RV Business

Another dreary, chilly morning on the Mississippi coast met snowbirds at the Southern Comfort RV Park. As reported by WLOX TV, January hasn’t been very southern, and it certainly hasn’t been comfortable. That’s why Brenda Petty from north Alabama is bundled up, sitting next to a heater. “When we arrived here on Friday, there was [...]

“Tents for Troops” reported it has added 15 parks across 13 states during the past two weeks. According to a press release, the program offers free RV and camping sites to active military personnel and their families by utilizing your otherwise vacant sites. “We are getting close to having parks in all 50 states,” said founder [...]

RV wholesale shipments tracked by RVIA reached 321,127 units in 2013, a gain of 12.4% over the previous year. This was nearly twice the annual total of 2009 and marked the fourth consecutive annual increase since the end of the last recession for the RV industry. Monthly totals saw wholesale deliveries climb 14.3% in December, rising [...]

Michigan-based International RV World is holding its first Lightweight RV and Campground Expo this weekend at the Bay City Civic Arena. According to a press release, the event began on Friday (Jan. 24) and runs through Sunday, and will feature food, raffle prizes, campground information and live music. The expo will be debuting new lightweight [...]

Dealerships operating vehicle lifts in their service bays can get compliance guidance straight from the Automotive Lift Institute during a free dealer webinar on Jan. 28 at noon EST. According to a press release, the webinar is provided to dealers by the Mike Molino RV Learning Center through a partnership with online marketing firm KPA. [...]

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV” segment features an in-depth report from December’s Louisville Show and an overall look at what’s new for 2014, including Winnebago Industries Inc.’s new Viva motorhome. Also, ROTV checks out the Sidekick camping trailer made by Great West Van in Winnipeg, Manitoba, a remote control trailer maneuvering system from Truma Corp., [...]

Lawyers representing Fresno, Calif.-based Paul Evert’s RV Country said Wednesday (Jan. 22) the dealership will appeal a $4.5 million defamation judgment against the company and some of its employees, according to a report by the Fresno Bee. Fresno County Superior Court Judge Jeff Hamilton ruled that Paul Evert’s RV Country and three of its employees — [...]

The 29th Annual Fort Myers Recreation Vehicle Show is under way at the Lee Civic Center. And, according to a report by the North Fort Myers Neighbor, it’s a camping enthusiast’s dream as they get to see, tour and, if they have the urge, buy an RV at the show sponsored by the Florida RV [...]

Even a playoff game featuring Peyton Manning and Tom Brady couldn’t keep diehard RV enthusiasts from the Boston RV & Camping Expo last weekend. According to a press release, 17 dealers showcased over 200 units at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Jan. 17-20. “We were concerned about the conflict with the Patriots and Broncos game, [...]

Memphis, Tenn.-based RVC Outdoor Destinations, provider of high-quality outdoor resort properties in the United States, announced in a press release that it reflagged Lake Raystown Resort as an RVC Outdoor Destination. The Entriken, Pa., property was developed by Jules Patt in 1984 and is currently markingits 30th anniversary. The resort’s new website has been completed to provide [...]