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  • America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey in September July 10, 2025 - Hershey RV Show – America’s largest RV Show happening September 10-14, 2025 Manufacturer show features 1500+ RV’ s – see newest designs, floor plans & technology in the 2026 models. Plus, RV & Camping accessories, products, services, and vacation/campground destinations. Learn about RVing with its educational seminars.
  • Grand Canyon Camping Fees Increasing July 10, 2025 - Grand Canyon Camping Fees – camping fees will increase for front country standard campsites in Grand Canyon National Park at Desert View, North Rim & Mather campgrounds stating May 1, 2025. Now at $18/night the standard sites will increase $30/night. Group sites will remain at $55 per night. Visitors can make reservations for spring, summer […]
  • RV Sales by Unit Type – March 2025 July 10, 2025 - Here is the breakdown of sales of different classes of RVs through March 2025!
  • Popular Free Online RV Travel Newsletter July 10, 2025 - Free RV Travel News – a popular free subscription to an online RV Travel Newsletter, is available at www.rvtravel.com. Its staff over the past twenty-four years have published an online newsletter that provides a comprehensive source of honest news, advice and information about RV’s and the RV lifestyle.
  • Canadian RVers Thinking Twice July 10, 2025 - Canadian RV Travelers – presently are rethinking their U.S. travel plans, especially Canadian snowbird’s returning in the fall. There is a wave of uncertainty drawn by escalating Trade tensions. Currently, the majority of the Canadian ‘birds are waiting to see what will be resolved between the U.S. and Canada.
  • National Parks to Remain Open Despite Cuts July 10, 2025 - National Parks – The Interior Secretary recently ordered National Parks to remain open, despite staffing cutbacks and hiring freeze. With Park staff down 20% they are leaning on volunteers and borrowing staff from State Parks. RVers have been helpful in volunteering their time.
  • More Interest at Recent RV Shows July 10, 2025 - RV Production & Sales – COVID was incredible for the RV industry, creating record sales for all types of RV’ s. Since, the market has receded 22-25%, with fewer sales continuing in the first quarter of 2025. Recent RV Shows is showing more interest and sales activity, specially with used RV’s. At the moment~ the […]
  • Recreation Boating Appetite Remains Strong July 10, 2025 - Recreation Boating – NMMA, the National Marine Manufactures Association sets standards for reliability, safety & quality in the boating recreation industry. They state the consumer appetite for boating has remained strong, with Americans love for the water. Their priority is introducing product innovation to attract more interest.
  • Tariff Cost not a Big Concern July 10, 2025 - Tariff Cost Concerns – in regards to the RV industry, manufactures feel they will not be as affected as the auto industry, as most types of RV’s are assembled in the U.S. There is concern about exporting some parts & electronics from outside sources. Overall the industry anticipates a 3 – 8% cost increase, but […]
  • Outdoor Recreation Roundtable on a Mission July 10, 2025 - ORR- Outdoor Recreation Roundtable – a National outdoor industry coalition, represents more than 110,000 outdoor businesses in the recreation economy and the full spectrum of outdoor related activities. They have a shared mission to expand access to the outdoors for all Americans. The U.S. Dept of Commerce has confirmed that outdoor recreation currently generates $1.2 […]
  • Amazon enters the RV Park Market July 10, 2025 - Amazon enters the RV market – by agreement with the City of Hermiston, in eastern Oregon, a new 200 site RV Park will be built, with some spaces reserved for temporary workers while building a new Data Center. The City will retain spaces not dedicated by Amazon.
  • Search for Campgrounds by Drivetime! July 10, 2025 - Drive Time feature – The Dyrt, a camping app, lets RVers search for a campground by drive time, instead of the normal distance between locations.
  • EV Charging Pricing Average July 10, 2025 - EV Charging – per AAA, the Nat’l average per kilowatt hour of electricity at public EV charging stations has stayed the same at $ .36.
