http://rvweblog.com Part of the RVPortals.com Network Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:37:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 en http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/rv-loans-included-in-bailout-plan/ http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/rv-loans-included-in-bailout-plan/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:37:39 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/rv-loans-included-in-bailout-plan/ WASHINGTON — Loans to recreational vehicle dealers and consumers could be easier to come by if Congress authorizes the release of $350 billion associated with the financial rescue plan passed last year. The new legislation would make RV loans insured by a government institution set up to protect banks from losses if borrowers default on their [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/rv-loans-included-in-bailout-plan/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/rvia-encourages-consumers-to-take-savecations-in-2009/ http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/rvia-encourages-consumers-to-take-savecations-in-2009/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:36:49 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/rvia-encourages-consumers-to-take-savecations-in-2009/ RESTON, Va. — As part of an ongoing effort to highlight the affordability of RV vacations in tough economic times, the RV Industry Association has broadly distributed the press release below to the consumer media outlining hot trends in travel for the new year. RVIA members and dealers should feel free to adopt the same themes [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/rvia-encourages-consumers-to-take-savecations-in-2009/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/flooding-forces-evacuation-of-camping-world-campground-in-tennessee/ http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/flooding-forces-evacuation-of-camping-world-campground-in-tennessee/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:36:08 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/flooding-forces-evacuation-of-camping-world-campground-in-tennessee/ Flooding forces evacuation of Camping World campground in Tennessee EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — Campers had to pack up and move out of their spots at the Camping World campgrounds on Ringgold Road. On Wednesday, the Chickamauga Creek began flooding the parking lot and campgrounds. Neither were visible because they were completely covered with water more than [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/flooding-forces-evacuation-of-camping-world-campground-in-tennessee/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/keystone-reports-market-share-gains/ http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/keystone-reports-market-share-gains/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:34:23 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/keystone-reports-market-share-gains/ Keystone reports market share gains GOSHEN, Ind. — Keystone RV Company achieved a record 22.3 percent market share in travel trailer and fifth wheel sales for the month of October, according to Statistical Surveys, Inc. This represents an increase in market share of more than 19 percent from October of 2007. Acknowledging that several factors [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2009/01/22/keystone-reports-market-share-gains/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/rvda-encourages-dealers-to-contact-congress-to-make-rv-loan-money-available/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/rvda-encourages-dealers-to-contact-congress-to-make-rv-loan-money-available/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:12:43 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/rvda-encourages-dealers-to-contact-congress-to-make-rv-loan-money-available/ FAIRFAX, Va. — The RV Dealers Association is encouraging RV dealers across America to contact their senators and congressional representatives to encourage them to make more loan money available to finance the purchase of recreation vehicles. "Your dealership can help RVDA reach out to government leaders in both parties to help them understand the vital role [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/rvda-encourages-dealers-to-contact-congress-to-make-rv-loan-money-available/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/rvda-joins-coalition-to-help-small-business-owners-generate-capital/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/rvda-joins-coalition-to-help-small-business-owners-generate-capital/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:10:23 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/rvda-joins-coalition-to-help-small-business-owners-generate-capital/ December 15, 2008 16:45 FAIRFAX, Va. — The RV Dealers Association has joined more than 75 net operating loss coalition partners in calling for federal legislation to extend the net operating loss (NOL) period for small businesses. An extended NOL carryback period is a proven economic stimulus measure, one that can deliver vital help to our [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/rvda-joins-coalition-to-help-small-business-owners-generate-capital/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/georgia-dealer-avoids-being-scammed-by-using-story-authored-by-rv-industry-news-editor/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/georgia-dealer-avoids-being-scammed-by-using-story-authored-by-rv-industry-news-editor/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:09:51 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/georgia-dealer-avoids-being-scammed-by-using-story-authored-by-rv-industry-news-editor/ December 16, 2008 16:08 BYRON, Ga. — Mid-State RV Center reported today that the dealership was able to avoid being scammed by a "religious" organization that wanted to buy an RV for its overseas mission. Rex Gambill, internet sales manager at Mid-State RV Center, thought something was fishy when the "buyer" changed his mind and, rather than [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/georgia-dealer-avoids-being-scammed-by-using-story-authored-by-rv-industry-news-editor/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/florida-community-passes-rv-parking-law-that-officials-say-will-impact-only-35-vehicles/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/florida-community-passes-rv-parking-law-that-officials-say-will-impact-only-35-vehicles/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:08:49 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/florida-community-passes-rv-parking-law-that-officials-say-will-impact-only-35-vehicles/ December 17, 2008 09:57 SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — The City Commission unanimously passed