Month: March 2014

(March 17, 2014) -- A group of campers, five adults and seven children who were stranded in the Pine Creek during heavy rainfall have been rescued by boat.

(March 17, 2014) -- Thor Industries declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, March 14th of $0.23 per share to be distributed on April 11.

(March 17, 2014) -- Little Black Creek Campground in Mississippi is under new management. The cabins have been redone, the old lodge is now the store, and plans are in place for more cabins and RV spaces.

When people generally think of RVs, what usually pops into their minds is the mammoth, somewhat intimidating behemoths that are akin to traveling mansions. But, according to a report by the Albuquerque Journal, that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case, say Darryl Wilson and Steve Dunphy of Vantastic Vans. The two are veteran salesmen [...]

(March 17, 2014) -- A skydiving team inspecting the landing area asked a man to move his RV. He responded by holding a handgun out and told them he would kill them. Police got involved and the man later was shot.

(March 17, 2014) -- Dave Sullivan showed off his 1964 Valiant 15-foot camper at Kings Park for Wheels on Sunday. The owner was excited to show off the 2 millimeter thick aluminum hide and polished finish.

More than 10,000 truck industry professionals gathered for The Work Truck Show March 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. According to a press release, the event featured significant new product introductions, a day-and-a-half Green Truck Summit, more than 60 educational sessions, and a record number of ride-and-drive opportunities. “The success of this year’s [...]

(March 17, 2014) -- Anthony Gontarz, a 33-year-old man was camping at Ragged Island in Isle of Wight, and had to be rescued because of rising waters.

Towing products warehouse distributor The Hitch Co. announced that it has changed the name of its North American operation to 5Seasons Distribution. According to a press release, the new name addresses a changing marketplace and “reaffirms the company’s ability to adapt in order to offer the best product selection and value for their customers.” Glyn [...]

(March 17, 2014) -- TriMas Corporation today announced it has acquired the remaining 30 percent interest of Arminak & Associates, LLC for cash, plus an earn-out based on the future success of the business.