Month: April 2014

(April 30, 2014) -- First quarter estimates for gross domestic product growth in the United States came in at a dismal 0.1 percent, while Canada's was figured at 0.2 percent. Economists blame the cold winter for the unexpected drop that was much lower than they expected.

(April 30, 2014) -- The annual influx of motorhomers and their discretionary spending is felt not only in Linn and Lane counties but throughout the state, said O'Connor. Wherever Country Coach friends gather in a community to rally they always support a local charity, too, giving back generously to those in need.

(April 30, 2014) -- When asked how much time in a typical seven-day week they spend working remotely using a computer or other electronic device, such as a smartphone or tablet, employees who report checking their email frequently say they spend nearly 10 hours working remotely.

(April 30, 2014) -- Top sales awards were given to the company’s dealers in the United States and Canada, as well as the top rental dealer and new dealer of the year for the Winnebago and Itasca brands.

(April 30, 2014) -- The Rock Haven Road house trailer Jeff and Robin Saunders had been living in for a year was destroyed in a fire Easter Sunday that also killed three dogs and six newborn puppies.

(April 30, 2014) -- "New exciting tools to make awning ordering, troubleshooting and selling easier than ever," said Davis. "Carefree has developed new exciting tools that the RV industry has never seen before."

For the first time, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) participated in the media days at the New York Auto Show, held annually in New York City. RVIA used a 2015 Fleetwood Storm, provided to the association as its media loan vehicle this year, to host an array of reporters attending the auto show. In […]

(April 30, 2014) -- The association’s standing committees, executive committee and board of directors meet to develop strategies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year at this annual event. In addition, attendees will receive a 2015 RV market outlook and participate in Capitol Hill Advocacy Day.

(April 30, 2014) -- A Ballston Spa, N.Y. teen had his wish of a new, air-conditioned camper to travel with his family was granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation as part of World Wish Day.

(April 30, 2014) -- Leach Camper Sales in Council Bluffs, Neb. will kick off the camping season with an open house from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3.