Month: July 2014

The RV Towing Systems course, hosted by Northampton Community College in conjunction with the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), begins July 28 and runs through Aug. 24. According to a press release, the program allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of recreation vehicle maintenance with intensive, competency-based instruction. All facets of RV towing are covered in this course, […]

(July 9, 2014) -- The fire was buffeted by gusty winds and high temperature. It is believed to have been started by a cigarette thrown from a passing vehicle, but was contained at less than an acre and spread about 50 feet into the resort, said owner Charlie Curry.

“Rollin on TV” (ROTV) announced that Thetford Corp. has signed on as full time-sponsor for the RV lifestyle program. “Having a worldwide company like Thetford with its diversified line of products will give us the opportunity to work together in creating some interesting ROTV cross-platform advertising  campaigns designed specifically for television and our websites,” said […]

(July 9, 2014) -- Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell yesterday announced $43.38 million will be distributed from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to all 50 states, the territories, and the District of Columbia for state-identified outdoor recreation and conservation projects.

Winnebago Industries Inc. has started the countdown to the launch of the annual WIT Grand National Rally (GNR) July 16-20 at the rally grounds across from the company’s headquarters in Forest City, Iowa. “We have started the countdown sequence as we prepare to host our WIT members for another memorable rally,” said Winnebago Consumer Engagement […]

Engine builder Cummins Inc. announced a number of leadership changes to “build upon the company’s strong performance and better position Cummins for future profitable and sustainable growth.” “Today, Cummins is in a terrific position with our leadership in technologies, unmatched global presence and global partnerships that help our customers succeed wherever they operate,” said Chairman […]

Sika Global Automotive has promoted Peter Luescher to head global automotive finance and controlling. Luescher joined Sika AG in Switzerland in 1998 as head of controlling and was appointed the position of business unit controller for the Grandview, Mo., automotive plant in 2006. In 2010, he was appointed as controller automotive/industry and special projects in Lyndhurst, N.J. In […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. announced the addition of a bright pink Minnie to its product lineup in support of breast cancer awareness. A $1,000 donation will be made to the American Cancer Society for every pink Minnie sold. “We feel very strongly about supporting the fight against breast cancer,” said Winnebago Towables President Johnny Hernandez in […]

(July 9, 2014) -- Last night a severe storm ripped through Kimball Bottoms, N.D. and caused major damage. Tents, campers and even cars were completely destroyed by strong wind and falling trees

(July 9, 2014) -- Greensboro, NC Police said a man found dead in a camper Sunday died of natural causes. He was found dead by his landlord.