RV Business

All California RV park and campground buildings built before 1994 will have to have low-flow toilets and water fixtures installed by 2019, the California Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (CalARVC) recently learned. “The CalARVC office was notified last week by Housing and Community Development (HCD) that RV parks will have to comply by 2019,” [...]

Cleveland, Ohio-based Class B builder Advanced RV has introduced several new “personalized” coaches, designed to meet customers’ expressed travel needs. According to a press release, Advanced RV now offers the 2014 Sprinter chassis, which features a seven-speed transmission and four-cylinder engine with dual turbo for smooth acceleration. “We’re constantly amazed — and challenged — by [...]

When Tom Walworth and his wife planned a weekend getaway to Traverse City, Mich., earlier this year with friends, they didn’t book a hotel. Instead, they rented an RV. Bloomberg reported that in addition to saving about $100 on food and lodging, Walworth got a taste of an activity he’s analyzed for more than 30 [...]

Continued demand for motorhomes coupled with “firmer pricing” to protect margins helped fuel a robust first quarter for Winnebago Industries Inc., as the company reported a 50.8% gain in net income on 15% growth in revenue. Sales for the 13-week fiscal first quarter, ended Nov. 30, were $222.7 million, compared with $193.6 million for the [...]

The Dow Jones industrial average soared almost 300 points, well over 1%, shortly after the Federal Reserve announced today (Dec.) that it will reduce its stimulus for the U.S. economy because the job market has shown steady improvement. As reported by the Associated Press, the shift could lead to higher long-term borrowing rates for individuals [...]

A business controlled by Don Wallace, founder and former CEO of Lazydays RV, claims in a lawsuit that Broad and Cassel and Holland & Knight made errors in drafting a ground lease that resulted in $26 million in damages. The Tampa Bay Business Journal reported the controversy involves the lease and sale of 126 acres [...]

Auto finance trends will remain positive in 2014, including easier access to credit for consumers, more leasing and bigger loans, credit bureau TransUnion says. Automotive News reported that the company said it expects the average automotive debt per borrower to increase about $1,000 next year, from an estimated $16,942 in the fourth quarter this year [...]

The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) will be making repeat visits to several venues for upcoming motorhome rallies and shows, according to a press release. In March 2014, FMCA’s 89th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase will be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, marking the eighth time FMCA has hosted an event at [...]

The city of McPherson, Kan., approved an ordinance allowing those owning RV and temporary house trailer camps to receive a temporary camp license. A temporary camp license, which a camp owner will apply for in writing at the municipal building, allows a number of temporary changes to city code in regard to temporary trailer or [...]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada has donated $25,000 to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, according to a press release. The contribution, combined with prior donations totaling $150,000 in Canadian dollars puts RVDA of Canada in the Major Donor category, which is the highest level. For a list of current donors, go [...]