Month: April 2015

(April 14, 2015) -- Expectations of a sizeable rise in March sales were largely premised on indications of a sharp rebound in unit auto sales in the month. Such was confirmed in today’s report, with sales at motor vehicle dealerships rising by 2.7 percent after a 2.1 percent decline in February.

(April 14, 2015) -- For the second consecutive year, Motor Home Specialist announced it has gained the title as the No. 1 volume selling motorhome dealer in the United States for 2014, a title awarded by Statistical Surveys.

(April 14, 2015) -- More changes could be coming to visitors at Carolina Beach. Starting this year, campers are required to sign up for a space at Freeman Park online, prior to pitching their tents.

(April 14, 2015) -- Dubuque's, Iowa, Miller Riverview Campground will open tomorrow, April 15. The reservation process will be done online this year and eventually, all reservations will be able to be made online.

Winnebago Industries Inc.’s recent alliance with Champion Home Builders Inc. and subsequent foray into the growing park model sector was officially christened as part of Winnebago’s Dealer Days last week in Las Vegas. Two Champion-built park models, badged with the iconic Winnebago logo, received scrutiny from Winnebago’s dealer body while also cementing an intriguing licensing […]

Registration continues for the 3rd Annual RV Industry Power Breakfast on May 14. Representatives from many of the industry’s key manufacturers and suppliers will break bread and review a series of fast-paced presentations delivered by local civic leaders, industry spokesmen and state and federal lawmakers representing Northern Indiana’s RV-building hub. To register individuals click here. To register […]

(April 14, 2015) -- A fire gutted a barn and a camper in Winchester, N.H., Monday afternoon and sent one man to the hospital.

(April 14, 2015) -- A woman helping a friend move in Hyden, Ky., had her camper stolen while her cat was still inside.

Omega RV announced it plans to bring 150 manufacturing jobs to Caldwell, Idaho. The Idaho Press-Tribune reported that production has started at the former KIT Manufacturing Co. facility, which produced recreational vehicles for more than 67 years before closing. Omega announced in November that it purchased the intellectual properties, equipment and materials at the KIT Manufacturing […]

Gulf Stream Coach Inc.’s Vista Cruiser ultralight travel trailer is seeing strong response from RVers who plan to spend many days and nights on the road camping, according to a press release. Gulf Stream said that two fundamental features have resonated with “long-haul” RVers: extremely low weight and fuel-saving aerodynamics. These two features combine to minimize wear-and-tear […]