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Year-over-year Canadian towable retail sales decreased 7% in January, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector dipped 5.3% in January. • Fifth-wheel sales decreased 9.2% for the month. • Folding camping trailer registrations declined 6.7% in January. • January sales of recreational [...]

RV rental firm CanaDream Corp. reported an increase in net income and revenue for the nine months ended Jan. 31. CanaDream recorded net income of $3.1 million during the period, a 19% increase from the prior year. Cash flow provided by operating activities was $12.8 million, a 21% year-over-year increase, while earnings per diluted share [...]

RVC Outdoor Destinations, a leading provider of high-quality outdoor resort properties in the United States, has unveiled its new interactive and industry website, www.rvcoutdoors.com According to a press release, the site is responsive and has been designed for all mobile devices. It provides easy navigation and a superior user experience that allows visitors to get a [...]

This week’s segment of Rollin’ On TV features a look at one of the wildest custom-built RVs in the country, the ‘DecoLiner.’ In addition, Jeff Johnston demonstrates a new padlock system that will make carrying a bunch of keys around a thing of the past. ROTV also begins reviewing RV destinations for 2014. To view the video [...]

This week’s slideshow offers a walking tour of the Family Motor Coach Association’s (FMCA) 89th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase, held March 17-20 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry. To view the slideshow scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. (Photos courtesy of Michael Schwarz)

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced that it has officially sold out its booth space for manufacturers for the 2014 NATDA Trade Show & Convention. According to a press release, the event is slated for Sept. 4-6 at the America’s Center Convention Complex located in downtown St. Louis. “Our association is proud to say [...]

It started with a leaky roof. Ten years ago, Pat Noble had purchased a used popup camper straight from the farmer who had owned it. It was in good shape, so Pat was certain it would stay that way. Think again. Southernminn.com reported that looking back on the purchase, he notes that if he had [...]

Nine dealers bought space at Washington state’s Tacoma RV Show five years ago. This year, there are 15. The News Tribune reported that recent editions of the show have been held inside the Tacoma Dome arena. This year, the arena and the exhibition hall are both full – full of motorhomes and towable RVs. “The [...]

Ryan Mitchell lives and breathes tiny houses. He has been running the popular website The Tiny Life for the past five years; is currently planning a tiny house conference for approximately 120 people in Charlotte, N.C., where he lives; and has written a book on tiny living that’s due to be published in July. To top it [...]

Led by strong performance in the Class A sector, year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales climbed 47.2% in January. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., Thor Industries Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader for the month, capturing a 2o.8% market share, followed by Forest River Inc. (18.9%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (17%). January Class A [...]