RVers want better Internet, WiFi Ranger gives it to them.

RV Daily News Masthead
RV Daily Report Turns 7 -- Happy April Fools Day

On the road in Tualatin, Ore.
at Dealer Spike.

Next big move: Castle Rock, Wash.
Website
Sign Up
Contact Us
http://rvdailyreport.com/About-Us/Advertising.aspx
 
AGWS helps RV dealers create profits
 
New Commercial LED Lighting from Diamond Group.

America's Largest RV show returns to Hershey, Pa.

RV Daily Report readers get 10 percent off

New Videos section head
Leisure Travel Vans introduces autonomous RVing
Leisure Travel Vans introduces autonomous RVing
CampgroundViews: Bauer's Canyon Ranch RV Park in Glendale, Utah
CampgroundViews: Bauer's Canyon Ranch RV Park in Glendale, Utah
RV101 Education 101: Controlling RV Water Damage
RV101 Education 101: Controlling RV Water Damage
Workamper News: Which RV is Right for You
Workamper News: Which RV is Right for You
 
NeoSpeed Rivets: Faster, stronger, simpler
(April 1, 2016) - Pop Avdel, a blind rivet supplier in the industry, is now offering a countersunk rivet head option to go with the more common mushroom style for use with its NeoSpeed Speed Fastening system.
Roadmaster debuts LED bulb, socket kit for tow cars
(March 28, 2016) - The major advantage of a bulb and socket kit is that it bypasses the towed vehicle's electrical system, which eliminates the concern of interacting with any vehicle electronics.
Curt debuts Nissan Titan XD gooseneck ball
(March 24, 2016) - Curt Manufacturing recently developed a new, patented OEM-compatible gooseneck ball & safety chain anchor kit #60692. The kit was initially designed to fit Chevy and GMC trucks with the towing prep package. However, the design is also compatible with the new Nissan Titan XD.
Thetford introduces Titan RV sewer hose
(March 23, 2016) - "The product sets itself apart from the competition at every turn, right down to its highly recognizable bright green fittings and packaging," said Bialorucki.
Magellan debuts off road GPS navigator
(March 21, 2016) - The TRX7 off-road navigator includes a genuine RAM mount (depending on model), hi-res (to 10 meters) 3D and 2D topographic base map views, and easy-to-use interface for following trails, recording tracks, and marking waypoints.







 
The RV industry's leading lifetime warranty


Podcast 87 features Waste Master's Doug Swarts
Wastemaster_01
(March 31, 2016) - Doug Swarts is the founder of Drainmaster and the Waste Master Sewer Management System for RVs. He developed the system as a full-time RVer who grew frustrated with the hassle and mess of dumping RV holding tanks the traditional way. Swartz describes how his system works and how he developed it. He also explains why the RV industry needs to embrace this technology and the biggest reason is that consumers want it. The second is reason is to embrace a solution before it's mandated upon the industry. He explains that if RV manufacturers don't want to install it, then RV dealers have an opportunity to make good money installing the system in a few hours.


Podcast 87 features Waste Master's Doug Swarts

Airstream acquires Nest Caravans

Prime Time surges in toy hauler market

Air Lift releases LoadLifter 5000 for Nissan Titan XD

Fastway helps users determine which ball mount to use

RV sales roaring

Spartan Motors recognizes supplier excellence

Fire damages Berks Mont Camping Center

Navistar to pay $7.5 million penalty for misleading investors

RV values at auctions start heating up

Jobs up, but so is unemployment

NeoSpeed Rivets: Faster, stronger, simpler


Camco's ReCurve weight distribution system takes towing to a new level.

RV Industry News
To read more about any story, click on the article's headline

 

Airstream acquires Nest Caravans
Airstream logo 2014
(April 1, 2016) - Airstream announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Nest Caravans, a start-up company proposing a compact travel trailer.
Prime Time surges in toy hauler market
Prime Time Manufacturing logo.jpg
(April 1, 2016) - The consumer demand for fifth wheel toy haulers continues to increase - up 15 percent in 2015 according to Statistical Surveys, Inc. Prime Time Manufacturing continues to excel and outpace this segment, nearly doubling its sales totals from 2014.
Air Lift releases LoadLifter 5000 for Nissan Titan XD
Air Lift 2015 catalog cover
(April 1, 2016) - Air Lift Company has released its LoadLifter 5000 and LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air springs for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD pickup.
Fastway helps users determine which ball mount to use
3bb37a4d-be2a-49f7-b0ca-4a566cea35f1
(April 1, 2016) - Fastway Flash ball mounts are backed by a company with 70 years of experience building towing products. With three models, how do you determine if the Flash ALBM, STBM or the E series is best for the application?
RV sales roaring
(April 1, 2016) - Many who step through the doors at Lichtsinn RV are about to embark on buying a second home you could say, one that travels on wheels.


