Month: December 2013

(December 8, 2013) -- The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is announcing a new directive on recreation fees which takes effect immediately on Monday, Dec. 9.

(Dec. 9, 2013) -- Forest River is recalling some RVs due to incorrect tire inflation pressures on the vehicle certification label, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported today.

Mercedes-Benz is likely to launch an all-wheel-drive version of its Sprinter van in the United States, a spokesman said at a press event. Automotive News reported that the vehicle, which would be sold by both the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner brands, will arrive by 2015 at the latest. The all-wheel-drive Sprinter sold in Europe has a [...]

(Dec. 9, 2013) -- Powered by Google Hangouts on Air, Fulltime Families TV will address timely and captivating topics, pertinent to the new generation of RVers. With host Kimberly Travaglino, the show will feature panel discussions on a variety of topics, including healthcare for full-time RVers, how to make money on the road, family destinations and domicile options.

(December 9, 2013) -- RV manufacturers expect to pass another milestone in their steady recovery from the recession that landed the industry in a deep ditch.

(Dec. 6, 2013) -- “The difference between our app and others is that ours allows you to set your own camping preferences and store your profile on the mobile device,” said Kearns. “The app will rank the available parks based on your preferences ensuring an ideal camping spot.”

(December 9, 2013) -- After more than 1.5 million vehicles, from camper vans to pick-up versions to cargo models, Volkswagen will no longer make the Kombi.

Today’s video comes from Red Bay, Ala.-based Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. offering a historical look at the family legacy and a history of building high-end motorhomes. To view the video click here or scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Continuing with its annual tradition, Illinois-based Finnegan’s RV will once again be offering tours of Rockton and South Beloit to see some of the beautiful displays. According to a report in the Beloit Daily News, the first set of RVs will depart from Grinnell Hall Senior Center on Wednesday (Dec. 11). The tours are open [...]

(Dec. 9, 2013) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The percentage of Americans who are "thriving" increased in November to 52.2 percent, ending a five-month decline. Forty-four percent of Americans rated their lives such that they were considered "struggling" and 4 percent were "suffering," according to Gallup.