Month: August 2018

(Aug. 13, 2018) -- A proposal to boost by a couple bucks the fee campers pay to spend a night at Colorado National Monument's Saddlehorn Campground is up for public comment starting next week.

(Aug. 13, 2018) -- During production, the generator exhaust pipe may not have been installed, allowing the generator's exhaust to enter the trailer.

(Aug. 13, 2018) -- The campsite will remain closed until Manitoba Sustainable Development is able to confirm the bear involved in the attack has been removed or a significant amount of time has passed.

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome were flat for the first six months of 2018 showing a 1.4% increase, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Thor Industries Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader during the period, capturing a 43.7% market share, followed by Forest River Inc. (35.7%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (10.5%). Class A registrations […]

China is the fourth trading partner to add U.S.-built boats to its retaliatory tariff list. The country recently announced tariffs worth $60 billion on U.S. exports, including boats. The tariffs range from 5% to 20%. Canada, Mexico, the European Union and now China are targeting the U.S. boating industry. Soundings Trade Only reported that on […]

Airstream Inc. is launching Airstream Salute, a new program designed to offer eligible military personnel and first responders factory rebates on the full range of new Airstream products. “The men and women of our military and our first responders protect the freedom we enjoy. Airstream knows that saying, ‘Thank you for your service,’ is not enough. We […]

Liz Crawford, RVIA senior vice president, trade shows and events, is joining the Visit Indy Customer Advisory Board (CAB). RVIA News and Insights reported that Visit Indy’s CAB assists the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) by guiding decisions and providing feedback on how to improve the city and enhance the experience of every planner and visitor coming to […]

The latest model from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, the Grand California, will make its world debut at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf set to run Aug. 14 to Sept. 2. Automotive World reported that the completely new motorhome is based on the ultra-modern Crafter. With the arrival of the Grand California, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is extending its […]

Yuma, Ariz.-based RV Upholstery Center now offers 11 new colors for its custom front bras/masks designed for Class A motorhomes. According to a press release, the company’s product lineup also includes RV dash covers and custom RV upholstery services. Offering online ordering and hundreds of patterns in place, owner Daniel Tuller noted, “Sales are through the […]

(Aug. 10, 2018) -- Subject matter experts who assisted in creating that plan will continue the work of developing new curriculum throughout August, reported the RVIA.