Month: June 2014

Recreational vehicle shipments are projected to total 349,400 units in 2014, an 8.8% increase above the 2013 total of 321,127, according to a new forecast by RV industry analyst Richard Curtin released today (June 2) at the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) Joint Committee Luncheon. RV shipments are also expected to rise for a sixth consecutive year […]

(June 2, 2014) -- Jayco is kicking off the summer by adding 17 new digital badges for families to collect and share -- bringing the total to 33 badges. Families can visit badgeofownership.jayco.com to post their badges on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter to help spread the camping spirit.

Airstream Inc. has partnered with a dealership in Norway for the first time in its 83-year history. In an announcement made today (June 2), the Jackson Center, Ohio-based firm has appointed Tonsberg-based E-18 Bobil & Caravan as its official dealer in order to meet fast-growing demand for the “silver bullet” caravans across Scandinavia. The move […]

(June 2, 2014) -- Many RV owners don't know that their RV can qualify for the mortgage interest deduction as a second home.

(June 2, 2014) -- Stockton Pass, part of the Coronado National Forest, offers a variety of camping options for travel trailers, fifth wheel and motorhomes, and tents.

(June 2, 2014) -- Indiana State Parks & Reservoirs are extending their May weeknight camping discount for two more weeks. Campers who book a new campsite reservation for two or more consecutive weeknights through June 11, 2014, will receive one of those nights free.

Jayco Inc. has created the Jayco Badge of Ownership program on its website. According to a press release, the Middlebury, Ind.-based builder is kicking off the summer by adding 17 new digital badges for families to collect and share, bringing the total to 33 badges. Families can visit badgeofownership.jayco.com to post their badges on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter […]

Middlebury, Ind.-based Grand Design RV Co. announced today (June 2) the introduction of its new Reflection 27RL SLE super-lightweight fifth-wheel. “We designed the product around the current Reflection fifth-wheel, but on a lighter-weight platform. Our primary focus was the half-ton pickup owner who wants the look and value of the current Reflection fifth-wheel, but doesn’t have […]

(June 2, 2014) -- More than 60 new campers attended a Texas Outdoor Family program at Huntsville State park on Saturday learning the basics of camping.

(June 1, 2014) -- A Prattville, Ala. teenager, 14-year-old Tyler, who has cushing. a rare disease, had a wish to spend more time with his family. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Alabama and Burton Campers, Tyler received a pop-up camper.