Month: February 2013

(Feb. 6, 2013) -- Brothers Scott and Todd Vanacore are spending more than $1 million on a boat and recreational vehicle storage center they are constructing along North U.S. 1, just south of Interstate 95 in Ormond Beach, reports the Daytona Beach News-Journal.

(Feb. 6, 2013) -- Hundreds of RVs of all types will be in one easy-to-shop location during the New Orleans RV & Camping Show, being held Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, reports the Amite Tangy Digest.

(Feb. 6, 2013) -- Restoring a Dream, written by Tim Shephard, chronicles his year-long journey to transform an Airstream trailer from its nightmare condition into a restored dream. Since 2005, he has hosted of The Vintage Airstream Podcast. 

(Feb. 6, 2013) -- The state of Illinois wants to hear from the public when it comes to natural resources protection and sustainable use, outdoor recreation, and conservation stewardship, says CBS Local.

(Feb. 6, 2013) -- The Coordinating Research Council released a new report suggesting widespread use of E15 could seriously damage vehicles’ fuel pumps and maintenance monitoring systems. 

(Feb. 6, 2013) -- Each week, Start Garden, a $15 million seed fund, puts $5,000 towards an idea selected by the public. And last week, Start Garden’s web visitors picked Retro Rentals, a camper trailer rental business specializing in a “glamping” travel experience, reports the Grand Rapids Business Journal.

(Feb. 6, 2013) -- DeMontrond RV is now offering consignment RV services to previous and new customers, the company has announced. By offering this service, DeMontrond RV takes away the hassle of dealing with classified advertising, internet posts, emails, phone calls, and potential buyers who do not appear when scheduled.

(Feb. 6, 2013) -- As families begin planning their spring and summer vacations, now is the perfect time to visit the 2013 Austin RV Expo, taking place Feb. 21-24 at the Austin Convention Center, writes the Hill Country Current.

(Feb. 6, 2013) -- "Sally is widely respected for her intelligence, her passion and her leadership skills.  She has invested heavily in time as a leader on the America’s Great Outdoors initiative, has supported use of the outdoors as a tool for better health and for stronger, sustainable communities," said Crandall.

(Feb. 6, 2013) -- All aspects of the RV industry are looking up, except for one big factor that is always fluctuating with the times: gasoline. With gas prices reaching their highest ever recorded on Feb. 1 and the national average prices posting the biggest one-day increase in 23 months the week before, things aren’t looking up for RVers planning long-distance trips in the near future, said Kidd.