Month: March 2016

The shifting tectonic plates in the RV parts and accessories aftermarket have actually accelerated the growth of some of North America’s so-called “regional” distributors – small-to-midsize operations like Port Trevorton, Pa.-based Keller Marine & RV. The 100-employee distributorship, a long-term player in the Mid-Atlantic and New England States launched in 1958 as a boat parts […]

The 2016 Northeast Conference on Camping by the Northeast Campground Association (NCA) is in full swing at the Radisson Hotel Nashua in Nashua, N.H. The conference opened Thursday morning (March 17) and continues today before wrapping up Saturday evening. At the opening Thursday, leaders of the nine state associations that are part of NCA reported […]

Year-over-year Canadian towable sales declined 32.3% in January, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Results by segment showed: • January travel trailer sales decreased 27.8%. • Canadian fifth-wheel sales fell 41.6% for the month. • Folding camping trailer registrations were down 52.6% on low volume. • In the park model RV sector, one unit was sold in […]

(March 18, 2016) -- Pasco County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a burglary that took place at the Barrington Hills RV Resort on New York Avenue in Hudson, Fla., over the weekend where credit information of 80 residents was taken.

(March 18, 2016) -- During the public comments portion, Al Ortiz, of Mortenson Construction, addressed Friona, Tex., City Council about providing affordable monthly rates at the Reeve Lake RV Park. Ortiz is one of the many employees that will be in the area during construction of the wind farm. He stated rates at other RV parks in Dimmitt, Vega, and Clovis were less than a proposed $25 daily Friona rate.

(March 18, 2016) -- Two partners have purchased what may be the last large piece of developable land in the village of Cortez, Fla., saying it may be the perfect place for a luxury motor home park and for travelers who love the water.

(March 18, 2016) -- The California Coastal Commission this week approved a proposal to demolish an existing RV park and build townhouses and single-family homes in Imperial Beach, Calif.

(March 18, 2016) -- Statistical Surveys, of Grand Rapids, Mich., has recognized Transwest Truck Trailer RV as the number 1 dealer of Class A motorhomes, and number 1 dealer in Class B motorhomes for the state of Colorado. Transwest was also recognized as the number 1 dealer of all motor homes for the state of Colorado.

(March 18, 2016) -- A new licensing system that provides additional options for buying hunting and fishing licenses was launched Thursday by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Forest River Inc. is now offering the Jack digital HD antenna from KING as a standard feature on its Sierra and Sandpiper fifth-wheel lines. According to a press release, Forest River is using the KING Jack as its exclusive OTA digital HDTV antenna in 11 product divisions. “The KING Jack has been a real game-changer for mobile […]