Month: May 2017

(May 23, 2017) -- The object of my desire was silver and riveted. The Airstream Basecamp trailer, updated and back in production, includes solar panels on the roof to fuel its battery.

(May 23, 2017) -- The Sunlight V1 is a brand new Class B, made in Canada by the Erwin Hymer Group of North America, the corporate owners of the Roadtrek Class B motorhomes.

Ford Motor Co.’s announcement last week that it will cut 1,400 salaried workers in North America and Asia is a decision normally reserved for distressed business units and economic downturns. But, according to an Automotive News report, Ford and crosstown rival General Motors — facing a Wall Street wary of their prospects — are bracing […]

(May 23, 2017) -- The workshop will examine the different types of campgrounds, including destination parks, seasonal campgrounds and membership parks. It takes place Sept. 16-17 at North Texas Jellystone Park in Burleson, Texas.

Justin Montesalvo, founder of Australia-based Patriot Campers, offers a close-up look at the company along with the build process behind its lineup of road camper trailers. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Winegard announced that the  Winegard ConnecT RV Internet WiFi Extender + 4G LTE is now the exclusive mobile connectivity product on  Thor Motor Coach Inc.’s Tuscany Class A motorhome line for the 2018 model year. “Our flagship Tuscany luxury Class A motorhomes offer the ultimate in beauty, style, and power in the most livable floorplans with […]

Lazydays RV announced the winner of its RV Dream Trip Sweepstakes. According to a press release, Tera Smith of Gilbert, Ariz., was randomly drawn as the grand-prize winner of a 10-day RV Trip for four people. The RV Dream Trip Sweepstakes was one of several travel-themed promotions featured on Lazydays.com and in various marketing efforts. RVers […]

Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) annual Care Camps Big Weekend set a new camper attendance record May 12-13, drawing about 4% more camping families than the event generated at participating KOAs in 2016. According to a press release, about 11,800 camping families stayed at participating KOAs during the May 12-13 event this year, compared to […]

Leisure Systems Inc.(LSI) announced it will hold a prospective owners workshop Sept. 16-17 with seminars designed for people considering entry into the campground business as well as existing campground owners who are considering joining the Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort network. The two-day workshop will be held at the award-winning North Texas Jellystone Park in Burleson, […]

Yuma, Ariz.-based Action Awnings and Upholstery Center has rebranded to Active RV Upholstery Center. “The new name more broadly encompasses what we offer to the RV and automotive industry. We currently provide a variety of upholstery services, manufacture custom RV dash covers, and create a selection of exterior products for class A and Class C […]