Month: January 2018

(Jan. 31, 2018) -- Iowa Great Lakes residents and guests will see changes to some of the Lakes Area's popular natural settings. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources met with the public at Lakeside Lab in Wahpeton on Thursday to discuss planned construction and improvements at Gull State Park, Pikes Point State Park, the Hattie Elston public boat ramp and Marble Beach recreation area and campground.

(Jan. 31, 2018) -- The campground said it generated $2.8 million in city rent and transient occupancy tax in 2017, up from $2.6 million in 2016. The camp recorded 121,974 site nights of reservations, and in July 2017 achieved an 80.3 percent occupancy rate, with the July 4 weekend sold out.

(Jan. 31, 2018) -- A proposal by the Mazama Foundation to put a new bed and breakfast and campground next to Smith Rock State Park has been modified. Most of the changes appear to be influenced by criticisms expressed by neighbors.

(Jan. 31, 2018) -- Mt. Hood National Forest officials on Friday reduced the closure area from 54,892 acres to 40,354. Most of the closure remains in effect — and the reopened section doesn’t include the popular Interstate 84 corridor.

(Jan. 31, 2018) -- Capital RV says motor home sales are up 17 percent compared to last year. They also say fifth wheel campers and travel trailers are the most popular.

(Jan. 31, 2018) -- "We love the headroom and the storage space that it has. It’s also lightweight. We have options for air conditioners, also options for solar panels as well,” states Randall.

(Jan. 31, 2018) -- “Lower mileage trucks and SUVs continue to be in demand. We are seeing consignors holding out for more money on their units to drive up prices," said Anil Goyal, senior vice president of Automotive Valuation and Analytics.

One of the oldest events at Florida’s Lee Civic Center has been the annual Fort Myers RV Show, as the event marked its 33rd year last weekend, according to a report by the North Fort Myers Neighbor. From humble beginnings, it has turned into one of the biggest RV shows in the Southeast, where 13 dealers and […]

Lippert Components Inc. CEO Jason Lippert shares the company’s corporate philosophy and forward-thinking vision in this in-depth look at the company and culture. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Service contract provider American Guardian Warranty Services Inc. (AGWS) announced the promotion of several key executives along with 2018 growth plans including expanding its marketer base, revenue, and service team, and an improved Compass Auto VSC program.   With a 30% revenue increase in the last five years, American Guardian plans for a 25% addition to its agency […]