Month: February 2016

This week’s 2016 Chicago Auto Show features some electrifying debuts, a few things just for fun, and everything in between. According to a Gizmag report, the 2017 Nissan Armada was one of the few vehicles to debut in Chicago. This big sport utility is the flagship for the make’s SUV line and features a completely […]

(Feb. 18, 2016) -- During 2013, the number of attacks each month rose from 100,000 in January to 600,000 in December, according to a 2014 report by Symantec, the maker of antivirus software, Fox News reported.

(Feb. 18, 2016) -- Several Victorian holidaymakers who cancelled their bookings due to December's Great Ocean Road bushfires are thousands of dollars out of pocket after being refused a refund.

(Feb. 18, 2016) -- New problems have arisen with freedom camping in parts of Christchurch, New Zealand, and Banks Peninsula, after a new bylaw was introduced late last year.

(Feb. 18, 2016) -- "Our expectation continues to be that employment growth will slow this year relative to the second half of 2015’s rapid pace, given reduced labor market slack as the economy nears full employment," said Nye.

This segment of “Rollin’ On TV” features Roadmaster Inc.’s Director of Marketing David Robinson offering a rundown of the company’s motorhome spare tire carrier. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Nicholas Barber of Roscommon, Mich., is the first instant winner of a new 2016 Coleman 262BH travel trailer valued at $18,000 in the Camping World and Good Sam Golden Giveaway. According to a press release, Barber received his Golden Giveaway scratch-off ticket at the Houghton Lake, Mich., Camping World SuperCenter. The promotion is part of […]

As RV park and campground operators expand their facilities and lodging options, the potential market for guests continues to grow as well, and an increasingly diverse slate of rental-lodging options can help provide a “wow” factor to draw new guests. As reported by Woodall’s Campground Management, an increasing number of RV parks and campgrounds are […]

Elkhart Ind.-based supplier Patrick Industries Inc. today (Feb. 18) reported a 65% increase in fourth-quarter net income lifted by 32% growth in RV sales. Net sales for the fourth quarter, ended Dec. 31, grew 31% to $248.7 million from $189.6 million in the same quarter of 2014. The company reported that the jump in RV revenue reflected […]

MBA Insurance announced that its 2016 RV Rental School set for March 1-3 at the Tuscany Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is sold out. “The response has been fantastic,” reported Josephine Johnson, vice president at MBA, in a press release. “We usually fill out a little later in the month than this, but this year due to the early registrations, […]