Dealership Culture Said To Be A Contributor For Success
- Dealerships have a culture whether they like it or not. It may be good, it may be bad. But employees who work in an open-share environment perform better and attract repeat customers. Learn to develop a culture that feeds on itself. +

Spartan Motors recognizes supplier excellence
Spartan Motors logo
(April 1, 2016) - Spartan Motors, at the recommendation of its Supplier Performance and Review Committee, recently recognized top-performing suppliers during its 14th Annual Supplier Conference, held March 23rd, at the Charlotte, Mich., Performing Arts Center.
Fire damages Berks Mont Camping Center
(April 1, 2016) - At approximately 7:44 p.m., fire crews were dispatched to the 800 block of Sweinhart Road for a report of a commercial building fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found that Berks Mont Camping Center Superstore had caught fire and flames were coming through the roof.
Navistar to pay $7.5 million penalty for misleading investors
Navistar logo
(April 1, 2016) - Navistar International Corp was charged by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission for misleading investors regarding development of an advanced technology truck engine which meets the U. S. emission standards for certification.
RV values at auctions start heating up
Black Book logo
(April 1, 2016) - The average selling price for motorized units was $35,124, which is an increase of $222 (0.6 percent) from the previous month. Towables came in at $11,948, up $1,126 (10.4 percent) from last month.

Thetford introduces the Titan sewer hose.
Jobs up, but so is unemployment
RBC Bank logo
(April 1, 2016) - The "official" unemployment rate jumps to 5 percent, but the United states lost 29,000 manufacturing jobs in March, a total of 93,482,000 people of working age are not employed, and 25,741,000 foreign-born people had jobs do have jobs, which is a new record.
NeoSpeed Rivets: Faster, stronger, simpler
neospeed rivetswcap
(April 1, 2016) - Pop Avdel, a blind rivet supplier in the industry, is now offering a countersunk rivet head option to go with the more common mushroom style for use with its NeoSpeed Speed Fastening system.

See Meyer Distribution for a large selection of RV and towing products
Campground News
To read more about any story, click on the article's headline 

 

MCPS and CONY partner up
CONY logo
(April 1, 2016) - Campground Owners of New York have recently announced an arrangement making MCPS a "Member Benefit Provider" for members of the Association.
Honey Creek Resort under new management
(April 1, 2016) - A new concession agreement for Honey Creek Resort State Park was unanimously approved Wednesday by the Iowa Natural Resource Commission.
Parks officials ask for $2 million in upgrades
(April 1, 2016) - Pine Bluff, Ark., Parks and Recreation Department leaders said Tuesday that almost $2 million in repairs and upgrades are needed throughout the city's parks system.
New York paying $33 million to expand RV sites
(April 1, 2016) - New York will pay a Johnstown company $32.9 million to expand the state fair midway and recreational vehicle camping area at the fairgrounds.
Volunteers needed in Michigan state parks
Michigan State Parks logo
(April 1, 2016) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced the April schedule for volunteer stewardship workdays at state parks in southwest Michigan.
Celebrate volunteer week at Indiana State Parks
Indiana State Parks logo
(April 1, 2016) - From maintaining trails to entering computer data, Hoosiers can celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, by donating their time and talent to Indiana's state parks.
Volunteers needed in April at Michigan state parks
Michigan State Parks logo
(April 1, 2016) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced the April schedule of volunteer stewardship workdays at state parks in southeastern Michigan.
Enjoy spring events at Michigan state parks this April
(April 1, 2016) - Spend time outdoors celebrating the start of the spring season by attending events at state parks and recreation areas throughout Michigan. Below is a list of what's happening this April.
NPS 100th anniversary celebrated on forever stamps
National Park Service
(April 1, 2016) - The U.S. Postal Service will begin celebrating the National Park Service's Aug. 25 centennial just in time for summer vacation letter writing by issuing a pane of stunning Forever stamps depicting 16 examples of our national treasures on June 2.
Conestoga Ranch adds amenities for events
CR_Logo_RUSTFULL03
(April 1, 2016) - Conestoga Ranch, a glamping resort in Northern Utah is poised to become a Bear Lake destination for weddings, corporate retreats and a variety of other private events.
Glamping in the Ottawa Valley at Elements
(April 1, 2016) - The premise is simple: take a rundown children's theme park on an 89-acre slice of Canadian Shield, install mega-tents kitted out with king-sized beds, Egyptian cotton sheets and pricey all-natural toiletries, throw in a luxury yoga studio, hire an army of personal "wilderness butlers" to fulfill every whim ... and call it glamping.
Cute cottages are a step up from glamping
(April 1, 2016) - The 15 minis at the Pines Cottages in Asheville, N.C., are cheek-pinching-cute, even if they push the concept of "close family" to its literal edge.
Nova Scotia provincial parks reservations open Saturday
(April 1, 2016) - The reservation line for booking spots at provincial campsites opens Saturday. The provincial Department of Natural Resources said in a release that it has improved its website design in an effort to make online reservations easier.
Olema Campground struggling with flooding
(April 1, 2016) - Flooding at the Olema Campground caused by sediment buildup in a creek bordering the property and two drainage ditches running through it has worsened in recent years, prompting revenue losses from major closures and fears from management that, without county and federal assistance, the situation may never improve.
Newton KOA campground opening Friday
(April 1, 2016) - The Newton, Iowa, KOA campground will be opening for the 2016 summer camping season Friday. "We are very happy to again be offering wonderful camping experiences to this community and its visitors from throughout North America," KOA President and Chief Executive Officer Pat Hittmeier said.

