Month: June 2014

The Congressional RV Caucus, created last June by Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., and Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., is looking to create awareness and recruit additional congressmen. Sam Fletcher, legislative assistant for Walorski, told RVBUSINESS.com that letters went out to other members of Congress last week, including the delegation from Indiana, asking them to join the nine […]

(June 11, 2014) -- The EarthRoamer XV-LT is a bit like a five-star hotel merged with an off-road truck. The EarthRoamer XV-LT features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a 32-inch HDTV with Bose 5.1 surround sound, and more.

(June 11, 2014) -- Campers have discovered what appears to be an ancient elephant skull, stegomastodon, at Elephant Butte Lake State , N.M.

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) board voted unanimously to continue representing park model RV manufacturers on a long-term basis as members of the association during its meeting on June 5 in Washington, D.C. RVIA reported in a news release that in the spring of 2012, RVIA and the Recreation Park Trailer Industry Association (RPTIA) reached an […]

(June 11, 2014) -- Sustainability, affordability and flexibility are the three big benefits of tiny houses. John McFarlane, owner of a tiny house building company called Camera Buildings, will be hosting workshops teaching people how to build their own home.

(June 11, 2014) -- A passing motorist flagged down the driver of a truck hauling a fifth wheel trailer that was on fire. The fire gutted a fifth-wheel travel trailer early Tuesday afternoon in Merced, Calif.

(June 11, 2014) -- Lunar, a caravan firm, has announced it will be launching its motorhome ranges into Europe. Lunar will be unveiling Landstar developed specifically for the European market, Caravan Times explained.

Lifestyle Luxury RV, a division of EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC, announced the addition of a new bunkhouse model to its Alfa Gold luxury fifth-wheel line. According to a press release, the 3805BH model features five slideouts, one-and-a-half baths, two entries and enough space to sleep eight adults comfortably. Designed for entertaining, the “gourmet” kitchen includes a large center […]

(June 10, 2014) -- The Goshen, Ind. Redevelopment Commission Tuesday approved a projected $1.3 million collaborative plan aimed at reducing flooding on Goshen’s east side. Forest River has agreed to contribute funding towards the project.

(June 11, 2014) -- The Board of Directors of Flexsteel Industries declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, payable July 3, 2014 to shareholders of record as of June 20, 2014.