Month: January 2014

(Jan. 22, 2014) -- The Grand Gathering, the world's largest gathering of grandparents and great grandparents, takes place here March 6 to 9. So many grands are expected, organizers hope to set a new world record.

Carefree Communities Inc. further expanded its presence in the Ontario, Canada market with the acquisition of 13 RV resorts from Toronto-based Castle Vacation Parks. The properties currently have approximately 3,000 RV sites with the capacity to expand to more than 4,250 sites. According to a press release, 10 of the 13 properties are located on [...]

Responding to strong sales, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based American RV is undertaking a five-acre expansion of its display lot. “Right now, we have about five acres of current display, and we are going to double that,” said Chad Neff, American RV general manager. The Grand Rapids Business Journal reported that American RV sits on 19 acres [...]

(Jan. 22, 2014) -- According to FRVTA Executive Director Lance Wilson, a total of 56,953 RV enthusiasts passed through the gates at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa for “public days” at the Jan.15 to 19 event.

(Jan. 22, 2014) -- The properties currently have approximately 3,000 RV sites with the capacity to expand to over 4,250 sites. Ten of the 13 properties are located on lakes and offer scenic waterfront sites and outdoor recreational amenities and activities.

(Jan. 22, 2014) -- The judge sided with Bob Brewer that Evert's dealership and three employees had slandered Clovis RV and Fresno RV. He ordered Evert's to pay $500,000 in actual damages and $4 million in punitive damages, the paper noted.

Serving as an annual harbinger for the RV industry, last week’s Florida RV SuperShow gave rise to a positive outlook for the coming year as the host Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) reported record attendance and “brisk sales” for the participating dealers and suppliers. According to FRVTA Executive Director Lance Wilson, 56,953 RV enthusiasts passed [...]

It looks like compliance will be the No. 1 topic at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) convention in New Orleans this weekend, judging from the many F&I workshops, trade show displays, and all manner of sales pitches scheduled to take place. Automotive News reported that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which is campaigning [...]

(Jan. 22, 2014) -- A century after the sale of land that ultimately became the first piece of the White Mountain National Forest, outdoor recreation advocates are asking for a historical marker to commemorate the sale.

(Jan. 22, 2014) -- Telford based Motorhome dealership in England, Travelworld, is celebrating a boom in business, reporting sales doubling year-on-year for the last quarter of 2013.