Month: January 2014

Year-over-year Canadian towable retail sales declined  for the second straight month, down 15.5% in November, while registrations for the first 11 months were up 3.5%. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector plunged 14.8% in November but gained 7.2% for the 11 [...]

Nearly half of baby boomers who are in the work force today say they don’t expect to retire until they’re 66 or older, and one in 10 think they’ll never stop working, according to a new poll. According to a Los Angeles Times report, financial concerns are the biggest factor driving boomers’ diminished retirement plans, [...]

The Good Sam RV Travel Guide and Campground Directory has released its list of Top Snowbird Parks for 2014. According to a press release, these special RV parks stand out for their amenities and accommodations for winter travelers seeking fun in the sun. Each of the Top Snowbird Parks offers activities, services and comforts tailored to travelers [...]

Two stalwart categories of aluminum boats and the largest segment of fiberglass boats delivered solidly higher sales in December that enabled the recreational boat industry to finish 2013 with a month of double-digit gains. Soundings Trade Only reported that sales of pontoon boats rose by 28.5%, or 74, to 334, and sales of fishing boats [...]

(Jan. 21, 2014) -- Even before the 2008-2009 recession, financial advisers were warning that some Baby Boomers were carrying too much debt, saving too little, and relying too heavily on Social Security to retire comfortably, according to Gallup. And then came the economic collapse.

(Jan. 21, 2014) -- "It is our goal to make this service more readily available to RV owners and technicians all around the world," said founder Onna Lee Ford. "Very soon, RV owners everywhere will be able to receive the same great quality control that has been received at FRVTS for the past 30 years."

(Jan. 21, 2014) -- At Camping World, we expect our managers to lead with integrity, honor and commitment. We offer training and assistance to help our leaders fulfill the mission of the business. We offer very competitive industry compensation, benefits and a sign-on bonus for qualified and experienced personnel.

(Jan. 21, 2014) -- At Camping World, we expect our managers to lead with integrity, honor an commitment. We offer training and assistance to help our leaders fulfill the mission of the business. We offer very competitive Industry compensation and benefits. Sign-on bonus eligibility for experienced and qualified personnel.

Legislation sponsored by New Hampshire Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R-Meredith) intended to dispel confusion about the taxation of recreational vehicles received a favorable reception from the Senate Ways and Means Committee last week. “We have a crazy quilt of inconsistent treatment of recreational vehicles across the state,” Forrester said. “Temporary and portable recreational vehicles were never [...]

(Jan. 21, 2014) -- Tim Sheehan, the new chief executive officer for Lazydays gave insight at the Florida RV SuperShow about the appeal of RVs and the importance of a single sale.