  • Gas Prices – AAA Has Announced Summer Increases July 10, 2025 - Gas Prices – AAA has announced the beginning of gas price increases ahead of the busy summer driving season are later than normal this year. Gas prices haven’t been this low over Memorial Day since 2021. Compared to 2024, the current rates average $0.40 less with today’s National average at $3.192. Arizona is considered one […]
  • Pickleball – The 2025 Camping Report, July 10, 2025 - Pickleball – The 2025 Camping Report, presented by Toyota Trucks has discovered that pickleball courts is the top amenity added by private campgrounds in 2024. Wi-Fi still continues as the most popular amenity, offered the majority of private campgrounds.
  • Overland Expo West – 5/16-18 Fort Tuthill July 10, 2025 - Overland Expo West – 5/16-18 Fort Tuthill CO Pk, Flagstaff, AZ – annual event aimed to campers, motorcyclists & outfitters about an overlanding lifestyle /experience. Over 400 exhibitors, education, demos & RV manufactures.
  • Per SSI: Class B Sales Rise 34.7% For Five Months August 1, 2018 - Class B sales continued to post double-digit growth during the first five months of 2018, as overall registrations rose 34.7%. Article excerpted from RVBusiness.com
  • According to SSI: “B” Sales on a Roll; Up 30.5% For 4 Months June 25, 2018 - Class B sales continued to climb during the first four months of 2018, posting double-digit growth as overall registrations jumped 30.5%. Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI) reported that Winnebago Industries Inc. led the segment through April with a 35.7% market share followed by Erwin Hymer Group North America (31.2%) and Thor Industries Inc. (12.3%). Article excerpted from […]
  • U.S. Gas Prices are Going Up as Oil Prices Surge June 25, 2018 - The national average for a gallon of gasoline has risen 5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.76 per gallon Monday (April 23), according to GasBuddy’s latest weekly survey of 135,000 gas stations. The gain comes as oil prices continue to surge, rising last week to a new multi-year high as global demand […]
  • SSI: Canadian Coach Sales up 38% For 9 Months November 17, 2017 - Canadian motorhome registrations continued to gain momentum as overall sales showed a 38% gain for the first nine months of 2017. Class A registrations rose 19% year-to-date as Thor led the segment with a 36.4% market share followed by Forest River (19.2%), Winnebago (12.3%) and REV Group (12.2%). In the Class C sector, sales climbed 48.6% year-to-date. Forest River led […]
  • RVIA: August RV Shipments are Best on Record October 13, 2017 - The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) August survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments finished at 45,031 units, an increase of 25.3% over the 35,946 units shipped last August.  August 2017 shipments are the best August on comparable record. RV wholesale shipments have climbed to 334,408 units through eight months of 2017, up 15.1% over […]
  • SSI: Canada Coach Sales See 43.5% Rise YTD October 13, 2017 - Canadian motorhome registrations continued to surge through July, as overall sales showed a 43.5% gain for the first seven months of 2017. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), Thor Industries Inc. was the motorized sales leader for the first seven months, capturing a 41.1% market share, ahead of Forest River Inc. with a 37.4% share. Winnebago Industries […]
  • Your AZ STATE RV TRAVEL GUIDE Was There, Accessing Interested Snowbird RVers from NE U.S. and SE Canada October 13, 2017 - With a total gate attendance of 64,242 — easily surpassing last year’s record of 57,692 — the 49th Annual America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pa., hosted by the Pennsylvania RV & Campground Association (PRVCA), was yet another sign the industry is humming along on all cylinders. (To view a slideshow scroll to the right side […]
  • SSI: “B” Sales Extend Gains & Grow 20.7% in April June 12, 2017 - Class B motorhome sales registrations jumped 20.7% in April while the segment posted a 31.1% gain through the first four months. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), Erwin Hymer Group North America was the top-selling manufacturer for year-to-date with a 35.6% share of the Class B market, followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (31.1%), Thor Industries Inc. (16.9%) and Pleasure-Way […]
  • RVIA: ’17 RV Shipments on Track For Record High June 6, 2017 - The recreational vehicle industry’s shipments will reach 472,200 units in 2017, the highest annual total since the data has been collected, and a 9.6% increase from the number shipped last calendar year, announced Frank Hugelmeyer, president of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). According to a new forecast presented today (June 5) by Hugelmeyer at […]
  • Rules change for LP tank recertification February 14, 2017 - In October 2014, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) was taking action to raise awareness of the hazards associated with compressed gas cylinders following a large propane cylinder rupture on a food truck in Philadelphia that resulted in deaths and injuries. PHMSA focused, in part, on the basics of how to inspect a cylinder […]
  • RV Sales Showed Strong Rise in 2016 February 14, 2017 - The recreational vehicle industry continued on a path of strong growth in 2016, with shipments of new RVs surpassing 400,000 for the first time since the industry began reliably tracking that particular statistic in 1978. Article excerpted from RVDailyReport.com.