an ordinance regulating boats, motor homes and trailers Monday despite grumbling from some residents who believe it is intrusive and unnecessary. The ordinance states: If a recreational vehicle is 35 feet or less in length, it can be parked in any yard within 10 feet [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/florida-community-passes-rv-parking-law-that-officials-say-will-impact-only-35-vehicles/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/rvia-encourages-manufacturers-and-suppliers-to-contact-elected-officials-about-improving-lending-situation/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/rvia-encourages-manufacturers-and-suppliers-to-contact-elected-officials-about-improving-lending-situation/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:07:06 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/rvia-encourages-manufacturers-and-suppliers-to-contact-elected-officials-about-improving-lending-situation/ December 17, 2008 14:55 RESTON, Va. — The RV Industry Association sent an e-mail to members today advising them of efforts to improve the wholesale and consumer credit market, and encouraging them to contact elected officials to ask for their support. Sent by RVIA President Richard Coon, here is the text of his message: "With this week’s Congressional [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/rvia-encourages-manufacturers-and-suppliers-to-contact-elected-officials-about-improving-lending-situation/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/bank-of-america-is-doing-layoffs-all-wrong/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/bank-of-america-is-doing-layoffs-all-wrong/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:04:11 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/bank-of-america-is-doing-layoffs-all-wrong/ Leadership Bank Of America Is Doing Layoffs All Wrong Tara Weiss 12.16.08, 11:34 AM ET Layoffs are painful for any staff. Drag them out over the course of several years, and the workforce runs the risk of paralysis. Someone should tell that to Bank of America. [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/bank-of-america-is-doing-layoffs-all-wrong/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/is-the-media-to-blame-for-making-economic-crisis-worse/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/is-the-media-to-blame-for-making-economic-crisis-worse/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:02:00 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/is-the-media-to-blame-for-making-economic-crisis-worse/ Last update: 12:05 p.m. EST Dec. 16, 2008 NEW YORK, Dec 16, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — - New Poll Conducted by Opinion Research Corporation Says Yes - An overwhelming 77 percent of Americans believe that the US media is making the economic situation worse by projecting fear into people’s minds. The majority of those surveyed [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/is-the-media-to-blame-for-making-economic-crisis-worse/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/the-media-and-your-money/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/the-media-and-your-money/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:58:58 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/the-media-and-your-money/ Tuesday , December 09, 2008 By Bill O’Reilly As we’ve pointed out, the left-wing media is spinning many policy issues negative until Barack Obama takes office next month. Then positive stories will begin to appear. Just wait and see. By ramping up the negative, the media can provide Obama with a cushion on the economy, Afghanistan, Iraq and [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/18/the-media-and-your-money/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/17/camping-world-re-aligns-operations-to-adjust-to-market-and-retail-traffic-patterns/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/17/camping-world-re-aligns-operations-to-adjust-to-market-and-retail-traffic-patterns/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:22:08 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/17/camping-world-re-aligns-operations-to-adjust-to-market-and-retail-traffic-patterns/ Consolidations Announced in Four Markets, New locations for 2009 unveiled. October 6, 2008 (Lincolnshire, IL) – Camping World, the nation’s largest and fastest growing RV and outdoor retailer, announced today that it will consolidate locations in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia and New York to improve their cost and expense structure, which will better position the company [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/12/17/camping-world-re-aligns-operations-to-adjust-to-market-and-retail-traffic-patterns/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/11/25/coachmen-to-be-sold-to-forest-river/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/11/25/coachmen-to-be-sold-to-forest-river/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:40:23 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2008/11/25/coachmen-to-be-sold-to-forest-river/ MIDDLEBURY, Ind. — "A wide range of rumors have swirled around our company in recent months," said Richard Lavers, CEO of Coachmen Industries, Inc. "During that time, we have consistently responded that we would make an announcement if and when there was something to say, but in the meantime, we were focused on managing through [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/11/25/coachmen-to-be-sold-to-forest-river/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/11/25/camping-world-to-sell-lightweight-teardrop-camper-trailers/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/11/25/camping-world-to-sell-lightweight-teardrop-camper-trailers/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:38:26 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/2008/11/25/camping-world-to-sell-lightweight-teardrop-camper-trailers/ LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — Camping World announced a retail distribution agreement Wednesday with Little Guy Worldwide that launches lightweight teardrop camper trailers into the recreational vehicle mainstream. Little Guy Worldwide, the world’s leading distributor of lightweight teardrop camper trailers, headquartered in Canton, Ohio, has a worldwide dealer network that spans the United States, Canada, Europe, South Africa, [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/11/25/camping-world-to-sell-lightweight-teardrop-camper-trailers/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/11/05/electionresults/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/11/05/electionresults/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:20:45 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/?p=81 ]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/11/05/electionresults/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/10/15/keystone-outback-loft/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/10/15/keystone-outback-loft/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:30:56 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/?p=66 Keystone Outback Loft Getting one up on your neighbor just got a little easier Preston Gratiot Trailer Life, June 2008 We’re always on the lookout for new ideas in the industry. Slideouts in RVs have been around for some time, and do a great job of opening up sometimes cramped floorplans. But how about a slide-up? Raising the bar [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/10/15/keystone-outback-loft/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/17/rv-types-defined/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/17/rv-types-defined/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:00:22 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/?p=51 RV Types Defined What RVs have what Classifications…   Class A Motorhome  (Diesel) Diesel pushers are the largest, most luxurious of the motorized RVs. The engine is located in the rear, hence the name “diesel pusher”. They are most commonly built on Freightliner chassis’s with Cummins and Caterpillar the engines of choice.     Class A Motorhome  (Gas) Class A Gas, also commonly [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/17/rv-types-defined/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/17/rv-dictionary-2/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/17/rv-dictionary-2/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:56:32 +0000 rvweblog http://rvweblog.com/?p=47 RV DICTIONARY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INDUSTRY COMMON TERMS, DEFINITIONS, AND SLANG _______________________________________________________________   How To Search:  Using Your Keyboard, Hold Down The “CTRL” Key Then Press The “F” Key.     •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ———————- A ———————-   Artic Package: An RV that has been equipped with extra insulation and heat pads for holding tanks for wintertime use.   Auxillary Battery An extra battery to run 12 volt equipment.   AWR: Axle Ratio The ratio between the drive [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/17/rv-dictionary-2/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/09/rving-not-really-roughing-it/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/09/rving-not-really-roughing-it/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:19:38 +0000 rvweblog http://rvportals.com/blog/?p=15 People with RVs get a lot of questions about their style of traveling. How can you afford the gas? Isn’t it cheaper to stay in a hotel room? Why don’t you fly? But for those who love the lifestyle, the answer is simple. “I’d rather be there than in my house,” said Sandy Griffin of Wilmington, who [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/09/rving-not-really-roughing-it/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/lazy-days-to-lay-off-46-at-tampa-rv-operations/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/lazy-days-to-lay-off-46-at-tampa-rv-operations/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:22:30 +0000 rvweblog http://rvportals.com/blog/?p=12 By RICHARD MULLINS | The Tampa Tribune Published: September 3, 2008 TAMPA - The downturn in the economy continues to take a toll on the recreational vehicle market.Lazy Days RV Center Inc. will lay off 46 full-time employees from its Tampa operations as part of an across-the-board cost-cutting program, executives said.This [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/lazy-days-to-lay-off-46-at-tampa-rv-operations/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/rollin-down-the-road/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/rollin-down-the-road/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:21:24 +0000 rvweblog http://rvportals.com/blog/?p=10 By Patrick S. Pemberton ROLLIN’ DOWN THE ROAD Rising fuel costs have put a dent in demand for RV sales and also caused many owners to scale back travel plans, but some families say RVing remains affordable and still others balance the costs with their American dream of lightin’ out for the territory When Joe [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/rollin-down-the-road/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/rvs-taking-to-roads-but-are-less-traveled/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/rvs-taking-to-roads-but-are-less-traveled/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:17:53 +0000 rvweblog http://rvportals.com/blog/?p=8 TAMPA - Retired school teacher Bill Maxwell loves hitting the road in a recreational vehicle, but lately when he and his wife get together with other RV owners, the conversation inevitably veers toward gas costs. “We have curtailed some of our travels,” said Maxwell, 62. “We went to Boston to see the kids [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/rvs-taking-to-roads-but-are-less-traveled/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/rv-trips-cost-less-for-consumers/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/rv-trips-cost-less-for-consumers/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:02:50 +0000 rvweblog http://rvportals.com/blog/?p=6 Despite record-breaking fuel prices, typical RV trips remain the least expensive type of vacation, according to a new study comparing vacation cost.  According to a press release, PKF Consulting found that “typical RV family vacations are on average 27% to 61% less expensive than other types of vacations studied.” Even factoring in RV ownership and fuel costs, the [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/rv-trips-cost-less-for-consumers/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/consumers-gravitating-to-smaller-rvs-rentals/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/consumers-gravitating-to-smaller-rvs-rentals/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:57:12 +0000 rvweblog http://rvportals.com/blog/?p=4 Families in New York state looking to get away this summer are continuing to hit the road in their recreational vehicles, but they are traveling shorter distances and renting them, area RV dealers say.“People are still going to vacation,” said Bill Kinney, sales manager at Ballantyne RV and Marine in Victor. “They’re just a little [...]]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/consumers-gravitating-to-smaller-rvs-rentals/feed/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/hello-world/ http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/hello-world/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:06:35 +0000 rvweblog http://rvportals.com/blog/?p=1 Welcome to RVweBLOG.com ]]> http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/06/hello-world/feed/