Consumer confidence hit a new post recession high this month as surging stock prices and strong job growth lifted Americans’ outlook. USA Today reported that the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index rose to 85.2 from 83.5 in May. That’s the highest since January 2008. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expected a reading of 83.5. The economy […]

The Travel Channel continued its “RV Week” programming with two more premieres last night, highlighted by a semi trailer Michael Andretti converted into a 53-foot RV. From Sunday (June 22) through Thursday, “RV Week” features no less than 11 premieres of RV-related programs, running every night at 9 and 10 p.m. EST. “RV Week” is a […]

(June 24, 2014) -- "Looking at the vehicle weight placard, the difference between the ‘net’ vehicle weight and the ‘gross’ vehicle weight allowed for a very limited payload. And it was obvious that the factories hadn’t designed the suspension to carry the kind of gear and supplies needed to go totally off-grid," Simpson wrote at SurvivalBased.com.

Elkhart, Ind.-based TRA Certification Inc. announced the Green Certification of the world’s first line of luxury “talent trailers” fueled 100% by clean power. The 46-foot long Ecoluxe fifth-wheel is manufactured by DRV Luxury Suites, Howe, Ind., exclusively for Louisiana-based Hollywood Trucks. According to a press release, the RV is the most ecologically friendly towable of its […]

(June 24, 2014) -- The duties of the position include comprehensive RV diagnostic and repair work including plumbing, electrical (12V/110V), carpentry and cabinetry, HVAC, leveling systems, slide rooms, etc.

(June 24, 2014) -- June’s increase was driven primarily by improving current conditions, particularly consumers’ assessment of business conditions," said Franco. "Expectations regarding the short-term outlook for the economy and jobs were moderately more favorable, while income expectations were a bit mixed.

(June 24, 2014) -- The SoliCharger-SP enables users to take along stored energy for recharging cell phones, MP3 players, or digital cameras while they're going about their day. Its powerful 3-watt stereo speakers are essential for listening to music, enhancing games, or making a hands-free call.

Funeral arrangements for Blue Ox CEO and President Jay Hesse have been scheduled through Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City, Iowa. Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday (June 26) at the Heese Event Center at the Pender school. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present […]

For a third straight year, manufacturing employment in Indiana posted a gain, reports the 2014 Indiana Manufacturers Directory, a manufacturers database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, Ill. According to data collected by MNI, Indiana manufacturers added 8,563 manufacturing jobs, or 1.5 percent from April 2013 to April 2014. Manufacturers’ News reports […]

Pennsylvania camping and park activities generate more than $175 million annually, according to Jennifer Schwartz of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC). Lancaster Online reported that as technology improves, people are still flocking to the woods, but with some noticeable differences — some are now bringing electronics into nature and some are adopting family […]