward to your next postings.
To: rvamerica@rvamerica.com
From:
Hi,
I've been having major roof problems with my `88 Class C Coachmen MH. The last few years an
electrolysis condition has occurred. Many small holes are forming from underneath the aluminum
roof. Seems that every time I check the roof, more holes appear. Other than replace the roof
~$3800, what else can be done? I already notice that I have some dry rot as a side effect from
leakage. I may decide to cover the entire roof with white sealer to prevent further damage, sell it and
upgrade to a class A with out a flat roof, so water can drain off.
Any advice is greatly appreciated, as I would like to use it without fear of drowning inside.
Pat Casey
To: rvamerica@rvamerica.com
Sender: ezsiy@ichange.com
Hi. Your home page was excellent. I will let all my other RVing friends know about it!
To: rvamerica@rvamerica.com
Sender: m01493@mitre.org
I am interested in RV rentals. It seems reasonable to me that a "rental" is the way to go before
investing great sums into buying. A trip of three to five days should be enough time to assess whether
RVs are for you or some other form of transportation is appropriate to get around the country. I live
outside of Boston, Massachusetts, and would be interested in sources to contact about RV rentals.
Another question comes to mind and that relates to the size of the RV. In my case, there are two
adults. The kids have long flown the coop. As I approach retirement it seems like an exciting way to
see the USA. In years past we experienced a lot of tent camping to see parts of this country,
especially important to the children when they were younger. Thank you for whatever assistance you
may provide.
To: rvamerica@rvamerica.com
Sender: datwood@mcbride .com
I would like to speak with anyone who has any experience with Rockwood trailers. Please e-mail me if
you own one.
Don
To: rvamerica@rvamerica.com
Sender: oconnor@srnet.com
I am happy to see your new Web Site. This will be great for those involved in the "RV World". The
future will be bright for those who enter early. What an opportunity for adverting. Good luck
From: Eaglesun2@aol.com
To: rvamerica@rvamerica.com
Subject: I need software!
Who would you recommend for software to run an RV park of 120 slots? Please e-mail back to
Eaglesun2@aol.com
Thank you
To: rvamerica@rvamerica.com
Sender:
jccooke@ix.netcom.com
I was at the site last week and see improvements. Its loading faster and has a crisp look. I see how
you can leave a message on the bulletin board, but how do you read existing postings? Thanks, I'll be
back.
Chris
To: rvamerica@rvamerica.com
Reply-To: slocke@mnsinc.com
I am considering buying an RV ... I would like to hear experienced RVer's comment on why they chose
to tow an RV or why they chose a self propelled RV. Do they like their decision? What are the most
important/useful features in an RV according to experienced RVer's? Thanks.
Steve in Virginia
To: rvamerica@rvamerica.com
Sender: 102162.2726@compuserve.com
Hi there,
I am restoring a 1950's to early 1960's Stutz 13 foot trailer and am looking for the original tur-quoise
color gas refrigerator. Can you help direct me where to look?
Thanks. Dave, Orlando, Fl.
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RVRA Officially Opens Web Site with Ribbon Cutting
In March the RV Rental Association's web site went on line following a ribbon cutting
ceremony performed by Burt Alanko, chairman of RVRA, and president of MBA Insurance. Also on
hand at the ceremony were Sue Caldwell, co-owner of MBA; Dan Holt, CEO, Web Site Management,
Inc. (WSM); and Don Magary, president, WSM. WSM designed and created the Web Site for RVRA.
RVRA's web site offers a complete roster of RVRA members in the U.S and Canada where
visitors to the site use a map to select where they want to pick up a rental vehicle and are then linked
to a list of rental dealers in that state or Canada. In addition, the site features background
information on the association, as well as tips to renters on what type of RV might suit their needs
best. Also included is the RVRA's Rental Ventures, a magazine that offers tips on RVing, travel,
etiquette and other useful information for experienced RV renters or first timers.
Alanko said, "I'm really proud of our web site and excited about the possibilities of the
Internet for our industry. The web site is an additional benefit to our members, and developing the
Internet presence was a cost effective way to give our members a world wide exposure to potential
customers."
Alanko invited RV industry members to drop by the RVRA web site and take a look. RVRA's
internet address is:
http://www.rvamerica.com/rvra
Koehn Joins Web Site Management
Steve Koehn, former national sales manager, Automatic Equipment Manufacturing Co., and
more recently, president, RV Marketing Services, has joined Web Site Management, Inc., as vice
president sales and marketing. In addition to being one of the RV industry's leading authorities on
Internet marketing, Koehn brings an extensive background in sales, marketing and training to his
new role. He will manage sales relating to RV America On Line, as well as develop and present
seminars relating to marketing on the Internet.
