Month: February 2019

Sitting outside one evening I noticed some water marks between our water heater frame and the encasement it was in. This was not a good sign as I had already replaced all the electrical components a while back. Source

When we first hit the road in 2006 to travel full-time in a super tiny travel trailer, we were in our early 30s and took our existing careers with us – working remotely as software developers and technology consultants. Source

Former Hymer CEO Jim Hammill declined to be interviewed when a CTV crew showed up at his home Tuesday. Howevever, he sent an email to CTV three hours later. The station posted an image of the message as part of its broadcast. Source

The refuge is located in southern Arizona about 60 miles southwest of Tucson. Camping is free with a max stay of 14 days in a 30 day period. There are over 60 designated campsites, many large enough to accommodate an RV. Source

A new RV park is opening this summer by the western entrance of Glacier National Park. They will have full-service RV sites and modern cabins just across the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, less than a mile from the entrance gates. The RV park will also be within walking distance to the shops and restaurants in West Glacier Village. Source

“Each opportunity on the Top 100 list has strong growth potential,” he explained. “Not only are these opportunities among the very best in the industry; they also offer a solid investment.” Source

Yield management isn’t implemented because nobody wants to be the first one to do it. Most park operators won’t raise their rates without "anonymously" calling every campground within 50 miles and getting their rates. Then the goal is to be $2 below the highest one! Source

"Australia is the third largest recreational vehicle market in the world after the United States and Europe and of strategic importance to us," said Wottrich. Truma will be the main sponsor of the Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow in Melbourne. Source

Classes have featured Suburban water heaters and furnaces, RVP air conditioners, Norcold refrigerators, Xantrax inverters, Alpha rubber roofs, WFCO converters, Arterra water pumps, Graphix Unlimited decals, and Lippert slides, awnings, brakes and axles. Source

To help RV businesses recruit the right people, RVX: The RV Experience will be featuring a session on the latest human resource trends that can positively impact a business and staff. RVX will also feature professional HR advice appointments. Source