  • FMCA Makes Plans For “Rally In The Valley,” Announces RV Basics Course February 6, 2017 - Staff members and officers at Family Motor Coach Association, a Cincinnati-based organization for owners of motorhomes, are busily preparing for the group’s March 7 through 10 gathering in Chandler, Arizona. The event has been dubbed “Rally In The Valley,” a nod to the host area’s designation as the Valley of the Sun. RV owners are […]
  • Pinetop-Lakeside is “Best Cabin Region” August 16, 2016 - Pinetop-Lakeside was crowned “Best Cabin Region in the U.S.” by the readers of Cabin Life Magazine. Roughly 50 alpine lakes lace the White Mountains region, which also sits on the largest stand of Ponderosa pines in the world.
  • Happy Birthday, National Parks! August 16, 2016 - The National Park Service turns 100 this month. Celebrate the Centennial by going wild at these diverse American treasures. Admission to all National Parks is free August 25-28
  • Rally in the Valley of the Sun August 16, 2016 - Family Motor Coach Association’s 95th International Convention March 7-10, 2017 (Tuesday through Friday) Rawhide Western Town and Event Center at Wild Horse Pass Chandler, Arizona 800-543-3622 www.fmca.com Join Family Motor Coach Association – an international organization for motorhome owners – for an RV showcase and Wild West adventure at Rawhide Western Town & Event Center. This […]
  • As Summer Heats Up, U.S. Gas Prices Cool Off July 22, 2016 - USA Today reported that gas prices have plunged to their lowest July level in 12 years, according to AAA, even as Americans are racking up more miles. In fact, gas prices have dropped in 39 out of the last 40 days, lopping 20 cents a gallon off in total during that span, according to AAA. “Gas is getting cheaper as we’re […]
  • May Canadian Towable Sales Tumble 25.8% July 13, 2016 - Year-over-year Canadian towable sales declined 25.8% in May and 22.2% for the first five months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector fell 24.8% in May and 20% year-to-date. • Canadian fifth-wheel sales tumbled 30% for the month and 29.4% through May. • Folding camping trailer registrations […]
  • SSI: May Canadian Motorhome Sales Drop 11.3% July 11, 2016 - Year-over-year Canadian motorhome registrations fell 11.3% in May and 23.2% for the first five months of 2016, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Class A registrations declined 43.1% for the month and 40.7% year-to-date. In the Class C segment, sales were up 5.6% in May but showed an 11.2% decline year-to-date. […]
  • SSI Finds April Canadian Motorhome Sales Drop 44% June 20, 2016 - Year-over-year Canadian motorhome registrations tumbled 44.1% in April and 35.4% for the first four months of 2016, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Class A registrations declined 47.6% for the month and 39% year-to-date. In the Class C segment, sales dropped 41.5% in April and 32.2% year-to-date. Article excerpted from RVBusiness.com
  • Predicted: RV Shipments will Reach 404,800 in ’17 June 20, 2016 - A strong economic outlook, fueled by “relatively low inflation, interest rates and energy prices,” continues to create a healthy environment for RV sales that will carry into 2017, according to economist Richard Curtin. Curtin, director of consumer surveys at the University of Michigan and a consultant for the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), projected that […]
  • RV Firms Turning Big Profits as Industry Rolls May 27, 2016 - Recreational vehicles these days can cost upwards from a half million dollars, and those featured on the Travel Channel’s “Big Time RV” tend to be the highest of the high-end. But the RV lifestyle is not just some quirky niche for retirees — it’s a market that continues to rebound from 2009 lows, which is […]
  • “Little Dealer Little Prices” Gets Bigger in Arizona May 16, 2016 - Take a walk through an old western town setting, pass the covered wagon (receptionist desk) and perhaps wander into the telegraph office at Little Dealer Little Prices. There, you will meet one of the business’s salespeople. This is how the full-service RV facility in Prescott, AZ works. As reported by the Daily Courier, sitting on 11 acres, the […]
  • SSI: Canadian Coach Sales Fall 24% in March May 16, 2016 - Year-over-year Canadian motorhome registrations tumbled 23.9% in March and 29.1% for the first three months of 2016, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Forest River Inc. led the Canadian motorhome sales leader year-to-date, capturing a 28.6% market share, while Winnebago Industries Inc. was No. 2 with a 19.9% share, followed by Jayco Inc. (18.6%) and Thor Industries Inc. (18.2%). Class A registrations declined 26.6% for […]
