(Jan. 9, 2012) -- The company's flagship website at www.rvdailyreport.com logged an average of 28,081 unique visitors per month in 2011, nearly double the average daily visitors in 2010 of 14,340. Gerber noted that RV Daily Report's total posted news stories averaged 124 percent of the total stories published by his next two closest competitors -- combined.
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TACO releases 2012 campground directory
(Jan. 9, 2012) -- The Texas Association of Campground Owners has begun to distribute 250,000 copies of the 2012 RV Travel & Camping Guide to Texas, a free, four-color glossy magazine that lists more than 350 campgrounds. The directory also features a Texas Saver Card, which provides 10 to 15 percent discounts at participating parks.
Go RVing seeks grand prize RVs for national sweepstakes
(Jan. 9, 2012) -- For the first time, Go RVing will cosponsor RV giveaway sweepstakes with both the Great American Country Network (GAC) and Outdoor Channel, supported by special television vignettes and other custom, branded RV content.
Registration opens for RVIA’s annual meeting
(Jan. 9, 2012) -- “RVIA’s annual meeting is a perfect opportunity for members to become more involved in the association and participate in addressing both industry challenges and individual concerns,” said Coon. “This year’s event will feature a combination of committee meetings, seminars, presentations and networking events that will provide information and ideas to help members plan for 2012 and beyond.”
Good Sam reports high traffic at first two RV shows in 2012
(Jan. 9, 2012) -- The RV industry is off to a great start in 2012. At least that's what show organizers with Good Sam Events said after RV and outdoor enthusiasts turned out in high numbers for RV shows in New Mexico and North Carolina last weekend.
Autocruise to launch two new models
(Jan. 9, 2012) -- Examiner.com reports that Britain’s Autocruise announced Friday that they will be launching the first true four-berth RV van conversion, the Autocruise Quartet, at Manchester's Caravan and Motorhome Show in February.
Football fans take over New Orleans RV parks
(Jan. 9, 2012) -- The streets of New Orleans were full of New Orleans Saints' black and gold and the LSU Tigers' purple and gold on Saturday, but it wasn't hard to find Alabama crimson either. Alabama fans began pouring into the city Thursday and Friday for tonight's BCS game, reports NOLA.com.
Military ordnance found along shore at Maryland’s Newtowne Neck State Park
(Jan. 9, 2012) -- The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office has been alerted to several pieces of military ordnance found along the shore of Newtowne Neck State Park. The park is closed, effective immediately, and will remain closed until it has been determined that the area is safe for public use.
Berrien Springs, Mich. opts for less expensive bathhouse
(Jan. 9, 2012) -- Less fancy is fancy enough for the bathhouse to be built at Berrien Springs' Shamrock Park campground, reports The Herald-Palladium.
RVIA issues bulletin to clarify Transport Canada requirements
(Jan. 9, 2012) -- “Over the past several months, there has been considerable discussion on this topic with much of it driven by confusion regarding apparent ‘changes’ to Transport Canada’s pre-clearance program,” said Hopkins.