Although I no longer own the domain www.americasrvmall.com, the fact that the Chinese are seeking to register similar names with a .cn extension leads me to believe they are going to start holding American companies hostage in cyberspace. Imagine the chaos that would be created if a Chinese company registered www.blueox.cn or www.fantasticvent.com.cn.

A few weeks ago, the RV Industry Association announced it was opening an office in China.

According to an official press release submitted by RVIA March 6, "The office will coordinate the association’s efforts to work with Chinese governmental agencies and the country’s developing RV and campground industries to remove regulatory barriers impeding the United States RV industry’s growth in China."

Impeding the RV industry's growth in China? For some reason, I think it will work the other way around. The office will be a communications portal to ensuring that Chinese goods and services find their way into American RV dealerships.

What pollutants would demand more than a year in jail? In this case, dirt and rocks.  Excuse me, but aren't creek beds made of dirt and rock?  If so, how in God's name could they ever be considered a pollutant, let alone a pollutant worthy of a felony conviction and more than a year in jail?

This is the case with campground owners today. They have been told they must make their pools ADA compliant by installing permanent, fixed lift systems to assist handicapped people into and out of pools.

I wonder which campground will become the sacrificial lamb for the entire recreation industry -- the one business severely fined to set an example to all the other campgrounds and RV parks?

Although Spring is still a few weeks away, many in the RV industry are acting as though they've been hit with a case of Spring Fever, if the mood at last week's NTP Distribution show is any indication.

The mood and optimism in San Diego was palpable, and several people noted it appeared to be more optimistic than the attitude at the Stag-Parkway show in January, most likely because dealers had a few shows under their belt where they could gauge consumer confidence. Most RV shows so far this year have reported strong attendance and healthy sales.

I think the RV industry is ready for a breakout year.  Dealers are tired of "holding their own" and consumers are ready to get out and escape the day-to-day stress of life. I am encourage knowing that history repeatedly shows that the RV industry leads the nation out of recession.

Could that be happening this year? 

Just when I think I have Good Sam Enterprises figured out, they toss out a fastball that leaves me bewildered. That's how a number of campground owners apparently feel after learning that Good Sam Club recently sent out new membership cards that don't contain an expiration date.

I'd be tempted to think someone screwed up somewhere in designing the card without an expiration date. But, Lemonis is a shrewd businessman. There has to be some reason behind sending out unexpiring cards.