Month: May 2014

Editor’s Note: The following is an editorial from the San Francisco Gate outlining a new initiative from Parks Forward to resurrect the state’s trouble state park system. Parks Forward – a blue-ribbon commission studying the troubled California State Parks system – is proposing a surprisingly bold vision for the future of parks in California: a brand-new privately […]

(May 2, 2014) -- This annual contest encourages amateur photographers to explore the nation's federal lands and share their experiences by capturing and submitting their favorite shots. The winning picture may also be featured on the annual Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

(May 2, 2014) -- Sales were $858.8 million, up approximately 13.7 percent on a year-over-year basis, while non-GM sales grew over 50 percent on a year-over-year basis to $287.8 million. Gross profit was $121.9 million, or 14.2 percent of sales.

U.S. car buyers came out of hibernation in April to spend on pickup trucks and SUVs, fueling an auto sales rebound that analysts expect to last the rest of the year. The Associated Press reported that total sales grew to just under 1.4 million cars and trucks, up about 8% from a year ago. Sales […]

Today’s video comes from Winnebago Industries Inc. offering a look at the company’s Dealer Days event held April 14-16 in Las Vegas. To access the video click here or scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Kitchener, Ontario-based Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc., the No. 1 selling class B motorhome manufacturer in North America, has introduced new interior cabinetry in a bold ebony vinyl finish. According to a press release, the dark matte finished oak cabinetry is accented with real granite countertops, black and gray leather seating, and stainless steel and brushed nickel […]

(May 1, 2014) -- “MBA has always supported the efforts of the RVDA and the RV Learning Center,” said Alanko. “We support the convention because it is the engine that drives the RVDA. The success of every business is dependent on the positive development of all facets."

(May 1, 2014) -- Dogwood Valley Camping Resort is starting the 2014 camping season with more than $1 million in improvements and a new identity. The 202-site park opened last weekend as the second Ohio campground in the Jellystone Park network.

(May 1, 2014) -- "With over 18 cubic feet of refrigerator and freezer space, the Samsung offers an impressive 70 percent more storage than the largest RV refrigerators," said Miller. “We hear from many campers who desire the added capacity of a true residential refrigerator like the Samsung."

(May 1, 2014) -- Personal consumer expenditures rose a stronger-than-expected 0.9 percent in March 2014, which was above expectations for a 0.6 percent increase, to build on an upwardly revised 0.5 percent (was 0.3 percent) gain in February, RBC Economics reported.