Month: October 2013

(Oct. 30, 2013) -- “There may be a time in all of our lives when we feel like we have everything going for us, or we feel like the deck is completely stacked against us. For some attending RVIA's annual show, one of those times might be now,” Pletcher said. “Brian Holman knows how both of those extremes feel, and his life is a testimony to what it means to stay anchored to our faith no matter what, rain or shine, and emerge victorious.”

(Oct. 30, 2013) -- A historic neighborhood in Houston is split over an RV parked in a vacant lot at Cleveland and Valentine, writes KHOU. Several neighbors have been complaining to the city, convinced that someone has been illegally living inside the vehicle.

Camping Canada’s RV Lifestyle Magazine and Dealer News will present the 2013 Walter Paseska Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award during this year’s Canada Night on Dec. 2 at the Galt House Hotel as part of the upcoming Louisville Show. This year’s nominees include: Ian Moore of Big Boy’s Toys, Kyle Redmond of Bucars [...]

(Oct. 30, 2013) -- La Plata County is considering legal action against the owners of Five Branches Camper Park in Bayfield, three years after first notifying them of alleged building and land-use code violations, writes The Durango Herald.

(Oct. 30, 2013) -- The 5000SD is capable of handling tongue weights of 3,500 pounds and trailer weights of 22,000 pounds. "These extreme weights are now carried by the Trailer Toad and not the coach. This offers motorhome owners new opportunities as far as trailer towing options are concerned without worrying about overloading the coach frame, suspension or tires," said Nicholson

(Oct. 30, 2013) -- The first-degree murder charge has been dropped against three men accused of a deadly beating at Wake's Bush Park Camping Resort in May, reports WTVR.

(Oct. 30, 2013) -- "Savvy Senior" Jim Miller writes in the Huffington Post that the affordability, comfort, convenience and personal freedom RVs offer have made them immensely popular. He offers his tips on RV and camping options.

Baseball, RVs and religion. This unlikely trinity will converge at the 2013 RVI Leadership Prayer Breakfast during the upcoming Louisville Show on Dec. 4, 7-8:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, with an address from Brian Holman, former pitcher for the Montreal Expos and the Seattle Mariners. According to a press release, Holman’s path outside [...]

(Oct. 30, 2013) -- “It is great to see that we continue to have an increase in visitors to our parks,” Doherty said. "As our province continues to grow and prosper, our government will continue to look for ways to enhance our parks and improve on the experience for our visitors.”

California-based multilocation dealer Mike Thompson RV announced that it has added Thor Motor Coach’s Vegas, a 24-foot Class A motorhome the company is marketing as a “Recreational Utility Vehicle” (RUV). “We understand  RVers have similar goals when they purchase an RV, such as spending more time with their family, summer vacations, or retiring and hitting [...]