Month: December 2015

(Dec. 1, 2015) -- The Grand Canyon wants to change the way backcountry areas are managed as more outdoor enthusiasts take to the park's open spaces, with proposals that would require hikers using the most popular inner-canyon trails to spend a few dollars on a permit.

(Dec. 1, 2015) -- The Mid West camping destination Lucky Bay would restrict camping and beach access under proposed changes by Northampton, Australia, Shire Council.

(Dec. 1, 2015) -- A father is charged with child neglect after deputies said drugs and drug paraphernalia was found in a camper in Putnam County, Fla., with his 5-year-old son.

Today’s video comes from Bristol, Ind.-based Haulmark Motor Coach, offering an overview of its quad-slide Status luxury coach. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.      

Sam Parks of Camp-Out RV Centre in Stratford, Ontario, was presented with the prestigious 2015 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award Monday (Nov. 30) at the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada’s Canada Night Dinner in Louisville, Ky. “I am truly honored to receive this award,” said Parks during the event, according to a […]

In his first remarks to the industry as Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) president at the association’s Outlook 2016 program, Frank Hugelmeyer said he is optimistic about both the short- and long-term prospects for the RV market. “We have erased the dip caused by the Great Recession with RV shipments nearing record levels,” said Hugelmeyer […]

A team of RV industry marketing professionals reported on how the RV industry’s advertising and public relations initiatives are elevating awareness of RV travel and camping among consumers at “Outlook 2016: More to See,” the kickoff event to the National RV Trade Show. According to a press release, a fast-paced, multimedia presentation, featuring Go RVing […]

(Dec. 1, 2015) -- Business owners at Allora, Australia, fear a council decision to charge overnight campers in a popular park could drive away visitors and damage their businesses.

(Dec. 1, 2015) -- The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association reported 33,843 RV units were shipped to retailers in October, a 4.6 percent increase over October 2014. Year-to-date shipments of towable RVs are up 4.9 percent over this time last year, and motorhome shipments are up 5.8 percent.

(Dec. 1, 2015) -- Canadian couple, Kevin and Ruth Read, decided to quit their jobs and sell their Ottawa home to travel the world in a RV.