Month: September 2014

(Sept. 2, 2014) -- For families in search of campgrounds offering Halloween festivities, the Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds of Michigan (ARVC Michigan) has several campgrounds hosting events celebrating the spirit of Halloween.

  Kropf Industries Inc. surged to the top of the recreation park trailer rankings with a 15.6% market share for the first six months of the year, according to Statistical Surveys Inc. of Grand Rapids, Mich. The Goshen, Ind.-based builder reported in a press release that Kropf increased sales in a market that was down […]

Germany’s Caravan Salon, the world’s largest trade fair for motorhomes and caravans, opened in Düsseldorf Saturday (Aug. 30). Examiner.com reported that the annual recreational vehicle extravaganza, which draws in excess of 150,000 visitors, is said to be “the world’s largest meeting place for the international RVindustry.” It provides a perfect sales platform for RV manufacturers and suppliers […]

For Doug and Nicki Craig, the ”aha” moment came in 2007. He felt terrible. It was his heart. After triple bypass surgery, he and his wife vowed to start enjoying life to the fullest. They didn’t want any regrets. As reported by the Tampa Tribune, they bought a 27-foot Winnebago and took trips across the […]

Kitchener, Ontario-based Class B manufacturer Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. officially launched its new Touring Series coach, the TS Adventurous.  Roadtrek’s Touring Series (TS) Adventurous, built on Mercedes Benz chassis, offers luxury accommodations, beautiful styling and state-of-the-art technology, according to a press release.  The company has continued its trend of clean and sleek lines on the exterior of […]

(Sept. 1, 2014) -- The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, which regulates the use of pesticides, says the herbicide applicator violated state regulations because there were unprotected visitors present at the campground during the time of the spraying.

(Sept. 1, 2014) -- "It's just an eclectic, iconic special opportunity that people look for," said Howell, who added that seven Airstreams are in place now, with room for up to 30 right on the water.

(Sept. 1, 2014) -- The Tax Asset Protection Plan was adopted on June 17 to protect Navistar's valuable tax assets by reducing the likelihood of an unintended "ownership change" under IRS guidelines. It is designed to prevent someone from becoming a 5 percent or greater owner.

(Sept. 1, 2014) -- Lippert Components and E&P Hydraulics announced Friday that E&P will sell and distribute LCI products, including in-wall slideout systems, windows and electronic control systems, on an exclusive basis to the European caravan and motorhome market.

(Sept. 1, 2014) -- The survey, commissioned by outdoors giant Go Outdoors questioned a total of 2,831 campers. 37 percent of subjects reported that they had been camping, which includes caravanning and motorhome trips, within the last month.