Month: September 2014

About 5% of residents in Indiana’s Elkhart County were jobless in August, down from 5.2% in July, according to figures released Monday (Sept. 22) by state officials. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, the county’s unemployment rate also was estimated at 5% in April, but rose to 5.3% in May and peaked at 5.6% in June, […]

Editor’s Note: The following story appears in the latest issue of Woodall’s Campground Management examining how the campground sector attempts to keep in stride with today’s “high-powered” RVs, equipped with an array equipment requiring higher more electricity amperage. For the full story click here. Today’s RVs are on a power trip and, if they haven’t already, campground owners […]

(Sept. 23, 2014) -- Olson said submissions will be judged on creativity, originality and ability to capture the overall character of Michigan. Submissions also should portray the concept of connection, since this trail will link several existing trails and communities in a way that best showcases Michigan's exceptional natural and cultural resources.

(Sept. 23, 2014) -- Now with three scale locations to serve RV owners, the Escapees' SmartWeigh makes it easier than ever to weigh an RV. Escapees maintains SmartWeigh stations in Sumter Oaks RV Park in Bushnell, Fla.; North Ranch in Congress, Ariz.; and at Rainbow's End in Livingston, Texas.

(Sept. 23, 2014) -- Canadian nominal retail sales in July unexpectedly dropped by 0.1 percent although this followed an outsized 1.2 percent monthly gain in June. Market expectations had been for a 0.5 percent gain in July, RBC Economics reported.

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) has introduced its new Flex Air Pin Box, which combines LCI’s proven Trailair Air Ride technology with its Rota-Flex pivoting head to significantly reduce fore to aft movement and vertical tug-of-war between a fifth-wheel RV and tow vehicle, producing a more comfortable ride. “RV owners know that towing can be an exhausting experience. […]

Today’s video comes from Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp. announcing the “rebirth” of the company’s London Aire luxury motorhome for 2015. To view the video click here or scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

(Sept. 23, 2014) -- The Wood County, Wis. Sheriff's Department is investigating a RV rollover crash that temporarily shut down traffic on Highway 13/34 Saturday evening. The driver is unknown and could not be found.

(Sept. 23, 2014) -- Outdoor Industry Association applauds the introduction of the U.S. Outdoor Act in the U.S. House of Representatives and in the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan legislation will lower costs for outdoor industry businesses.

Triathlete Aaron Scheidies continued his winning streak, coming in first in the T-5 category for the 2014 Lifetime Fitness Power Triathlon National Championship over the weekend in Tempe, Ariz. According to a press release, Scheides is sponsored by Cequent Performance Products (CPP), representing the company’s Rola brand. Scheidies finished the Sept. 21 race in one hour, two minutes […]