Dan Holt, CEO, Web Site Management, Inc., said, "Steve's background, which includes owning
his own advertising agency in Houston, TX, brings an important dimension to RV America. As our
industry em-barks on using the Internet as a marketing and training tool, Steve can help guide large
and small companies as they begin their on line experience. By doing so their efforts will be
rewarded and the Internet will become an effective tool for increasing business. His more than ten
years RV industry experience and contacts, coupled with his expertise on Internet marketing makes
him a valuable resource to the entire industry."
RV America Web Site Going Strong
The traffic on RV America On Line, a Web Site Management, Inc., web site continues to pick
up steam both in terms of adding new web sites as well as visitors to the site. According to Dan Holt,
CEO, WSM, new customers are being added almost daily. He said, "In the past few weeks, we have
completed the work on several web sites that are on the RV America server. Those include Norcold,
RV Rental Association, RV Ventures, RV Lifestyles Electronic Magazine, Kieffers RV Center, Grace
Manufacturing, Posts Traveland, Fiamma Awnings, Stalkups RV Superstore, JLG Enterprises, and
others."
Holt added that industry members are visiting the site and he is encouraged by the number of
e-mail messages wanting to know how to get their companies on the Internet under the RV America
umbrella or wanting to know if they can move their pages from another server to RV America.
Holt said, "What we are really pleased about is the way that consumers and industry
members are getting involved. Every day, we get e-mail messages asking questions about different
aspects of the RV lifestyle or questions about how to find parts for their RV. Right now I'd have to say
the traffic is exceeding our expectations, since we have only been on line for about a month.
"If there is a problem it's being able to guide these consumers to companies under the RV
America umbrella. We're so new that we haven't gotten a lot of companies on line yet, and those
companies not participating are missing opportunities by not having a presence on RV America. My
message to our industry is, if you think that marketing on the Internet is something that is going to
be happening in the future, you're behind the times. It's happening now and those companies that are
participating may be pioneering this new marketing medium, but they are also the ones who are
reaping the benefits.:
RV America's internet address is: http://www.rvamerica.com
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RV America Joins Sponsors of Johnson Racing Team
RV America On Line, the Home of the RV Industry on the Inter-net, has joined those
companies sponsoring the Johnson Racing Team. In 1996 Johnson Racing Team will campaign a
UMP-AMRA Dirt Track Modified race car that will compete at numerous dirt tracks in the Midwest,
concentrating its efforts at Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH), where last year the team finished 5th in
points.
The car is driven by Ron Johnson, who has had numerous years experience driving street
stocks and modifieds, always finishing among the top ten finishers. The crew is lead by Tony
Mescher, crew chief, and Bud Schloss, Bob Buck, Nanette New & Vaughn Pfeiffer of Nor-cold.
In addition to RV America, sponsors for the 1996 season include Atwood Mobile Products,
Dicor Corporation, Don Knasel Collision, Ed Weisz Racing, Grieves Stump Removal, Hi Grade Oil
Co., Keller Marine & RV, Norcold, Outwest Drive Thru, Pro-Tec Tree Service, Protect-All, Ralph
Keister, Reese Products Inc., Rose's Amoco & Towing, Six Shooter Farms, Suburban Mfg. Co., and
Thermoseal Inc.
The RV America logo and Internet address is prominently displayed on the car as well as
NetCom Adds Benefits to RV America On Line Internet Access Offer
NetCom, a national network providing local access telephone service to users of the Internet,
has informed Web Site Management, Inc., that their service is even more beneficial than before. The
40-hours of prime time access has been eliminated so NetCom customers now have unlimited access
to the Internet with not time restrictions.
NetCom and RV America are working a promotion that allows people to get free Internet
NetCruiser software from RV America and sign up for NetCom's service. NetCom has waived the $25
set up charge to RV America customers and is giving the first month of service to users at only $5.
After that, the unlimited access reverts to $19.95 per month. In areas where there are no local access
numbers, such as rural areas or low population centers, users pay an hourly rate of under $5 per
hour.
According to Dan Holt, CEO, Web Site Management, Inc., "This makes the local access service
less expensive than any service that we have heard of, and we are happy to pass the opportunity along
to the RV industry."
To receive free NetCruiser software fill out the self addressed application located on the
special card in this issue of RV News and either mail or fax it to RV America.
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