  • Canadian Campgrounds Face Loss of Tax Credit May 10, 2016 - Owners of private campgrounds across Canada have been caught off-guard by news that they can no longer claim a small business tax credit. CTV News reported that Terrie Sage and her husband own the 80-site Sage Campground in Cambridge, Ontario. She said they learned of the change last fall, when CRA notified them that they […]
  • Summer Hours for Mining Camp, Dutchman’s Hide Out Restaurants May 10, 2016 - We are so happy to announce that the Mining Camp Restaurant and Dutchman’s Hide Out Steakhouse will be open during the summer months! You heard us right! Open during the summer! Starting May 1st we will be open on the weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) from 11am to 9pm in both dining rooms. Open weekends […]
  • Park Model Shipments Drop 21%, RV Shipments Up 12% in February 2016 May 10, 2016 - Park model RV shipments were off to a sluggish start for the first two months of 2016, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) monthly shipment report for February. After starting off slightly ahead in January, February’s wholesale shipments by park model manufacturers were down 21.1% compared to February 2015, according to RVIA. Builders […]
  • Historic Mining Camp Restaurant & Dutchman’s Hide Out Winter Hours November 20, 2015 - NOW! Open daily November thru April 2016 11am to 9pm May thru October only Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays  11am to 9pm Our “Hello Arizona!” dinner shows will return December 29, 2015 and run until April 9, 2016. Go to our website for more information at www.MiningCampRestaurant.com   P.O. Box 456   Apache Junction, AZ 85117 […]
  • Gas Prices Should Stay Low This Summer May 26, 2015 - You’ve probably noticed that the price of unleaded gasoline has inched up over the past few weeks, which is typical gas price behavior as Memorial Day approaches, and motorists set off on summer vacations. Forbes reported that the good news, according to a Purdue University researcher, is that gas prices this summer ought to be […]
  • SSI: Motorhome Sales Increase 9.2% in March 2015 May 26, 2015 - March motorhome retail registrations rose 9.2% compared to the same period a year ago, and sales for the first quarter of this year were up 10.3%.
  • RVIA President Predicts Shipments will Top 361,000 Units in 2015 December 3, 2014 - The recreational vehicle industry’s shipments will total 361,400 units in 2015, a 3.9% increase above the projected 2014 total of 348,000, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) President Richard Coon announced at the kickoff event to the industry’s annual trade show. The new forecast was prepared by RV industry analyst Dr. Richard Curtin, and released at […]
  • Per RVIA, October RV Shipments are Best in 38 Years December 3, 2014 - Wholesale deliveries of all RVs tracked by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) accelerated in October, climbing 30.1% from September and besting the October 2013 total by 11.2%. Total shipments of all RVs were reported at 32,346 units in October, making it the best October in 38 years. On a seasonally adjusted basis, October shipments […]
  • RVIA: RV Shipments in May are the Best in Eight Years June 27, 2014 - Wholesale shipments of all RVs continued to improve in May, growing to 35,511 units, up 5.1% from last month and 9.1% from a year ago. This was the best May total in eight years and the best single monthly total since March of 2007. On a seasonally adjusted basis, May’s total represented an annual rate […]
  • Baby Boomers Ingrained in RVing Lifestyle May 21, 2014 - True to their name, Baby Boomers are creating an RV travel “boom” that has helped the industry grow more rapidly than before, according to RV Registry, helping to connect RV sellers with potential buyers. The Alliance for Aging Research reports that another Baby Boomer turns 50 every seven seconds, which amounts to more than 11,000 […]
  • Arizona’s RV Parks Gear Up as Snowbirds Exit May 20, 2014 - Country Roads RV Park is bustling with activity. But it has nothing to do with horseshoe matches, dances, concerts and the dozen of activities offered to residents during the winter season, the Yuma (Ariz.) Sun reported. The majority of residents will never know about the beehive of activity going on now. The pickleball courts are being reconstructed. The shuffleboard […]
