Month: July 2014

Camper Jay Conner of Billings, Mont., was road weary as he and his wife made their way across Northern California’s  U.S. 395. They thought they had a ways to go to find their next campground. Then, they saw that familiar yellow Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) sign. “It was a great delight to find this new […]

It doesn’t take a full tank of gas between here and a state or national park to see that the once-simple motorhome has, well, evolved. All the comforts of a Paris apartment, more electronics than on the International Space Station and, in some cases, they have grown seemingly long enough to land a Cessna on top. As reported […]

In the past 90 days more than 4,500 visitors to the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum toured the modern manufactured home exhibit located on east side of the Hall of Fame complex in Elkhart, Ind. “Almost 100% of those who pay admission to the museum not only visit the historic RV and mobile home […]

The ROUTE 66 RV network announced that it has added eight new dealership locations since April, boosting its total to nearly 160 full-service independent RV dealer sites in 42 states and provinces. ROUTE 66 noted in a press release that all locations did not represent new dealerships, but that the “aggressive expansion of our existing ROUTE 66 dealers […]

(July 17, 2014) -- “We’re obviously excited about the addition of Rodale and the 'Mighty Cord' line of power cords into Valterra’s growing list of brand name products,” said Grengs. “In addition, we are pleased that Bryan Fletcher, Rodale’s owner and president, has agreed to join Valterra’s management team."

(July 17, 2014) -- While all of these new locations are not new dealerships to the network, the aggressive expansion of existing Route 66 dealers in the United States and Canada is a great sign of the times for both the network and the industry as a whole, said Merrill.

(July 17, 2014) -- "With show specials being offered by almost every exhibiting company, dealers can make some incredible buying choices during the show," said Ackerman. "Cash discounts, freight allowances and free floorplan programs have made St. Louis the place to be in 2014."

(July 17, 2014) -- Viking RV has issued two separate recalls for recreational trailers to correct tire pressure issues. The affected vehicles incorrectly list the recommended tire air pressure.

(July 17, 2014) -- A week's stay in a cabin or campsite is up for grabs in a photo contest sponsored by the Virginia State Parks system.

(July 17, 2014) -- Parks Canada officials are on the lookout for a cinnamon-coloured black bear that ripped open a tent in the backcountry near Lake Minnewanka, AB on Saturday, July 12.