Month: October 2014

(Oct. 6, 2014) -- Discussing digital marketing in the United States and abroad, Evanne Schmarder, principal of Roadabode Productions, is slated to address European park resort owners and operators at the Autumn 2014 LeadingCampings of Europe Member Assembly in Bormes-les-Mimosas, France, Oct. 8 to 10.

In yet another RV industry consolidation move, NTP Distribution Inc. parent Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. is acquiring Atlanta-based Stag-Parkway Inc., the nation’s largest distributor of RV aftermarket parts and accessories. “That’s confirmed,” Jane Donnelly marketing director for NTP, the country’s second largest distributor, told RVBUSINESS.com. “I believe the deal closed Friday.”The news was spreading quickly today […]

RV One Superstores Inc. held a grand opening Saturday (Oct. 4) to mark the completion of its new headquarters location in Albany, N.Y., representing the largest facility in the dealership’s five-store chain. According to President and CEO Don Strollo, the opening created a “major event” for the surrounding community, indicative not only of RV One’s […]

(Oct. 6, 2014) -- Winson Bennett, owner of Elm River Park in Lower Debert, NS, is facing a tough decision after heavy rain caused severe damage to the campground that insurance won't cover.

(Oct. 6, 2014) -- The Nature Conservancy is teaming up with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee and Lamar Advertising to fight the spread of invasive insects that are destroying the region’s native forest.

(Oct. 6, 2014) -- A murder investigation is underway in Knott County, Ky. after a man, 19, was gunned down at the Knott County Trail Ride campground.

(Oct. 6, 2014) -- Noccalula Falls Campground in Gadsden, Ala. is hosting the annual G Roundup tractor show this Friday and Saturday.

(Oct. 6, 2014) -- A propane tank exploded in Santee Lakes Campground, Calif. seriously injuring the two men who were trying to light a propane stove.

Begg’s Black Book, offering a monthly analysis of the wholesale specialty vehicle market, reported that motorhome auction values rose about 13% in September, continuing an “up and down trend” for the segment. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. Black Book Editor Ricky Beggs reported that the […]

(Oct. 6, 2014) -- A rodeo bull has broken free and rampaged through a family campsite at the Deni Ute Muster, Australian festival.