Jeff Crider

John Imler, a pioneer in California’s private campground and RV park business who helped shape state laws governing RV parks and wrote some of the most widely read books on campground design and campground management, passed away Dec. 5 in his Sacramento home surrounded by family members. He was 84. “Whether he was offering advice […]

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort operators from across the U.S. and Canada came together last week (Nov. 6-9) as they celebrated another year of record growth, as well as increased franchise industry and consumer recognition during the annual Leisure System’s Symposium. “We have a lot of good indicators going for us,” Jim Westover, vice president […]

For several years until the real estate market imploded in 2008, a number of RV parks in America’s hottest real estate markets disappeared as developers offered park owners prices they couldn’t refuse and converted their land into housing developments, shopping malls and industrial parks. Now the same thing is happening in British Columbia, which has […]

The Phoenix and Tucson areas are loaded with RV parks and resorts that cater to snowbirds with organized activities and special events to keep them entertained throughout the winter season. But venture out into some of the more remote areas of the Grand Canyon State and you’ll find people like 68-year-old Ted Werner of Connecticut, […]

While this year is projected to be one of the strongest ever for sales of new RVs, sales of used towable and motorized units also appear to be at their highest levels in decades and are bringing scores of new buyers into the RV market, according to dealers and auction houses. “We’re seeing first-time buyers like […]

For 27 years, Gerry and Carolyn Keener have traveled across the U.S. and around the world building homes as Habitat for Humanity volunteers. These days, Gerry Keener leads a team of snowbirds from Rincon Country West RV Resort in Tucson, Ariz., who build houses that are sold to low-income area families that could never qualify for […]

Alliant Credit Union, one of the nation’s largest credit unions, is planning to sell off a portion of its $445 million RV portfolio to other financial institutions. “We see this as an additional opportunity to take advantage of high investor demand while also supporting our ongoing dealer partnerships. Right now, we’re bringing in about $14 million […]

Newcoast Financial Services LLC is intent on expanding its presence in the RV sector, meeting with dealers during this week’s RV Dealers International Convention and Expo in Las Vegas. In addition to providing dealers with F&I services, the Clearwater, Fla.-based company specializes in providing financing to consumers with good credit who have unique circumstances that may preclude them […]

Jeff Sims, director of state relations and program advocacy with the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), was honored by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) during its annual meeting at the Ritz Carlton, Dove Mountain, in Tucson, Ariz. Sims, who does the bulk of his work behind the scenes, earned RVIA’s National Legislative […]

Jeff Sims, director of state relations and program advocacy with the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), was honored by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) during its annual meeting at the Ritz Carlton, Dove Mountain, in Tucson, Ariz. Sims, who does the bulk of his work behind the scenes, earned RVIA’s National Legislative […]