Cover Story
The View Keeps Getting Better
at LongView
From humble beginnings in 1959, Fran Roberts and his wife Shirley, steadily grew what is
now the largest and oldest family owned RV dealership in the United States. And they are
not done yet. Read about the success of this New England based dealership that grew from a
souvenir store and tourist attraction on the Mow hawk Trail in Massachusetts to
dealerships in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and Florida.
RV
Industry Heritage
The Evolution of the Travel Trailer
in America
Historian Al Hesselbart shares his knowledge of the beginnings of the travel trailer
segment of the industry. Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone and others were simply RVers born 200
years too early, states Hesselbart.
The History of the evolution of the travel trailer also spins a tale
of refinement in the components that make RVing so enjoyable today.
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Editorial
A Changing of the Guard
RV News' New Editor Bob Zagami
Everyone contributing Editor and then Associate Editor begins his sixth
year at RV News as Editor.Bob brings a whole new approach to
publishing and readers can look forward to more emphasis on dealers, manufacturers and
suppliers.
Don Magary, who has been the Editor for the past sixteen years will
now focus all his time and effort to RV America On Line,
a sister company of RV News.
Salesmanship
Invest as Much Time With Your Employees as You Do Your
Customers!
Bob Zagami offers some sound advice that all business owners and
managers will want to incorporate into their companies. Your employees will be as
conscientious about your business as you are if you give them a chance.
Coachman Motohome Takes
Popular Mechanics on Cross Country Birthday Tour
Coachman loans RV to magazine for yearlong centennial Celebration. |
