Month: January 2018

(Jan. 29, 2018) -- "It’s a premium brand but it also is going to give you a ton of things that are going to increase the camping experience. ” states Nic Martin.

(Jan. 29, 2018) -- “The hotel industry takes approximately 60 to 70 percent of their reservations online. Comparatively, and from what I’ve experienced thus far, the campground industry is taking 9 to 15 percent of their reservations online," said Campspot's Josh Traxler.

Horizon Global Corp., a manufacturer of branded towing and trailering equipment, announced the appointment of Carl Bizon as president of its Horizon Americas segment, effective today (Jan. 29). According to a press release, Bizon is a recognized leader in the towing and trailering industry and has more than 23 years of experience driving global businesses […]

(Jan. 29, 2018) -- “We’ve listened to our customers and we are now offering the Dometic products throughout our distribution centers” said Marc-Yvan Loiselle, RV and Trailor director.

(Jan. 29, 2018) -- Cohasset Zoning Officer Greg Tuttle said the planning commission has worked on cleaning up the current RV ordinance for over four months, which excludes campgrounds. The proposed changes include: allowing RVs between the road and the house, otherwise have to meet all setbacks and excludes camping for up to 10 days with 30 days between.

(Jan. 29, 2018) -- More homeowners are opting for tiny homes over more traditional ones. Some of the reasons for the shift include choosing smaller living spaces to have a simpler life, trimming down their expenses, and leaving a smaller impact on the environment.

(Jan. 29, 2018) -- A growing number of Americans are finding that snails may have the right idea after all by taking their home with them wherever they go. RV sales are up 17 percent in the last year, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, and industry insiders maintain part of the popularity of RVs may have to do with the increasing cost of home ownership.

(Jan. 29, 2018) -- The comeback story of the U.S. RV industry began to be written in 2010 and, according to annual shipment statistics released today by the RV Industry Association, another record-setting chapter was published in 2017.

(Jan. 29, 2018) -- Visitors will see something new at the Lake Guntersville State Park campground: ten new cabins. The fully furnished, two bedroom additions came to the park late last year.

(Jan. 29, 2018) -- The U.S. Forest Service is soliciting comments on its proposal to hike campground fees — in some cases, 30 to 100 percent — after 10 years of not doing so.