Month: December 2013

(Dec. 13, 2013) -- “BrakeBuddy’s mission is to make the RV towing experience safe, simple and hassle-free. To win this award speaks volumes to our commitment to provide the most innovative, reliable and best performing supplemental braking systems available” said Scheller.

(Dec. 13, 2013) -- "When our members use RVDA-endorsed business products and services, they enable RVAC to support the important educational resources of the RV Learning Center,” said Stinnett. “This is an important way that RVAC programs help dealers, by reinvesting in high quality continuing education that keeps pace with changes in the industry.”

Appearing at the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) Outlook 2014 breakfast that serves as a kickoff to the National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., Sports Illustrated Senior Writer and NFL guru Peter King described some of his RVing experiences through the years. King told the audience of more than 1,000 that he’s wanted to do [...]

(Dec. 13, 2013) -- The request for McMullen Creek RV Park, brought before the commission was for a PDRV Zoning, and recommendation for approval of a 499-recreational vehicle site.

A confident Ford Motor Co. said today that it plans to add 5,000 U.S. jobs in 2014, open two plants in Asia Pacific and one in South America, and launch 23 vehicles globally. “Next year, we are embarking on our most ambitious global launch year ever to meet customer demand for our products around the [...]

(Dec. 13, 2013) -- According to recreation vehicle industry numbers, more than half of RV owners — about 4.8 million — travel with at least one pet companion.

(Dec. 13, 2013) -- Bob Bloomingdale has been promoted to project engineer, with responsibilities of supervising the design of Class A gas motorhomes. Tom Larson has been promoted to cost accounting manager, with responsibilities for overseeing the cost accounting and inventory accounting departments. Anthony Mikes has been promoted to senior buyer for Winnebago.

(Dec. 13, 2013) -- Tourists visiting Vienna by camper van have a new place to hitch up for the night as a new site for motorhomes opens in the city.

(Dec. 13, 2013) -- Cummins Inc. is planning a company-first wellness center for its employees and their families that now contains the Volunteers in Medicine clinic.

(Dec. 13, 2013) -- Using a 48-volt lithium-ion battery, the EMU can be completely charged within four to six hours and can be connected to any 110-volt outlet. When charged, it can travel at two speed settings, zero to 8 mph or 0 to 20 miles per hour, and can travel up to 20 miles on a single charge depending upon speed, distance, terrain and rider's weight.