RV Business

Elected leaders of the California RV Dealers Association (CalRVDA) announced in a press release that Terry McHale of the advocacy and public relations firm Aaron Read & Associates will serve as the association’s executive director. CalRVDA is the membership association serving California RV dealers. CalRVDA President Ernie Friesen of All Seasons RV in Yuba City [...]

Byerly RV Center in Eureka, Mo., contributed $5,000 to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center this month, bringing the dealership’s total giving to $52,000. According to a press release, the donation fuels this year’s campaign to continue funding the critical education and training resources the Learning Center provides for dealers and its staff. “Russ Patton [...]

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied Dingman Township’s request for appeal regarding a provision in the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance after losing to Lake Adventure in the lower court earlier in 2013. According to a press release, the provision in question amended the definition of a recreational vehicle to one “that does not require a [...]

If you think Connecticut’s roughly 270,000 acres of forests and parks are protected forever, you’re wrong. That’s according to a new report from Connecticut’s Council on Environmental Quality claiming state conservation lands aren’t always preserved forever. WNPR News reported that Eric Hammerling, who heads up the Connecticut Forest and Parks Association, said, “Certainly, there is [...]

The U.S. registered solid economic growth in the final three months of last year, buoyed by rising exports and the biggest increase in consumer spending in three years, the Commerce Department said Thursday (Jan. 30). The Los Angeles Times reported that the economy’s 3.2% annualized growth rate in the fourth quarter was in line with [...]

As Boomers age, a key growth segment of RV travelers is the 55-and-older group. Longtime RVers Sylvia and Tom Gregory of New Bedford, Mass., say it’s the love of adventure that drew them to the lifestyle. The Vero Beach (Fla.) News Weekly reported that the Gregorys are transplants from the United Kingdom. They followed their [...]

The 51st Seattle RV Show, taking place Feb. 6-9 at CenturyLink Field Event Center, has been expanded to accommodate more units along with a full slate of informational seminars. According to a press release, the largest gathering of dealers and exhibitors in years will be participating, displaying all of the latest RV models and accessories along [...]

Another report claiming we’re hitting the automotive saturation point. This one, a global warning from IHS Automotive: “Trends in urban motorization could reduce the number of motor vehicles in use globally in 2035 by 250 million and trim new sales by 30 million units annually.” According to a report by USA Today, too many cars [...]

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV” segment takes a look at the fast growing Class B motorhome market. Jeff Johnston shows what to expect in a Class B coach during a weekend adventure while ROTV also features a specific Class B designed for RVers that love off-road adventures. To view the video click here or scroll [...]

Thetford Corp. and Norcold were selected as winners of three gold and three silver awards in the 2013 Motorhome and Trailer Life Reader’s Choice Awards. “We’re thrilled to be the reader’s choice,” said Andy Bialorucki, Thetford’s director of marketing, in a press release. “This vote of confidence from RV enthusiasts gives dealers additional confidence when [...]