Month: January 2013

(Jan. 3, 2013) -- In Ada, Okla., county commissioners may have to scale down plans on 20 new recreational vehicle hookups for visitors to the Agri-Plex, reports Theadanews.

(Jan. 3, 2013) -- John Holod, the videographer who produces the RV Adventure Series of videos, today released the January schedule during which he and his partner, Jodie Ginter, will be describing their travel adventures in greater detail.

(Jan. 3, 2013) -- The Great Lakes Recreational Vehicle Association’s Ohio RV Supershow will celebrate 37 years of showcasing the newest RVs all under one roof. The show will be held Jan. 9-13 at the I-X Center.

(Jan. 3, 2013) -- GiftWorksPlus.com is an American made company that specializes in personalized picture frames, which make great gifts to sell in campground or RV park gift shops. They would also make a great gift to RVers after purchasing a new RV.

(Jan. 3, 2013) -- Typical seasonal patterns are still playing “hard to get.” Although motorhomes did decline like they are supposed to at this time of the year, it was a very slight $336, from $40,150 to $39,814. Towables, including travel trailers, fifth wheels, and camping trailers, went against the grain and increased in value by $259, rising to $10,281 from $10,022. 

(Jan. 3, 2013) -- In Queens, N.Y., a family is staying in their RV while their house is being repaired. NY1 shares their story.

(Jan. 3, 2013) -- About 11 inches of snow fell in the southern part of Johnson County, Ind. on Dec. 26, but wind blew more snow onto the roof of two service bays at Edmundson RV Sales and caused the roof to buckle under the weight, The Republic reports.

(Jan. 3, 2013) -- Shot in high definition, the RV Quick Start Kit addresses the six basic functions of operating a new RV in a language and tone that will provide new buyers, particularly women, the confidence they need to get on the road while minimizing the non-billable service support.

(Jan. 3, 2013) In Absecon, N.J., police are trying to contact the owner of an RV that caught on fire Tuesday. The RV fire is being investigated but officials say the cause was accidental.

(Jan. 3, 2013) -- Jobless claims for the week ending December 29, 2012 rose to 372,000, which was greater than market expectations of a rise to 360,000. As well, claims in the previous week were revised upward to 362,000 from a previously estimated 350,000.