  • AAA Predicting Lower Gas Prices By Memorial Day May 20, 2014 - With the Memorial Day weekend just days away, it looks like the gasoline price increase that often accompanies summer driving will not do so this year. The drop in gas prices is accelerating nationwide, and is dropping even more rapidly in some of the most expensive markets. According to 24/7 Wall Street, the AAA Fuel Gauge put […]
  • Boomers Retire and Hit the Road in RVs May 15, 2014 - When they retired in 2008, Jim and Jaylene Myers knew they wanted to go wherever whim and chance might take them in their 45-foot recreational vehicle. The New York Times reported that in the last five years Jim, 63, a former paper manufacturing executive from Seattle, and Jaylene, 62, a former schoolteacher, have camped in […]
  • White House Considering Tolls on Interstate Highways April 30, 2014 - With pressure mounting to avert a transportation funding crisis this summer, the Obama administration Tuesday (April 29) opened the door for states to collect tolls on interstate highways to raise revenue for roadway repairs. The Washington Post reported that the proposal, contained in a four-year, $302 billion White House transportation bill, would reverse a long-standing federal […]
  • Tire Insurance Popularity Grows April 30, 2014 - After a rough winter, roads are riddled with tire-killing potholes this year. Tire sellers and car dealers increasingly are suggesting wheel and tire protection plans, as often unavoidable sections of damaged roads beat up cars and even trucks. Some report record numbers of claims during a winter season when snowfall was the heaviest on record. […]
  • World’s First All Carbon-Fiber RV Coming Out April 30, 2014 - Carbon fiber is being used more often on production vehicles, but a new company headquartered in Speedway, IN, is taking the ultra-light material to the next level. Soon you will be able to order a 35-foot-long, tow-behind RV made from a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and body. The company behind it is called Global Caravan Technologies […]
  • Mining Camp Restaurant Now Open All Summer April 30, 2014 - The Historic Mining Camp Restaurant is pleased to announce that beginning on May 18, 2014, they will have summer hours. Mining Camp Family Style – dinner only (dinner shows will resume in Nov.) Fridays & Saturdays 4-8pm Sundays Noon-8pm Dutchman’s Hide Out Steakhouse Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11am-8pm  
  • RVing with medical challenges February 6, 2014 - Article by John Bos, submitted by Firebird Tire in Phoenix, AZ RV travel does not need to stop when you have medical conditions. There are many high-quality medical services available to snowbirds and other travelers. In fact, they may have more experience treating those of us that are living in “God’s waiting room” in Florida, […]
  • Experts Foresee Lower Gas Prices in ’14 February 6, 2014 - This year is set to be another volatile one for gasoline, with higher pump prices likely in the next several weeks, but consumers may be left smiling in the end. MarketWatch reported that the average U.S. price for regular gasoline fell in 2013 from the year before, and experts predict that prices are likely to […]
  • Tents For Troops February 6, 2014 - Creating a place to enjoy life, away from the field. As a very small way of saying “Thank You” for all of the hard work and sacrifices made by men and women in the military, campgrounds and RV parks around the nation would like to offer free camping for active military. Please visit our Camp […]
  • Pueblo El Mirage Lands Grand Canyon Pickleball Tourney February 6, 2014 - After three years at Sun City, the world’s third largest pickleball tournament will move to a new location for this year’s state championships at Pueblo El Mirage RV & Golf Resort, 11201 N. El Mirage Rd. The games will be played Feb. 19 through Feb. 23 and feature competitors from across the United States and […]
  • Motorhome Sales Were Up 29.6% in June August 20, 2013 - Motorhome registrations filed in June jumped 29.6%, and for the first half of 2013 they were up 30.9%, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Thor Industries Inc. was first in year-to-date motorhome registrations with a 25% market share, followed by Winnebago Industries, Inc. (18.1%), Forest River, Inc. (12.8%), and Forest River’s Coachmen […]
  • Second-Home Deduction Makes RVs Attractive Option July 15, 2013 - A 50-something man climbed down from behind the wheel of the massive recreational vehicle in the parking lot of a county park. “It’s my second home,” the man said to nobody in particular. “Took early retirement. And, I needed a deduction.’’ The Spokesman-Review, Spokane. Wash., reported that in the world of housing and shelter, the recreational vehicle […]
