Month: July 2015

Today’s video offers an in-depth walk-around of Newmar Corp.’s 2016 Ventana LE diesel-powered motorhome targeting first-time diesel buyers. To view the video click here or scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

(June 24, 2015) -- "Defensible space" is a campground or RV park's front line defense against wildfire. Creating and maintaining defensible space around the property can dramatically increase the chance of a building surviving a wildfire, and improves the safety of firefighters defending the property, Philadelphia Insurance Companies noted.

(July 24, 2015) -- The adult day care center is officially closed; it’s time for you to own your career. Business change is moving at the speed of light, and to keep the pace, your organization needs you to be your own career architect. Owning your career is a new mindset that must be adapted by professionals who intend to be relevant today and in 2025.

(July 24, 2015) -- In two overlapping hearings, well over a dozen Republican and Democratic members of Congress explored ways to keep national parks cherished and enjoyed – and the efforts of concessionaires were clearly seen as key to these goals, said Crandall.

Boosting financial support for one of Elkhart County’s most popular community events, Keystone RV Co. will be the official sponsor of “Famous Food Row” at this year’s 4-H Fair. According to a press release, the”Famous Food Row” is the main north-south fair thoroughfare jam-packed with vendors with every type of delicious and unusual food. Keystone President Matt Zimmerman […]

(July 24, 2015) -- Spend the summer on stunning treasure islands assisting campers and sharing the island’s stories: it’s walkways, the stunning coastline, native bush and wildlife. Camp hosts are offered accommodation or transport for motorhome/campervan while hosting.

The world is awash in diesel, sending prices plunging and delivering some commuters a rare bounty. Diesel at the pump was cheaper than regular gasoline in 21 states Wednesday (July 22), according to auto club AAA. The national average price for retail gasoline, at $2.75 a gallon, was 4.6 cents below diesel, compared with an […]

German motorhome manufacturer Knaus Tabbert has announced increased sales for 2014 and a storming start to 2015, despite many European markets remaining flat, according to Out & About Live. Sales Manager, Gerd Adamietzki, said, “Additional growth could be generated especially, but not only, in the camper van and motorhome segment.” With about 13,000 vehicles produced, […]

Indiana’s Elkhart County has one of the fastest-growing manufacturing industries in the country. The Elkhart Truth reported that in 2014, the county ranked fourth in the nation for manufacturing job growth, with 3,194 new manufacturing jobs added, according to Headlight Data, a firm that aggregates and analyzes economic and workforce data released by the federal government. […]

Editor’s Note: To view a slideshow scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. The Grand National Rally Grounds in Forest City, Iowa, has been buzzing with energy this week as WIT Club members celebrate the 46th Annual WIT Grand National Rally (GNR).  According to a press release, more than 1,000 motorhomes have attended […]