Month: May 2014

(May 1, 2014) -- A Constantine Township, Mich. man disrupted two men who were burglarizing his camper Monday in Constantine Township.

(May 1, 2014) -- Living in a tent, camper or motor home is prohibited under code changes approved 2-0 by the Franklin, Mo. County Commission Tuesday.

(May 1, 2014) -- Members of the Region 8 Airstream Owners RV Association are gathering in Kirksville, Mo. for an extended weekend of going to museums, games, entertainments, and dinners during the rally.

Elkhart, Ind.-based Drew Industries Inc., a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles and manufactured homes, today (May 1) reported that profits nearly doubled in its first quarter, boosted by a 13% increase in sales driven by strong performance in its RV segment. First-quarter net income totaled $16.2 million, or 67 cents per diluted share, compared […]

During the past nine months, the RV/MH Heritage Foundation continued to post strong financial accomplishments, according to Darryl Searer, Hall president. “From August 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014, the Foundation has made significant improvements in its financial obligations and has made some major changes in its display area, gift shop and exhibitor booth area,” Searer […]

Keystone RV Co.’s Sprinter line is now offering Samsung refrigerators in all rear-kitchen floorplans. According to Keystone, Sprinter is one of the lowest priced travel trailer and fifth-wheel lines with the residential refrigerator package. Sprinter product manager Josh Miller says that the Samsung refrigerator upgrade fits the Sprinter mission to “make camping easy.” “We hear […]

(May 1, 2014) -- Airstream all started with a set of instructions called "How to Build a Trailer for One Hundred Dollars." Truck Trends shares the history of the iconic trailer and how it made it's mark on the world.

(May 1, 2014) -- The fourth annual Country Coach Friends Incorporated rally is being held Aug. 4-8 in Albany, Ore. The CCFI donates to a local charity anytime they rally together as well as support the local economy by buying and participating in local events.

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that MBA Insurance is a Bronze Partner for the 2014 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, Nov. 10 - 14, at Bally’s on the Las Vegas Strip. The convention is sponsored by RVDA, RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. “Without the support of our partners, we could not […]

Representatives from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) are on Parliament Hill today (May 1) to urge the federal government to address critical infrastructure needs for the industry. According to a news release, RVing and camping continue to play vital roles in Canada’s tourism sector. There […]