Month: December 2013

(Dec. 19, 2013) -- “There are actually several campgrounds throughout the Sierra that are open in winter,” said Sipe “They stay open not only to accommodate downhill and cross-country ski enthusiasts, but people who enjoy snowboarding, snowmobiling, snow tubing and other winter activities.”

(Dec. 19, 2013) -- The camping season and heatwaves of Summer may seem like an age ago, but that's no reason to pack away camping equipment or put your motorhome, caravan or campervan under cover.

TAMPA, Fla. — Don Wallace, the founder and former CEO of Lazydays RV, has filed a lawsuit against is former legal counsel accusing the firms of making errors in drafting a lease that resulted in $26 million in damages, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reported. Wallace sold Lazydays in 1999 and formed I-4 Land Holdings, ...

Cleveland, Ohio-based Class B builder Advanced RV has introduced several new “personalized” coaches, designed to meet customers’ expressed travel needs. According to a press release, Advanced RV now offers the 2014 Sprinter chassis, which features a seven-speed transmission and four-cylinder engine with dual turbo for smooth acceleration. “We’re constantly amazed — and challenged — by [...]

When Tom Walworth and his wife planned a weekend getaway to Traverse City, Mich., earlier this year with friends, they didn’t book a hotel. Instead, they rented an RV. Bloomberg reported that in addition to saving about $100 on food and lodging, Walworth got a taste of an activity he’s analyzed for more than 30 [...]

Continued demand for motorhomes coupled with “firmer pricing” to protect margins helped fuel a robust first quarter for Winnebago Industries Inc., as the company reported a 50.8% gain in net income on 15% growth in revenue. Sales for the 13-week fiscal first quarter, ended Nov. 30, were $222.7 million, compared with $193.6 million for the [...]

The Dow Jones industrial average soared almost 300 points, well over 1%, shortly after the Federal Reserve announced today (Dec.) that it will reduce its stimulus for the U.S. economy because the job market has shown steady improvement. As reported by the Associated Press, the shift could lead to higher long-term borrowing rates for individuals [...]

A business controlled by Don Wallace, founder and former CEO of Lazydays RV, claims in a lawsuit that Broad and Cassel and Holland & Knight made errors in drafting a ground lease that resulted in $26 million in damages. The Tampa Bay Business Journal reported the controversy involves the lease and sale of 126 acres [...]

(Dec. 18, 2013) -- Controversy is brewing in the RV industry with accusations of dirty tricks being leveled by web developers, and dealers claiming their websites are being instantly shut off if they contemplate switching to a new hosting company, RV Daily Report has learned.

(Dec. 18, 2013) -- “We’ve integrated a water trap into the macerator assembly to enhance performance and ensure odorless operation, and we’ve added a new 360-degree rim wash design. In addition to the normal flush setting that uses .85 gallons of water, we offer an eco-conscious dry bowl setting that uses just 0.45 gallons," said Schutz.