RV Sales Booming

Above, RVs at Graceland RV Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Independence Day is tomorrow and so far this year the RV industry is having a record year in sales.

According to KARE 11 (Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota):

CLEARWATER, Minn. - The gleaming new campers and motorhomes rolling into the St. Cloud/Clearwater RV Park are as common as mosquitos at a Minnesota cookout. 

“These five are all brand new,” says Scott Shoen as he sits in the midst of the campground, turned new RV showroom. 

Schoen and his friends are among those fueling record sales for the RV industry.
“I think seven of our friends bought new ones this year,” Schoen says as he points to a new fifth-wheel camper. “That one just got picked up at PleasureLand yesterday.” 

It’s part of the trend that’s bringing nothing but happiness to PleasureLand’s sales manager Vinnie Binfeld. 

“It's been insane,” Binfeld says.  

From a 2009 recession low of 165,700 units, national RV sales are expected to top 472,000 this year – a record high.

To read more, go here. 

Stay Safe During Summer Camping Season

Above, keep an eye on the weather. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Summer camping season is now upon us and so are potential hazards that go along with it.

Fortunately, KARE News has some good safety tips that will help to keep the camping experience a good one.

They begin with:

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - This time of year means many of us will camping in the great outdoors. But a sudden storm, animal bite or illness can ruin what is was supposed to be a fun adventure.  

Local camping and RV expert Mike Pearo from Hilltop Camper and RV joined the KARE News at 4 with some tips for making sure your next camping trip is both fun and safe.

To see the safety tips, go here.