RV Business

The Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show, one of the largest events in Michigan, is set to open Thursday (Jan. 23) and run through Sunday at Devos Place. According to a press release, more than a dozen dealers will display hundreds of RVs while exhibitors will show the latest camping equipment and RV accessories [...]

The 40th Valley RV & Camping Show that took place last weekend at the Century Center in South Bend. Ind., was similar to last year in all ways but one. The South Bend Tribune reported that like last year, an estimated 25 to 30 RVs were sold. Once again, attendance was close to 4,000 for [...]

With the worst of the global financial crisis behind them, CEOs are ready to move on from the fight for survival their businesses have been in for the past few years, a survey found Tuesday (Jan. 21). The Associated Press reported that accounting and consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, which conducted the survey, said the world’s corporate [...]

Winter Garden, Fla.-based Giant Recreation World announced today (Jan. 21) its partnership with RV Warranty Forever. “Giant Recreation World’s three Central Florida locations provide the best RV experience to customers and this exclusive benefit of having a lifetime limited warranty will ensure that their customers will have peace of mind,” said Giant Recreation World COO [...]

Year-over-year Canadian towable retail sales declined  for the second straight month, down 15.5% in November, while registrations for the first 11 months were up 3.5%. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector plunged 14.8% in November but gained 7.2% for the 11 [...]

Nearly half of baby boomers who are in the work force today say they don’t expect to retire until they’re 66 or older, and one in 10 think they’ll never stop working, according to a new poll. According to a Los Angeles Times report, financial concerns are the biggest factor driving boomers’ diminished retirement plans, [...]

The Good Sam RV Travel Guide and Campground Directory has released its list of Top Snowbird Parks for 2014. According to a press release, these special RV parks stand out for their amenities and accommodations for winter travelers seeking fun in the sun. Each of the Top Snowbird Parks offers activities, services and comforts tailored to travelers [...]

Two stalwart categories of aluminum boats and the largest segment of fiberglass boats delivered solidly higher sales in December that enabled the recreational boat industry to finish 2013 with a month of double-digit gains. Soundings Trade Only reported that sales of pontoon boats rose by 28.5%, or 74, to 334, and sales of fishing boats [...]

Legislation sponsored by New Hampshire Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R-Meredith) intended to dispel confusion about the taxation of recreational vehicles received a favorable reception from the Senate Ways and Means Committee last week. “We have a crazy quilt of inconsistent treatment of recreational vehicles across the state,” Forrester said. “Temporary and portable recreational vehicles were never [...]

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales increased 13.6% in November while registrations rose 12% for the first 11 months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Forest River Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader year-to-date, capturing a 25.2% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. (21.8%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (13%). The Forest River Group, [...]