Month: September 2014

Topeka, Ind.-based towable builder CrossRoads RV announced a patent pending flush-floor slide design on the all-new Cameo CM39FL fifth-wheel, which debuted at this week’s Elkhart County RV Open House.  “Our unique concept boasts a patent-pending, upper deck, flush-floor slide design,” said Cameo Product Manager Rudy Boals. “This feature yields significantly more slide headroom, and greater versatility […]

Fleetwood RV continues to experience solid growth in 2014 as the Decatur, Ind.-based builder reported solid sales at the recently completed America’s Largest RV Show. According to a press release, Fleetwood experienced a nearly 40% increase in Class A retail sales compared to last year’s show. Grumbine’s RV partnered with Fleetwood for sales support with […]

(Sept. 19, 2014) -- Slaloming in a sports car, on snow or in the water is a blast and can be quite a challenge. But if you’ve ever wanted to know how an Airstream trailer handles a slalom course, you can take up the challenge at the 2014 California RV Show in Pomona at the Fairplex, Gate 9, Oct. 10 to 19.

(Sept. 19, 2014) -- Campers heading to the Haldon Arm, New Zealand camping ground today for its opening day can rest assured the $300 they will be paying in camp fees will be well spent.

(Sept. 19, 2014) -- The U.S. Forest Service announced Wednesday that it will spend about $700,000 this year to renovate Cedar Point Campground in the Croatan National Forest, N.C.

(Sept. 29, 2014) -- This episode of RV Industry News features interviews with two women working in the RV industry. The first segment features Marcia Galvin, with Normandy Farms Campground in Foxborough, Mass., who is also the chairman of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. The second segment features Linda Mailhot, the co-owner of Seacoast RV in Saco, Maine, which is one of the largest park model dealerships in the nation specializing in mobile RV repair service.

(Sept. 19, 2014) -- The Kentuck Lake Campground and boat landing, located in Vilas County near the town of Alvin, Wis. will be closed beginning September 22 for construction.

(Sept. 19, 2014) -- Cheapflights.ca, has picked its top 10 free campsites around the world. Included in the list are Burns Lake Village Campground, B.C. and Lava Point Campground in Zion National Park, Utah.

(Sept. 19, 2014) -- Owners of Sunrise Cove Marina and Campground, Paul and Renee Gladding and Rāna Ninneman, placed a "no access" sign to the pier, except for campers, because of complaints about early-morning fishermen.

(Sept. 19, 2014) -- To help leaf peepers find the best scenery, Georgia’s State Parks offer an online “Leaf Watch” travel planner, found at www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/leafwatch. Beginning in October, regular updates will keep travelers posted on how fall color is progressing across Georgia’s Blue Ridge.