KOA Chairman Speaks With Forbes At 50th Anniversary
February 21, 2012
Jim Rogers is KOA’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. As KOA celebrates its 50th Anniversary, he took a few minutes for a phone interview to discuss the company’s past, present and future. FORBES: How did you get started with Kampgrounds of America? ROGERS: I spent 26 years in the casino hotel... Read more »
RVIA Offers Data to Address Fuel Price Questions
February 21, 2012
With gas prices once again on the rise, RVIA has collected positive data and RV travel savings information to use in responding to media questions that may be asked of industry spokespeople in the coming months. With the approach of the spring and summer travel seasons, these facts are also suitable... Read more »
RV Shipments Climb in 2011
February 21, 2012
According to the RV Industry Association, RV wholesale shipments finished the year on a high note with a total of 252,300 units shipped in 2011, the highest annual total for RV shipments in four years and a 4.8% increase over the 242,300 units shipped in 2010. Towable units ended the year at 227,500... Read more »
Low-Power RV Lights From Davis
February 20, 2012
Because of limited battery capacity on RVs when dry camping, minimal power draw is a must. Mega-Lights from Davis Instruments draw a miniscule 0.11 amp of 12V power. Three Mega-Light models offer multiple functions; all feature a bulb that draws just 0.11 amp. Also included is a brighter bulb for reading... Read more »
Fleetwood Unveils Diesel Version of Bounder Classic
November 30, 2011
Motorhome builder Fleetwood RV Inc. unveiled a front-diesel chassis option for its 2012 Bounder Classic Class A motorhome during this week’s 49th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. According to a press release, the platform represents a collaboration between Fleetwood RV and Freightliner... Read more »
Carefree RV Resorts Offering Special Rates for New Winter Visitors
November 11, 2011
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 10, 2011 — Carefree RV Resorts in Florida are making an offer many snowbirds will find hard to refuse: Free rent in November and December, provided they pay for January, February and March up front. ”This offer only applies to snowbirds who haven’t stayed with us... Read more »
National Parks to Waive Entrance Fees November 11 to 13, 2011
November 8, 2011
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service will commemorate Veterans Day by waiving entrance fees and holding special events from November 11 to 13. “America’s national parks have close ties to all those who have served, or are serving, in the military,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan... Read more »
Motorhome Stars of The Rally
November 8, 2011
More than 600 motorhomes of all sizes, types and varieties were on display during The 2011 Good Sam Rally, presented by DISH Network, held July 14 through 17 at the beautiful Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond, Ore. And in between meeting up with old and new friends, attending interesting... Read more »
Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System
November 1, 2011
Roadmaster’s new InvisiBrake supplemental braking system does not require connecting and disconnecting or adjusting and tweaking — just install it in your dinghy vehicle and forget about it. Mount it under the driver’s seat, under the rear seat, behind interior panels or in the trunk, so that you... Read more »
Chinese Coach Builder Partners With Aqua-Hot
October 28, 2011
Chinese coach manufacturer King Long Coaches will be equipping units with heating systems produced by Fort Lupton, Colo.-based Aqua-Hot. According to a press release, the Aqua-Hot 450-DE will be standard equipment on the company’s 39- and 45-foot luxury coaches, as well as optional on its 32-... Read more »
