Month: December 2017

As British Columbia’s south coast is buffeted by the latest snowstorm, Parks Canada is giving outdoor enthusiasts a reason to think about summer, according to CBC. The Parks Canada reservation system for certain B.C. parks opens early in the new year. A news release from Parks Canada spokesman Dennis Wasylenko says reservations open at 8 […]

U.S. consumer confidence slid off 17-year highs in December, according to the Conference Board’s monthly survey.  Business Insider reported that the headline index fell to 122.1, making for a much steeper drop than economists had forecast. They were expecting a fall to 128.0 from November’s 128.6, according to Bloomberg.  Consumers were more positive about present conditions, but […]

Were the tepid car sales of 2017 the beginning of a new normal? Chances are, the new year will muddle the debate further. The Detroit News reported that with a flurry of policy announcements expected out of Washington in 2018 – and their potentially conflicting effects on the auto industry — overall industry sales are […]

British motorhome manufacturers are accelerating moves to introduce alternatives to diesel engines – currently the only option available to motorhome buyers in the U.K. However, while there is growing interest in alternatives to diesel engines, motorhomers are continuing to buy new models in record numbers. According to an Out & About Live report, sales at […]

“Rollin’ On TV’s” last show of 2017 looks back at the highlights from the past year, including the annual RVBusiness RV Of The Year show along with several episodes focusing on the smaller travel and camping trailer markets. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Anchorage-based rental firm Great Alaskan Holidays (www.rvak.com) announced the addition of two full-time personnel.  Jacob Helming has recently relocated to Anchorage from Skagway where he was employed with Holland America Princess as a diesel technician for the past few years. Helming will be involved in inspecting, servicing and maintaining Great Alaskan Holidays’ fleet of motorhomes.  Dominique […]

Rebel Engine recording artist Stephanie Quayle will partner with Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) in January for the “Quayle For A Cause Tour” throughout the state of Florida. According to a press release, Quayle will perform at select KOAs for campers and the public to help raise funds to send children with cancer to KOA Care Camps […]

With retail sales continuing at a strong pace, Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. is doubling down on efforts to assist dealer partners in the education and sale of the company’s product offerings with an enhanced POP (Point of Purchase) marketing materials program. According to a press release, kits are available at no charge to all dealers. “We want to celebrate […]

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest RV recall list compiled by the National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA). • Jayco Inc. is recalling 49,563 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push button ‘Pindicator’ fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate […]

RV Rental Connection, a Chico, Calif.-based Internet startup serving the United States and Canada, has been honored with the Bronze Stevie Award for Women in Business in each of the following categories: · Startup of the Year (Business Services). · Most Innovative Company of the Year (Business Services). · Female Entrepreneur of the Year (Business Services). […]