Month: June 2015

(June 30, 2015) -- The owners of Bayley’s Camping Resort in Old Orchard Beach explained to WMTW the harsh winter has inspired campers to enjoy the summer weather. Some campers said no matter how booked campgrounds are, they're just excited for the Fourth of July weekend.

(June 30, 2015) -- Three campers have been found in good condition after they accidentally walked off a trail at New Hampshire’s Bear Brook State Park and called 911.

(June 30, 2015) -- Research shows that short micro-breaks spent looking at a nature scene have a rejuvenating effect on the brain — boosting levels of attention — and also that kids who attend schools featuring more greenery fare better on cognitive tests, the Washington Post explained.

(June 30, 2015) -- Two people narrowly escaped injury when the camper they were sleeping in caught fire in Lawton, Okla. A friend who saw the fire was able to help them escape.

(June 30, 2015) -- "The product is available through perks for making contributions. A $4,200 contribution is rewarded with a personalized special edition ScarabRV and there are bulk packages of five or 10 for dealers," said Kratavil. "It will take approximately six months for the ScarabRVs to be delivered."

(June 30, 2015) -- Cancer has left a Central Florida boy unable to travel because it’s just too risky for his health, 13 News explained. But that all changed on Monday when Make-A-Wish Foundation and La Mesa RV teamed up together to give him a RV to travel around Florida with his family.

The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) announced the relocation of its administration office to Burlington, Ontario, effective July 1. According to a press release, CRVA had subleased office space from the Ontario Recreational Dealers Association (ORVDA) since 2010, but after assessment of the needs of each association by their respective boards, the decision was made […]

(June 30, 2015) -- The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association had subleased office space from The Ontario Recreational Dealers Association (ORVDA) since 2010, but after assessing the needs of each association by their respective board of directors, the decision was made to move the CRVA into its own premises.

(June 30, 2015) -- A RV fire believed to have started by kids playing nearby in Youngstown, Ohio, spread to a nearby abandoned home.

(June 30, 2015) -- We’ve also heard from many RVDA members over the years who have their own tire stories. There are many reasons tires fail and knowing the causes is important to everyone in the industry. As RVIA’s vice president of standards Bruce Hopkins told me, tires are a safety feature, not a commodity.