Month: February 2014

Snow in 49 of the 50 states is good news for the Sunbelt. According to a press release, campgrounds in southern California, Texas, Florida and Arizona are seeing a boom in occupancy for December–March with travelers seeking a respite from this winter’s ravaging snow and plummeting temperatures. The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) reports that [...]

(Feb. 25, 2014) -- SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth, the release noted.

Looking to expand market share in the growing Class A diesel marketplace, Forest River Inc. initiated an across-the-board restructuring of the division over the past year. “We completely rebuilt the management, sales and design teams, but most importantly the product has taken on a new design and direction,” said Jeff Babcock, general manager. The product [...]

Hosting its grand opening last month, Ventura RV-Car Connection owner Martin Ramirez and his family were overjoyed to introduce the new dealership to the Southern California community. The Ventura County Star reported that after nearly 20 years in the auto industry, Ramirez said his new RV dealership located in the Ventura Auto Center “feels right.” Relying [...]

(Feb. 25, 2014) -- As Clean Up Australia Day approaches, Lake Macquarie's largest wetland continues to face environmental danger due to illegal dumping.

(Feb. 24, 2014) -- Editor Greg Gerber describes his reasons for creating the RV Industry News podcast and what it means for RV Daily Report and the RV industry. He describes the advantages of podcasting, and how this new method of portable on demand broadcasting will enhance the daily newsletter by allowing more quality content to be produced directly from industry sources.

(Feb. 24, 2014) -- Over the weekend, one of my relatives begged me to go with him to an RV show that was taking place at Cardinal's stadium right outside Phoenix in the suburb of Glendale. When we got there, I realized it was just a single dealer show put on by LaMesa RV. But, it was ideally positioned to attract families.

(Feb. 24, 2014) -- “The two companies are a natural match.” said Graber. “Culturally speaking, both Jayco and Open Range enjoy strong relationships with their dealer body recognizing the importance of maintaining a partnership style association.”

(Feb. 24, 2014) -- Encore Inter Park Games named Fun N Sun RV Resort the winner of the 10 game event in Texas.

RV business owners interested in learning more about how to increase website traffic and turn web visitors into customers may register now for RV Camping Connect’s free webinar, “27 Easy Ways to Radically Improve Your RV Camping Business Website.” To register click here. The session, scheduled for Wednesday (Feb. 26) from 4-5 p.m. PT, will [...]