Month: May 2014

(May 28, 2014) -- “With our new factory in full swing, the introduction of new innovative products and features, and new dealers signing on to represent our travel trailers, toy haulers and fifth wheels, our expansion has proven to be very successful,” said Bashaw.

Pacific Coachworks Inc. (PCW) reported that sales for the first quarter showed a 30% increase compared to the previous year. The Perris, Calif.-based towable builder stated in a press release that it “has experienced consistent growth” this year, which is continuing in the second quarter. “With our new factory in full swing, the introduction of new innovative products […]

(May 28, 2014) -- RV Cooking Show has joined forces with PathFinder OutDoor Destinations in Australia to launch the 90daysdownunder: 2 Americans 1 Road Trip tour, designed to explore and inspire Australian caravan holiday park, travel, and food experiences in the land Down Under.

Manufacturer shipments to retailers of all RVs were measured at 33,774 units in April this year, a gain of 5.4% over the same month last year. After a hectic winter where severe weather constrained some deliveries, it appears a semblance of normalcy has returned to the RV market. This was the best April in seven […]

(May 27, 2014) -- The 486 KOA locations in North America saw 3 percent more camper check-ins this year, compared to results from the Memorial Day Weekend in 2013. Thusfar in the 2014 camping season, KOA has seen an increase in short-term camping nights of nearly 5 percent, compared to the same period in 2013.

(May 27, 2014) -- "Troy Bradley also sees the importance of having a website that acts as an additional Legacy RV salesperson," said Engel. "Although smaller in size compared to some of its competitors, the small staff shouldn’t fool you. Legacy RV knows how to get the job done."

(May 27, 2014) -- A 60-year-old Cheyenne man died from natural causes while camping at Glendo State Park, Wyo.

(May 27, 2014) -- "Same campground" camper check ins for the Big Weekend were up nearly 5 percent, and overall camper nights were up 6.3 percent. Registration revenues at KOA campgrounds for the Care Camps Big Weekend were up 11 percent.

Tents and all the equipment required for camping will be offered through a pilot project this summer at two Canadian national parks in the Maritimes, CBC News Nova Scotia reported. Parks Canada wants to increase camper numbers by offering what’s called equipped camping for $55 a night in nine of its locations including Kouchibouguac National […]

(May 27, 2014) -- Beacon 44 RV Park has won a statewide marketing award, "Rack Card of the Year" award, from the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO).