Greg Gerber

(May 2, 2012) -- Cabela's staff at the company's retail location in Billings, Mont., recently presented Kampgrounds of America President Pat Hittmeier with a check for $15,000 to help support the work of the 44 KOA Care Camps for children with cancer.

(May 2, 2012) -- The sale of the first production coach, the LS37IK, from Lifestyle took place at Country Camping Leisure Products in Salmon Arm, B.C., as part of its Leisure Products Spring Show and Sale in mid-April. The Lifestyle unit was sold four days after arriving at the show to John and Diane Meeuwsen, who said they were impressed by the model’s spacious floorplan and quality details and amenities.

(May 2, 2012) -- At their 14th annual meeting last week in Las Vegas, the Priority RV Dealer Network, formerly known as REDEX,  unveiled an opportunity for its dealer members to add $34 million to their bottom lines this year. The network is seeking other dealerships with annual sales between $10 and $100 million in key market areas.

(May 2, 2012) -- The park model will be auctioned off during TACO’s annual auction to raise money to support the association’s government affairs program. Athens Park Homes, TACO’s preferred park model provider, is providing the unit to TACO at no cost. The association is including a $2,000 accommodations marketing package, giving the unit a $30,000 value in total, said Schaeffer.

(May 2, 2012) -- "Dad (Robert Sampson, Sr.) lived a life full of adventure. He loved the wilderness," said Brunoforte. "We often said he was a mountain man born 100 years late. As a young man he was a hunting guide in Alaska and served in the Air Force during the Korea war. He married, moved from Denver to Flagstaff, Ariz., and was the quintessential small business entrepreneur buying and selling motels and trailer parks.

(May 2, 2012) -- Although Greg Holman's GMC dealership features one of the biggest outdoor truck displays in the country, the GMC trucks are dwarfed by hundreds of travel trailers scattered around the 32-acre lot, Automotive News reported, noting that Holman sold 1,100 new travel trailers from more than 20 manufacturers, which makes him the No. 2 retailer of towable RVs nationally.

(May 2, 2012) -- Recreational vehicle values continue their seasonal climb, reflecting strong performances at the wholesale auctions by all types of units. Motor Homes came in at an average wholesale price of $42,407, up $750 from last month (1.8 percent), and have increased an average of $4,953 for the year. Towables, including travel trailers, fifth wheels, and camping trailers averaged $10,891, a jump of $816 from last month (8 percent), and are up an average of $1,134 for the year.

(May 2, 2012) -- Crowley RV Center in Bristol, Conn., was recognized by Statistical Surveys as the No. 1 dealer of all motorhomes in the state for 2011, the dealership announced today. Crowley RV was also recognized as a Top 20 selling dealer for Winnebago Industries.

(May 2, 2012) -- According to Statistical Surveys, close to half of the travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes purchased in Vermont last year were sold at Pete's RV's South Burlington, Vt., dealership, the company announced today.

(May 2, 2012) -- "Providing a 10 percent off coupon that is valid at participating RV parks, resorts and campgrounds makes it more affordable for the public to get outdoors. RV parks that honor the 10 percent off coupon are provided with free, contextual advertising on the Pickatrail.com website," said Bennett. "We provide a way for RV parks to advertise their business online for free, and we provide a way for the public to get a discount at these parks without having to pay an expensive RV club membership fee."