Month: June 2014

(June 20, 2014) -- Residents in many communities in Southern Alberta continue to battle heavy rain and flooding. The rush is on at a campground north of Standoff for people to get their belongings out after officials opened up the Waterton Dam Thursday.

  Editor’s Note: The following column, authored by Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) Chairman Jeff Hirsch and appearing in the June issue of RV Executive Today, previews the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo and the array of learning opportunities for attendees. I’ve never liked learning from my own personal experiences – it costs way too much. I agree with Ben […]

(June 20, 2014) -- Authorities in northeast Iowa closed water-covered roads and persuaded campers to move away from the rivers as flash flooding made life difficult for many.

Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has rolled out its new national television campaign, available for viewing by clicking here or scrolling to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. KOA CEO Jim Rogers introduced the ad to a crowd of RV industry professionals at the 2nd Annual RV Industry Power Breakfast in Elkhart, Ind., […]

(June 20, 2014) -- The National Trust has permitted use of land at the far end of the Avebury, England, car park for campers, a space that can accommodate almost 100 tents, for the annual summer solstice.

(June 20, 2014) -- A family from Tamaqua, Pa. and their seven pets all escaped injury after their SUV and camper overturned in Schuylkill County, Pa.

(June 20, 2014) -- A 33-year-old man has been charged after an attempted theft of a camper trailer at the Bluewater Golf Course and Campground.

Keystone RV Co. reported that its Alpine Group generated strong retail sales in the first quarter, up over 27% for the period, according to Statistical Surveys Inc. of Grand Rapids, Mich. The Alpine Group consists of Keystone’s luxury fifth-wheel Alpine brand and the Avalanche high-profile fifth-wheel. “These double-digit gains do not happen by accident,” says Keystone General Manager […]

(June 20, 2014) -- River View Campground, a large complex containing 30 campsites, just south of Owatonna, Minn., is mostly underwater. The grounds are popular among seasonal campers, some of whom had to pack up.

(June 20, 2014) -- “These double-digit gains do not happen by accident,” said Keystone General Manager Bren Lauck. “Alpine has partnered with some of the strongest dealers in the industry to deliver innovative products with the features today’s buyer is looking for."