U.S. IP rises; Canadian manufacturing shipments jump

(April 16, 2013) -- U.S. industrial production (IP) rose 0.4 percent in March, which was above market expectations for a 0.2 percent gain. March 2013 U.S. consumer prices were weaker than expected and dropped 0.2 percent in the month. Canadian manufacturing sales surged 2.6 percent in Feb. 2013 and were above market expectations for a 0.6 percent gain.

Keystone Laredo ramps up production

(April 16, 2013) -- Strong first quarter retail shows, coupled with aggressive dealer orders, have created growing demand for Keystone Laredo travel trailers, fifth wheels and super light fifth wheels. To meet this demand, Keystone is ramping up production at its new Laredo facility while continuing to produce the brand in existing plants.

Ultimate RV Rentals awards $50 gift card

(April 15, 2013) -- "Anyone who 'Liked' our Ultimate RV Rentals page and sharing our photo was entered into the drawing to win," said Bert Alanko, president of MBA Insurance, which owns Ultimate RV Rentals. "After we have reached 100 'Likes,' we randomly selected one Ultimate RV follower to win the $50 Visa gift card."

Recurring billing without credit card transactions

(April 15, 2013) -- Recurring billing by credit cards is very expensive and inconvenient for both the cardholder and the campground. There is a solution that ends both problems: ACHing of funds. This is the direct transfer of funds from one source to another. Now MCPS for Campgrounds is offering an ACH service to its customers.

RVDA of Canada takes message to Parliament

(April 15, 2013) -- The RVDA of Canada board meeting takes place in Ottawa today, and that meeting will be followed by the now traditional reception with members of Parliament (MPs) and other senior officers, local dealers and campground operators, and Tourism Canada representatives, the association reported.