Month: August 2014

Gas prices usually drop in the fall. This year, prices at the pump began falling in early summer and kept on heading down, resulting in the cheapest holiday weekend for gas since 2010. Time reported that earlier this month, an Edmunds survey indicated that as many as three-fourths of all Americans were likely to take […]

Providing refreshments for customers in the dealership or at outdoor events is a great way to build good will and enhance the customer experience. But, according to a press release, there are potential dangers involving food safety. A free webinar Sept. 4 at noon ET, presented by the Mike Molino RV Learning Center in conjunction with online […]

On this week’s “Rollin’ On TV” show, Jeff Johnston takes a new Itasca Solei for a two-day test run and offers his feedback on the Class A coach from Winnebago Industries Inc. Also, Evanne Schmarder continues her RVing adventure “Down Under” as she visits the Lakeside Resort in Forester New South Wales. To view the video click here or scroll […]

(Aug. 29, 2014) -- Several campgrounds across northern Arizona experienced gains in revenue and occupancy through Labor Day weekend compared to the same period last year, according to the Arizona Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.

(Aug. 29, 2014) -- Police found two Moroccan children aged eight and nine clinging to the undercarriage of a camper van as they tried to stowaway to Spain, authorities said on Thursday.

Time Inc.’s Sports Illustrated and Go RVing have teamed up for the second consecutive year to produce a 10-city tour of college campuses and stadiums in celebration of two of America’s great pastimes: tailgating and RVing. According to a press release, the Sports Illustrated College Football Tailgate Tour, presented by Go RVing, launches Saturday (Aug. 30) at AT&T Stadium […]

(Aug. 29, 2014) -- Real gross domestic product in Canada recovered strongly in the second quarter of 2014 with the economy growing at an annualized 3.1 percent rate, RBC Economics reported. In the U.S., Personal consumer expenditure (PCE) unexpectedly declined by 0.1 percent in July 2014, which was below expectations for a 0.2 percent increase.

(Aug. 29, 2014) -- With Washington State legalizing marijuana, 70 percent of perspective employees are failing drug screening tests. Now that fast food workers in Seattle receive $15 per hour, Torklift's new hiring wage increase is critical in order for the firm to be competitive in the job market, Taylor explained.

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) reported that over 475 dealers have registered at the 2014 NATDA Trade Show & Convention, Sept. 4-6 in St. Louis. The organization stated in a press release that it has also sold out of the 2,000 hotel room nights at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel along with the two additional host […]

(Aug. 29, 2014) -- "We've made the cut four years in a row and we're still as excited and appreciative as we were the first time," said Stenberg. "Our entire team works very hard to provide the best products and service to our customers. It's nice to be recognized for that."