Month: June 2014

(June 5, 2014) -- UnitedHealthcare is teaming up with IRONKIDS for the UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS Kansas Fun Run at Clinton State Park campground in Lawrence, Kan. to inspire and motivate young people to lead active, positive and healthy lifestyles.

(June 5, 2014) -- With gas prices at $3.64 in the Eau Claire, Wis. area, thieves are targeting campers and taking off with fuel.

When the Great Recession of 2008-09 slammed the brakes on many recreational vehicle production lines in Elkhart, Ind., the local companies that supply those lines were also hit hard. Five years later, as RV industry production hits its highest levels in nearly a decade, one of those suppliers, MOR/ryde International Inc., is again enjoying a smooth ride while […]

(June 5, 2014) -- Coconino National Forest officials said they have closed the Rock Crossing campground in Happy Jack, Ariz. due to problematic bear activity.

Towing product supplier CURT Manufacturing LLC announced the acquisition of Aries Automotive, a manufacturer of tubular-style truck accessories and 3D floor and cargo liner interior accessories. “We are very excited for the opportunity to add high-quality truck and interior accessories to our portfolio of products,” said CURT CEO Greg Hooks. Jeff Perez, president of Aries, added, […]

U.S. auto sales rose more than expected in May as construction workers and oil drillers bought more pickup trucks to meet growing demand for their services, a trend that major automakers expect to persist throughout the year. Reuters reported that the three major U.S. automakers dominated pickup truck sales, which generally are sold at a higher […]

Economic growth increased in all 12 Federal Reserve districts, a relatively upbeat Fed Beige Book showed on Wednesday. CNBC reported that the pace of growth was described as “moderate” to “modest,” according to the release, which details economic projections from the central bank’s members. Employment prospects “generally strengthened” across the country though some districts reported […]

InterVac Design Corp. Inc., creator of the Roadvac built-in vacuum system, announced the addition of the Power Management System for RVs with 30-amp power systems. According to a press release, the product will be available to recreational vehicle manufacturers in the summer of 2014. The Power Management System for RoadVac takes the guesswork out of operating on-board equipment, the company […]

(June 5, 2014) -- Dixie RV Superstores, with locations in Florida and Louisiana, is seeking to fill multiple job openings, including a finance and insurance manager, facilities manager, motorized and towable salespeople, maintenance technicians and trainees, and director of service.

(June 5, 2014) -- A family living in their RV at Lake Miola, Kan. asked for an extension on their stay while their home was being built and were denied by the city.