RV Owner News
To read more about any story, click on the article's headline

 

Body found in RV after fire
(April 1, 2016) - Residents of the farm house in Gervais, Ore., said the RV appeared sometime overnight - and that they do not know who the RV belongs to or who may be inside, the sheriff's office said.
Northwest Michigan Camper, RV show this weekend
(April 1, 2016) - Despite the cold weather, everyone can still get a full blown camping experience indoors this weekend at the Northwest Michigan Camper and RV Show.
April issue of RV Consumer is released
April RV Consumer
(April 1, 2016) - People who are in the market to purchase an RV will enjoy this month's feature article on things to avoid when buying an RV. Readers will also get 10 RV battery tips to help make sure their batteries are ready for another camping season.
Fastway Trailer offers Flash ball mount options
Fastway logo
(April 1, 2016) - Fastway Flash ball mounts are backed by a company with 70 years of experience building the safest towing products on the road. Flash's gorgeous finish will turn heads and its superior strength and quality provides years of hassle free, safe towing.
U.S. Forest Service moves to end camping near Keystone
U.S. Forest Service logo
(April 1, 2016) - The line between camping and squatting hasn't been so clear at a popular site near Keystone. That's why the Dillon Ranger District announced earlier this week it is leading an effort to ban year-round overnight camping within a 1/4 mile of Montezuma Road and along a 4-mile stretch between Keystone and Montezuma.
It's like déjà vu all over again on the open road
(April 1, 2016) - On your road trip this summer, you might be surprised to see the highways dotted with RVs that appear to be from decades ago. They may look like campers from yesteryear, but the retro RVs you're seeing have a surprise: they're not vintage or antique, they just look like they are.
Witness said she was terrified RV would explode
(April 1, 2016) - The owner of a recreational vehicle that burst into flames at a Bee Ridge Shell gas station Wednesday reportedly abandoned the vehicle.
Body found in burned camper at Pueblo church
(April 1, 2016) - Thursday, a security guard at the First United Methodist church, located in downtown Pueblo, Colo., smelled smoke and saw his camper on fire. The guard called the fire department, and crews put the fire out.
Woman warns of Craigslist camper scam
(April 1, 2016) - It sounded like the perfect deal for Fawn Kratzer. She spotted a 2006 camper on Craigslist for just $2,500. The woman selling the camper told Kratzer she wanted to go through Apple Pay because it was more secure. She asked Kratzer to pay with iTunes gift cards, to the tune of $2,500.
Race fans gearing up for a big weekend in Martinsville
(April 1, 2016) - Campers from Michigan already at the track say they are excited for a fun weekend. "The racing I just love the close contact. Tight quarters and the paper clip the whole deal with that. It's just awesome," camper John Sween said.

Camp Kitchen market growth to 2020 driven by US, Australia, online retail
(April 1, 2016) - According to the 2016 camp kitchen market report, increased participation in outdoor recreational activities is a factor that will significantly impact the growth of the market over the next five years.
Drunk tourist crashes into tent at campground
(April 1, 2016) - A drunk and distressed Canadian tourist has been ordered to pay emotional harm reparation to three European women after he crashed his rental vehicle into their tent while they were sleeping.
Campers leave fires going
(April 1, 2016) - Campers along the Murray River in the Mildura, Australia, area left several fires unattended over the Easter long weekend, prompting a renewed warning for people to obey fire safety rules.
Illegal freedom campers owe $1.5 million in fines
(April 1, 2016) - Local authorities complain illegal freedom campers issued with infringement notices are skipping the country and they want more help from rental vehicle companies to recoup more than $1.5 millon in outstanding fines.


Footer Graphic

RV Daily Report | PO Box 2221 | Sun City | AZ | 85372