Month: April 2014

Elkhart, Ind.-based T.R. Arnold & Associates announced it now provides design approval, inspection and product certification labeling for units headed to Canada. According to a press release, TRA President Bob Tanger traveled to Ontario, Canada, last week to sign an accreditation contract with the Standards Council of Canada. This accreditation provides TRA with the opportunity […]

The American Recreation Coalition (ARC) recently testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources on reauthorization of legislation allowing federal agencies to collect and retain entrance and recreation fees. According to a news release, ARC told the Congress that recreationists supported fees but were concerned about the lack of focus on improvements […]

The most consistent trend in Class A motorhomes right now – beyond the growing popularity of gas-powered coaches – is a continued push toward “residential” interiors across the board. Thor Motor Coach’s top-of-the-line 45-foot Tuscany 45AT, which debuted at the  March 17-20 Family Motor Coach Association’s (FMCA) 89th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase at the Georgia […]

Winnebago Outdoor, the brand that celebrates the heritage of the Winnebago RV lifestyle with apparel, gifts and gear, is the presenting sponsor for the inaugural Tree Town Music Festival. According to a press release, the outdoor country music event will be held in Forest City, Iowa on May 23-25 featuring today’s top country music artists including Brad Paisley, Toby […]

Lippert Components Inc. has finalized its plan to move into the former A.J. Wright distribution center on the southwest side of South Bend, Ind. The South Bend Tribune reported that Elkhart-based Lippert executives announced Friday (April 4) that the company has entered into an agreement to lease the massive warehouse at Olive and Sample streets […]

(April 4, 2014) -- The outdoor country music event, which will be held in Forest City, Iowa, May 23 to 25, is featuring today’s top country music artists including Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Chris Young, Brantley Gilbert, Scotty McCreery and many other up-and-coming Nashville stars.

(April 4, 2014) -- First Approval Source announced its partnership with DealerLegion, provider of CreditMiner Virtual Credit Consultant. This partnership provides dealers in the marine and RV industry the ability to offer credit that will closely resemble the final financing term that is ultimately structured by the bank

(April 4, 2014) -- Darren Kistler, a Grove, Okla. man is in custody, facing multiple charges after officers were called to the Cedar Oaks RV Park in response to an alleged domestic incident

(April 4, 2014) -- Newby Management, a fee-for-property management company of mobile home and RV parks, has been ranked the largest such enterprise in Florida and seventeenth in the nation by the Allen Report.

(April 4, 2014) -- Five people have been charged with murder in the death of a 60-year-old Long Beach, Calif. man beaten in his recreational vehicle, which was then set on fire.