RVIA Award Casts Spotlight on ARVC’s Sims

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 […]

RV Park Cuts the Cable; Opts for a Wi-Fi Hookup

At the turn of the century, Carolyn Strong closed Sundermeier RV Park in St. Charles, Mo. and installed cable television lines to every RV site. But, according to a report by Woodall’s Campground Management, if Strong were building a new park today, she wouldn’t bother to install cable television lines. Instead, she’d invest the money […]

Campgrounds Discover Savings in Solar Power

With the solar panels installed next to Caliente Springs Resort in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., “We’re going to be generating a lot of electricity,” co-owner Timonthy Manthie told Woodall’s Campground Management. Indeed, about one megawatt of power each year. Conveniently located on top of subterranean hot springs, Caliente Springs never has to use natural gas or electricity […]