Month: January 2014

“Tents for Troops” reported it has added 15 parks across 13 states during the past two weeks. According to a press release, the program offers free RV and camping sites to active military personnel and their families by utilizing your otherwise vacant sites. “We are getting close to having parks in all 50 states,” said founder [...]

(Jan. 27, 2014) -- A fire that caused nearly $130,000 in damage was possibly caused by an electric heater in a garage and camper malfunctioning.

(Jan. 27, 2014) -- Iowa DNR is accepting applications for campground hosts at several campgrounds. Hosts will get free camping while helping the park staff assisting campers and other tasks.

(Jan. 27, 2014) -- The ninth annual RV and Outdoor Sports Show in southern Minnesota at the Verizon Wireless Center was the biggest yet. The banquet hall was opened to accommodate the larger crowd.

(Jan. 27, 2014) -- Campers can avoid bear attacks if they are knowledgeable of a bear's behavior. Also, campers should be aware of certain surroundings and if they do come in contact with a bear they should be prepared and know how to act.

(Jan. 27, 2014) -- Technology is making outdoor recreational activities better and less expensive. Because of technology, RVs and campers are built with stronger material yet lighter to transport.

(Jan. 27, 2014) -- In the past two weeks, Tents for Troops has added 15 RV parks and campgrounds across 13 states that offer free camping to active duty military members and their families. The group now has member parks in 47 states.

(Jan. 27, 2014) -- “Depending on if you have a single point location or you have multiple locations, I think the biggest thing is to keep your business development center centralized," said Baidas. "Everything needs to come into one place and then you can manage it from there."

RV wholesale shipments tracked by RVIA reached 321,127 units in 2013, a gain of 12.4% over the previous year. This was nearly twice the annual total of 2009 and marked the fourth consecutive annual increase since the end of the last recession for the RV industry. Monthly totals saw wholesale deliveries climb 14.3% in December, rising [...]

Michigan-based International RV World is holding its first Lightweight RV and Campground Expo this weekend at the Bay City Civic Arena. According to a press release, the event began on Friday (Jan. 24) and runs through Sunday, and will feature food, raffle prizes, campground information and live music. The expo will be debuting new lightweight [...]