Greg Gerber

(Feb. 2, 2012) -- RVC Outdoor Destinations announced today it has developed a survey to discover the camping/RVing trends of people who enjoy spending time outdoors. This will also help give insight into what people want from their outdoor vacations, and how RVC and other companies can better serve their guests, said Breyer.

(Feb. 2, 2012) -- RV adventure videographer John Holod today released the dates of RV shows at which he will be presenting his RV Adventure Video series in February.

(Feb. 2, 2012) -- Novice whale-watching RVers can also take advantage of the weeklong program offered by Whale Watching Spoken Here. This program provides trained volunteers at 26 proven whale-watching sites from northern California to southern Washington. Volunteers help visitors spot whales and provide educational information. This spring’s session will run March 24-31.

(Feb. 2, 2012) -- “The 2012 schedule reflects the tremendous response from the RV industry with more manufacturers participating in this uniquely positive educational program," said Cannon. "The 2012 conference is shaping up to be the best yet, with more opportunities for attendees, RV owners and non-owners alike to interact with the best and most knowledgeable instructors in the industry."

(Feb. 2, 2012) -- The California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds and Camp-California’s NexGen Committee have been working with Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro to help broaden the message to the African American community that “camping is a fun way to get your kids outdoors.”

(Feb. 2, 2012) -- Initial U.S. unemployment insurance claims fell 12,000 to 367,000 in the week ending Jan. 28, retracing half of a 24,000 rise to 379,000 reading the previous week.  The level of claims was slightly below market expectations for a decline to 371,000, said Janzen.

(Feb. 2, 2012) -- This week's recipe is the $1,000 Winner dessert. It was submitted by Theresa Faylene Wolcott  from Harriman, Tenn. She says she began RVing as a vacation with her large family when they often had 12 people in their rig at a the same time.

(Feb. 1, 2012) -- Robin Beebe-Moussaoui primary role will be to offer augmented digital marketing, media and traditional advertising services that compliment and enhance the primary UVS product.  The education, and guidance UVS’ new marketing services division will offer allows onsite dealer management to focus on their day to day operations, said Cellucci.

(Feb. 1, 2012) --  The agency intends to buy temporary housing units, specifically one- two- and three-bedroom manufactured homes. FEMA intends to order a minimum quantity of 20 units.  Contractors should have the ability to ramp up production to a total of 125 units per week within 14 days of notice.

(Feb. 1, 2012) -- "If previous years’ performances repeat themselves, I expect to see auction prices rise every month from January through March or April before leveling off for the summer," said Beggs. "So if carrying costs are not an issue for you, this might be a good time to hit the auctions and begin to stock up on the units you will need to take care of the customers that are starting to head your way."