Month: July 2013

(July 10, 2013) -- KOA reported Monday that short-term camper nights for the Fourth of July holiday increased 16.3 percent over the same period in 2012. Year to date, Kampgrounds of America’s 485 locations in North America are reporting a 2.5 percent growth in camper nights, compared to the same period last year.

(July 10, 2013) -- Most people are avid and comfortable travelers, but what happens when a travel partner has a case of anxiety? Author Carolyn Daitch, Ph.D, offers these tips to help ease the stress and anxiety that can plague people not only while on vacation, but also during the planning phase.

(July 10, 2013) -- VOCM reports that St. John's City Council members decided Monday that while a campground is sorely needed in the city, the proposed site on Blackhead Road would prove to be too much of a headache for residents.

(July 10, 2013) -- Now that summer is arriving, some Chinese are opting for family trips in RVs, which are fast becoming an affordable holiday option. But the development of the RV industry in China still faces difficulties, reports CRIENGLISH.com.

(July 10, 2013) -- This year, visitors to Bay City’s Tall Ship Celebration, taking place July 11-14, have a new lodging option that allows them to be right in the thick of the action, writes the Bay City Times.

(July 10, 2013) -- SellMyRVToday.com has issued a list of items to consider for those selling a recreational vehicle and considering consignment RV sales. Whether an owner is selling an RV to make some extra money, or because he or she wants to purchase a new motorhome, a plan must be made on how to get rid of the old one.

(July 10, 2013) -- At its July meeting, the Gilberton Borough Council will adopt an ordinance to set rules on the use of camping and travel trailers in the borough, reports the Standard Speaker.

(July 10, 2013) -- “A motorcoach rally is the perfect place for coach owners, RV-related businesses and suppliers, and other vendors to join up for five days of fun, friendship, and mutual enjoyment of this great motorcoaching lifestyle," said O'Connor. "Country Coach Friends was founded on friendship and we extend an open invitation to all motorcoach owners and vendors to attend a CCFI event.”

(July 10, 2013) -- Following Monday night's severe weather in Toronto and the surrounding area, Aviva Canada, one of the country's leading providers of home, auto, recreational vehicle, group and business insurance, is advising customers on how to start the claim process and stay safe.

(July 10, 2013) -- “This was a product generated strictly by customer demand from owners of later model RV’s that use a black roof top cover theme to accent custom paint and graphics” said Cravens.  “Manufacturers we supply have used the black color for a few years, but the aftermarket has not had it available for a universal retro-fit until now.”