Month: January 2019

(Jan. 22, 2019) -- Signature Sun RV Resorts – a subset brand of Sun Communities –makes its debut at the Atlanta RV & Camping Show on Jan. 25, and Raleigh RV Show on Feb. 22. The brand will highlight its all-new resorts under the Signature umbrella, with an emphasis on Carolina Pines that will open in summer 2019. Source

(Jan. 22, 2019) -- Last week, staff of the Maquoketa Caves State Park, and a park friends group, held a public meeting to talk about the improvements. Source

The average selling price for motorized units was $43,435, which is up $303 (0.7%) from the previous month. Towables came in at $12,872, up $279 (2.2%) from last month, Black Book reported. Source

(Jan. 22, 2019) -- The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, DEEP, announced on Monday that Wharton Brook State Park in Wallingford has reopened and that Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden is projected to open this spring. Source

(Jan. 22, 2019) -- Legislation to increase penalties for a person who attacks an Idaho Parks and Recreation employee authorized to enforce state laws has been introduced. Source

(Jan. 22, 2019) -- You can travel this way even if you don’t own a class D recreational vehicle or a full-size conversion van. The freedom to move to and fro with no set schedule and the chance to save hundreds on everything from hotels to restaurant bills is available to just about anyone with a vehicle and a full tank of gas. Source

(Jan. 22, 2019) -- The RV Expo also offers display booths focusing on destination information, and services and accessories for camping enthusiasts. Source

Matt Fisher has taken the role of senior director of product development for Jay Flight, Jay Flight Bungalow, and Octane SL. Jason Martin has replaced Fisher as senior director of product development for Jayco’s luxury fifth wheel products. Source

(Jan. 22, 2019) -- Butler-Lee was the keynote speaker in a Monday lecture titled “Equity and Economic Opportunity in South Central Indiana,” presented by the IUPUC Diversity Council. Source

According to the study, 81.2% of respondents seriously consider purchasing other brands, 43.1% of dealers suggested other brands, and 67.6% of respondents purchased the brand they originally inquired about. "Somewhere along the purchase funnel, consumers are being persuaded to switch brands," said Holzband. Source