Month: December 2016

(Dec. 15, 2016) -- Founded in 2008, the Premier Parks group is a collection of high-quality touring parks across Britain and Ireland. The sites range in size, location and facilities, but something they all have in common is that they provide a first-rate experience worthy of the Premier Parks name.

(Dec. 15, 2016) -- Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Superintendent Keith Hepper said that the rink was flooded with approximately 15,000 to 20,000 gallons of water last week during the cold temperatures and opened Friday evening.

(Dec. 15, 2016) -- Los Padres National Forest officials announced this week seasonal road, campground and trail closures on the Mount Pinos Ranger District as winter weather approaches.

(Dec. 15, 2016) -- Chesapeake Light Craft, an Annapolis-based wooden boat-building kit company, has been providing kits, plans, and materials for the amateur and DIY crafter for more than 25 years, but just recently released a completely different kind of product, a build-your-own wooden teardrop camper kit that's sure to turn heads.

Although the matter is far from resolved, some 1,760 Canadian campgrounds received welcome news in early December when it was learned government officials are recommending to reverse the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) decision to rescind the small business tax deduction for private campgrounds. It’s a somewhat complicated matter, but basically earlier this year CRA decided […]

Pletcher Sales Inc. (PSI), a leading supplier of decorative products to the RV industry, announced the acquisition of Fabric Technologies. Both companies are based in Elkhart, Ind. According to a press release, Fabric Technologies offers design and manufacturing of bedspreads, headboards and various soft goods. “This acquisition will allow greater flexibility with our import comforter […]

Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) Tech Trainer Mike Anderson received his RVDA/RVIA master certification designation on Dec. 12 after passing the examination. According to a release, Anderson scored 95% on the examination. To achieve master certification a minimum score of 90% is required along with five years of experience. Anderson joined RVIA in August 2015 […]

After close to a decade with ASA Electronics, Heavy Duty Industry Manager Fred Roetker is retiring. Roetker’s resume at ASA includes a list of accomplishments ranging from Employee of the Year to record sales for the division from 2010 to 2014. Roetker will be succeeded by Mark Wojtys, who has been with ASA Electronics in […]

The Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA) announced that Lippert Components Inc. training is coming to Pennsylvania on Jan. 12. According to a press release, training will be held at Stoltzfus RV and Marine in West Chester from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Training is free ($250 value) and open to PRVCA members […]

(Dec. 14, 2016) -- More than 45 people attended the 5th Annual Campground Industry Meeting last week, hosted by the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) at the state association’s offices outside of Lansing.