  • Increased RV Sales Continue to Signal Economic Improvement June 6, 2013 - Bloomberg Business Week reported that RV manufacturers shipped 32,054 vehicles in the U.S. in April, up 19% from a year earlier, according to data compiled by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). RVs are a notable niche because it takes no small amount of consumer confidence to buy a gas-guzzling home on wheels. Between 2007 and […]
  • Nevada Considers Raising Snowbird Fees May 30, 2013 - Nevada lawmakers are looking at ways to raise more money from snowbirds. Currently, anyone over the age of 10 who resides in Nevada for more than 31 consecutive days must purchase a seasonal identification card at a cost of $12 ($7 for seniors). However, if Nevada AB405 is passed into law, that mandated fee will […]
  • Increase in RV Sales Signals Economic Improvement May 20, 2013 - RV sales have been coming back after a disastrous recession for the industry, and this may be a good sign of a strengthening economy. Elkhart, Ind., is the heart of the business, with about 83% of all North American RVs manufactured in the region. Unemployment in Elkhart rose to more than 20% in 2009 as […]
  • Family Motor Coach Association Celebrates 50 Years at June Show April 23, 2013 - The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) is finalizing plans and registering families and exhibitors for the group’s June 19-22, 2013, motorhome showcase in Gillette, WY. Over 2,000 motorhomes and around 8,000 people are expected to assemble for this event, titled “Celebrate In Gillette.” CAM-PLEX Multi-Events Facilities will be the hub of activity for the motorhome […]
  • Your AZ State RV Guide will be distributed at this FMCA Annual Reunion March 20, 2013 - The Family Motor Coach Association’s FMCA 88th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase, June 19-22 at CAM-PLEX Multi-Events Facilities in Gillette, Wyoming, celebrating their 50th anniversary. According to a press release, a “nostalgia room” will display FMCA artifacts and vintage bus conversions, such as the Flxible brand bus that graces the association’s membership emblem, will be […]
  • 2013 Quartzsite Show Attendance Up From Last Year March 11, 2013 - Attendees at the 2013 Quartzsite RV Show were up from a year ago, although not back to where it was years ago, according to promoter Kenny King. RVtravel.com reported that vendors, about 350 all together, offered mixed reports. This year’s only RV dealer, Paul Evert’s RV County, was happy with the event, where brisk sales […]
  • Canadian Visitors to Arizona an Economic Boon October 2, 2012 - Between West Jet, Air Canada and US Airways, there are now 84 direct flights from Canada cities to Arizona. Those flights have brought over 700,000 visitors to the state in 2011 and that number is expected to top 775,000 in 2012. Despite the recession, Canadians have become the largest group of home buyers in Arizona, […]
  • FMCA’s 2012 Convention a Success October 2, 2012 - The Family Motor Coach Association’s (FMCA) 87th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase attracted 1,849 coaches last week to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Including 70 demonstration coaches, manufacturers displayed more than 275 Class A, B and C motorhomes during the Aug. 27-30 gathering  – more than recent FMCA national events. ”We had several units […]
  • Attendance Record Set at 2012 Hershey’s RV Show October 2, 2012 - The hosting Pennsylvania RV & Camping Association (PRVCA) logged 43,131 attendees – an all-time record for the longstanding event – into the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. Following Industry Days, which ran Sept. 10-11, 6,485 people poured through the gates on the opening of Public Days, offering notice that this year’s show was going to […]
  • RV Safety Program Available Through RV Education 101 May 24, 2012 - RV Education 101 has launched its 2012 RV Summer Safety Awareness Program, designed to remind RV owners about important safety practices as they take to the roads this summer. “RV safety is extremely important and understanding how to react during an emergency situation can be the difference between life and death,” said RV Education 101 […]
  • 2012-2013 AZ STATE RV GUIDE IS HERE! May 16, 2012 - ACCESS IT ONLINE OR CALL COMPASS MARKETING TO RECEIVE A PRINT COPY. It is available at all authorized Arizona Office of Tourism Visitor Centers throughout Arizona, RV parks/resorts and many RV shows & rallies throughout Arizona and in northern states and Canada. This annual issue is loaded with current information on RVing in Arizona for […]
