(Dec. 31, 2012) -- On a seasonally adjusted basis, November’s total represented an annual rate of more than 360,000 units, an increase of nearly 10 percent over the previous month and ahead of November last year by 26.1 percent. Year to date, all RV shipments to retailers have now reached 266,789 units for the year, up 13.3 percent over this same period in 2011.

(Dec. 31, 2012) -- The South Texas RV Supersale takes place Jan. 3 to 6 in the Exposition Hall of Joe Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. The show will open Thursday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

(Dec. 31, 2012) -- “The difference between our app and others is that ours allows you to set your own camping preferences and store your profile on the iPhone or iPad,” said Amadio.  “The app will rank the available parks based on your preferences ensuring an ideal camping spot."

(Dec. 31, 2012) -- Mike Shaw, 69,  had a bold plan to raise $100,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Wounded Warrior Project by walking from Los Angeles to New York City. But, a broken motorhome ended the journey before he even left California, the Orange County Register reported.

(Dec. 31, 2012) -- In 1964, Clem Giancola and his wife, Helen, started what is recognized today as the oldest Coachmen RV dealership in the country with only a couple of RVs and a desire to be successful and provide a good life for his family, according to a press release. Today Clem's is recognized as not only the oldest but also as Western Pennsylvania's largest RV dealership not only selling Coachmen, but also several other brands such as Rockwood, Georgetown and other Forest River model RVs.

(Dec. 31, 2012) -- A new RVing experience awaits with the opening of the SB Auto Camp, where visitors stay in smartly renovated Airstream trailers.

(Dec. 21, 2012) -- RV Daily Report and Campground Daily Report will close its offices for Christmas week. Following publication of today's newsletter and the weekly editions on Saturday, the next newsletters will come out Dec. 31.

(Dec. 21, 2012) -- In Alaska, Katmai National Park and Preserve is increasing the fee for camping at Brooks Camp Campground from $8 to $12 per person, per night, effective Jan. 5, 2013.

(Dec. 21, 2012) -- Good Sam Extended Service Plan has been a partner with QBE since 1999, offering customers both financial protection in the event of a mechanical breakdown or failure, as well as expert claims administration leveraging what the company calls the world’s largest RV repair network.  

(Dec. 21, 2012) -- “We’re pleased to be included in HGTV’s RV 2013 program,” said Draheim. “This recognition reinforces our commitment to listening to our customers and creating designs that inspire and lead the industry in innovation, quality and value.”