September 1997 -- Vol. 23 No. 2 -- Electronic Edition

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CONTENTS
Cover Story
 
RV/MH Heritage Foundation Comes of Age

The RV/MH Heritage Foundation recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary with an awards dinner where nine industry pioneers were inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame. The foundation's history has been rocky and was on the verge of bankruptcy just three years ago. Read what factors changed that course and learn how the foundation not only managed to survive but emerge as a true national organization.

Salesmanship

A new series of articles designed to help RV dealers focus on customer service and creating a lasting relationship with their customers. The series is authored by Bob Zagami, an RV consumer and an executive in a New England-based business. He has studied the RV industry for more than ten years. Learn what issues are important to your potential customer and how to serve them more effectively.

Voices: A Guest Editorial
A Camper's View of Freedom of Choice

A guest editorial by Bill Farlow, noted RV journalist and avid RVer. Farlow takes exception to a recent RV News Guest Editorial by ARVC's David Gorin, and presents an opposing point of view.

Go RVing Update
First Run of Go RVing Coalition Ads Successfully Completed

RVIA reports on the Go RVing Coalition's analysis following the completion of the 1997 market expansion advertising campaign. Read what the results indicate and what's next as next year's program is being formulated.

Blue Bird Introduces Redesigned 1998 Wanderlodge LXi Models

The Motorcoach Division of the Blue Bird Corporation has rolled out its 1998 Wanderlodge LXi series, which includes updated versions of both the 41' and 43' Wanderlodge models. This year's vehicles include redesigned exterior styling and new suite-expanding slide-out walls in the living room/galley and/or bedroom.

Cover: Industry Pioneers being inducted into the RV/MH Heritage Foundation's Hall of Fame..



COLUMNS

Editorial

 Preparing for the Future

RV News examines the rapidly changing face of the RV industry and the challenges of remaining a viable business as both the traditional RV consumer is changing as well as the complexities of operating a business.


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