  • RV Sales on the Upswing April 5, 2012 - The sales numbers for recreational vehicles the first two months of 2012 speak volumes. But what’s behind the numbers may say even more. The South Bend Tribune reported that according to the Reston, Va.-based Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA): • RV shipments to retailers rose 31.8% in February above January’s totals and were up 24.2% […]
  • Confidence Goes Higher, According to Bloomberg Comfort Index March 30, 2012 - More Americans this month said the economy was improving than at any time in eight years as the job market picked up. The share of households viewing the economy as heading in the right direction rose to 34% in March, the most since January 2004, pushing the Bloomberg monthly expectations gauge to a one-year high […]
  • 2012 Arizona Tourism Guide & Map Now Available March 1, 2012 - Chock full of valuable Arizona tourist information from traveling tips to statewide accommodations, the Arizona Office of Tourism has recently released its 2012 Arizona Official State Visitor’s Guide (OSVG), along with the accompanying Official State Visitor’s Map. Within the 100-page OSVG you’ll find informative articles written by Arizona-based writers on the variety of tourist destinations […]
  • Go To The Park, FEE FREE! February 23, 2012 - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced 17 days in 2012 that visitors can get into national parks for free. On January 14-16, April 21-29, June 9, September 29 and November 10-12, the usual entry fees will be waived. For more information, go to www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm. Also, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and […]
  • New Website Offers Tire Inflation Help February 14, 2012 - David Gray, a full-time RVer has created a user-friendly site, www.FifthWheelSt.com, for owners of fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers that “simplifies the task of weighing your truck and trailer.” In a press release in November 2011, Gray described a blowout experience that prompted him to create the site after finding it hard to locate online information […]
  • ARVC is Partnering with DIRECTTV January 20, 2012 - An agreement has been reached between the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) and DIRECTTV and its nationally certified service dealer, Just In Time Communications, Inc., to provide satellite TV service to ARVC member parks at greatly reduced rates. ARVC president and CEO Paul Bambei said, “The prices we have negotiated on behalf […]
  • Cavco Launches Solar Park Model December 2, 2011 - Seen in Las Vegas at the KOA Expo in November was Cavco Industries’ newest solar-powered park model cottage. “This is the first of a new generation of off-grid, solar-powered park models,” said Joseph Stegmayer, president and CEO of Phoenix-based Cavco. “It’s the most environmentally friendly park model cottage on the market.” NTA, Inc., a company […]
  • Market is showing modest improvement, according to dealer survey November 9, 2011 - The Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association conducted a survey of its members in early August and although the results are not emphatic, there is some optimism. Regarding sales logged this summer, 44% of the respondents said the market is better than a year ago, while just 27% said it’s about the same. 29% said they thought […]
  • AZ RV Reference Guide 2011-2012 is now in distribution November 1, 2011 - “It is jam packed with current information on all the RV industry in ARIZONA offers RV enthusiasts, whether it be enjoying shorter outings, or out of state RVers exploring unique finds within our grand state,” states Ron Sleight, publisher. The publisher for this proven RV Reference Guide representing the RV industry in Arizona, is pleased […]
  • RV makers are Hiring – Good News for the economy October 25, 2011 - Michael Hicks, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University, described recent announcements from two RV makers about new investment in Indiana’s Elkhart County, as “further evidence that we have indeed turned the corner” on the way to economic recovery. Hicks told Inside Indiana Business’ host Gerry Dick that Carbon […]
  • RV Rallies in AZ by Rally Master USA October 17, 2011 - RallyMasterUSA.com – a Southern Arizona company putting a spin on RV Rallies & Events. Keeping some of the ‘norms’ expected at an RV Rally, but putting them in places not so normal. They understand that as diverse as RVrs are, most are young at heart, and are always looking for the next adventure. The goal […]