Month: August 2014

(Aug. 20, 2014) -- During 2010, Georgia Southern University archaeology teams uncovered the stockade wall and numerous personal articles from soldiers. Their discovery has been heralded as one of the most significant finds in recent history, and excavation work still continues today.

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Genesis Supreme RV of Perris, Calif., announced the introduction of the Genesis Classic. The nostalgic travel trailer looks like a ’50s design from the outside with many of the needed amenities on the inside. “I want people to enjoy their trailer while driving to a campground and then at the campsite, so I thought how […]

Lippert Components Inc. on Monday, (Aug. 18) announced its purchase of Elkhart, Ind.,-based Duncan Systems Inc., a distributor of replacement windshields, windows and awnings for the recreational vehicle and specialty truck markets, the Elkhart Truth reported in a follow-up story. The acquisition marks Lippert’s long-term strategy to enter the lucrative RV aftermarket business and gives […]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) are working together to try to educate municipalities across the U.S about the property-tax-exempt status of park model RVs, according to an announcement from ARVC. The two organizations are also collaborating in an effort to identify states where legislation […]

America Choice RV, an Ocala, Fla., dealership — which bills itself  a leader in providing recreational vehicles, as well as service and parts —announced it has made Inc.magazine’s Inc. 5000 list. The Inc. 5000 list consists of the top private companies in America with the fastest growth and has included Oracle, Intuit, Microsoft, Vizio, Timberland, Zappos.com and […]

Keystone RV is planning to build a new 120,000-square foot manufacturing facility in Goshen, Ind., according to plans it has filed with the city’s plan commission, the Elkhart Truth reported. The new plant would be built at 3425 Corrie Dr., north of C.R. 40 and south of Keystone’s existing complex at 2642 Hackberry Dr. It […]

British van conversion manufacturer Devon Conversions has taken delivery of its first new full-sized Ford Transit, which it says it will convert to create a “unique new layout” in a campervan.The company, which already makes a variety of elevating roof and high-top campervans based on Renault, Volkswagen, Mercedes and Fiat vans, said the arrival of […]

On Aug. 25, the U.S. National Park Service turns 98 years old, and officials are waiving entrance fees that day and inviting everyone to join in the festivities taking place at the country’s 401 national parks Established in 1916, the National Park Service was created to care for all of the national parks throughout the […]

(Aug. 19, 2014) -- “Families want more quality time together and we believe this event will draw outdoor enthusiasts from all over New England and New York to see the new RVs and enjoy a great day as our park that now features the new SkyScreamer that opened this year," said Rosenthal,