Month: February 2016

COHO is a yearly gathering of manufacturers, distributors, and media professionals in the RV industry. The weekend event, held in Traverse City, Mich., is a way to build relationships and camaraderie. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

(Feb. 8, 2016) -- These one-tenth scale, battery-powered cars controlled by members of the Zoomers R/C Car Club. These “drivers” use hand-held radio transmitters to maneuver their cars around the race track. Every Sunday afternoon, December through March, club members meet at the Fun N Sun RV Resort “Speedway” in San Benito to test their skills against each other.

(Feb. 8, 2016) -- Moore talks about his experiences dealing with a flooded park and what campground owners can do to mitigate a catastrophic loss. He then opines on operating and marketing cabins and cottages.

(Feb. 8, 2016) -- Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. announced the launch of Star brite's new Recreational Vehicle Care product line. These products are specifically formulated to clean, protect and enhance the appearance of recreational vehicles.

(Feb. 8, 2016) -- Wednesday’s announcement that United Auto Workers members will get $11,000 from General Motors Co. followed earlier notices that Ford Motor Co. workers will get $9,300, and Fiat-Chrysler hourly staffers will receive $4,000. All those bonus reveals came just days before the Detroit Camper & RV Show opens Wednesday in Novi.

(Feb. 8, 2016) -- "You will pick up many tips on what to look for when evaluating your next RV purchase, and how you can become an expert in doing so," said Steve Anderson, president of Workamper News.

(Feb. 8, 2016) -- "Big Weekend helps 112 specialized, medically-equipped facilities offer a true summer camp experience to kids currently undergoing treatment or recovering from cancer," said Gast.

(Feb. 8, 2016) -- The event takes place March 4 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Marriott Courtyard in Marlboro, Mass. Registration and continental breakfast is offered starting at 7:30 a.m.

(Feb. 8, 2016) -- In honor of Indiana State Parks' centennial, staff will write and publish weekly Facebook posts called "100 words for 100 years" through the end of 2016. The 100-word entries will be posted each Wednesday until summer, when the number of posts per week will increase. Many will be accompanied by historic photos.

(Feb. 8, 2016) -- The Seattle Times asked Chuck Woodbury about RV living and some of the biggest trends in recreation vehicles.