Month: June 2014

(June 26, 2014) -- Heavy rains overnight washed out roads in Woodstock, N.H. and washed away some campsites at Lost River Campground, forcing campers to head to higher ground.

(June 26, 2014) -- These techniques do not just help RV dealerships get more visibility in search engines, but will also lay the groundwork for better customer relationships that result in greater loyalty, which have obvious benefits.

(June 26, 2014) -- The high water on the Mississippi River is causing flooding at Pettibone Campground in La Crosse, Wis. All 300 campsites are closed and all but a few tent sites are underwater.

(June 26, 2014) -- Bill Murphy operates REF, which is a camper turned mobile classroom that has two real Honda motorcycles that are hooked up to a traffic simulator, enabling drivers to learn how they need to behave in precarious situations.

(June 26, 2014) -- When Pinky Gerrard went travelling in Australia in a VW camper van, she loved it so much she had it shipped over when she returned. And the 34-year-old is devastated after discovering it’s been stolen – and is begging the thieves who took her beloved ‘Cherry’ to bring it back.

(June 26, 2014) -- Shrewsbury-based Jolly Good Vehicle Rentals has increased its fleet of Volkswagen Camper Vans to four this year following demand from customers.

(June 26, 2014) -- A group of teenaged hikers set up camp this week near Grand Bay-Westerfield, NB when one of them went to get fresh water and got lost.

Winnebago Industries Inc. reported a 48.6% increase in net income in its fiscal third quarter, spurred by continued strong performance in motorhome operations coupled with an increase in towable sales. Revenues for the period, ended May 31, increased 13.5% to $247.7 million versus $218.2 million for the fiscal 2013 third quarter. Net income grew 48.6% to […]

Wholesale shipments of all RVs continued to improve in May, growing to 35,511 units, up 5.1% from last month and 9.1% from a year ago. This was the best May total in eight years and the best single monthly total since March of 2007. On a seasonally adjusted basis, May’s total represented an annual rate […]

Today’s video features a segment from Travel Channel’s “Extreme RVs” showcasing the “family- and pet-friendly” A.C.E. motorhome by Thor Motor Coach. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.