Month: October 2014

(Oct. 31, 2014) -- When the doors of the Bass Pro Shops Niagara-on-the-Lake Outpost swing open Nov. 19, visitors will be amazed at how artisans have captured the beauty and outdoor opportunities found in this southern part of the Ontario province.

(Oct. 31, 2014) -- The tour and Recycling RV are designed to inspire people to recycle more plastics by demonstrating the recycling process. For example, the interactive RV includes hands-on demonstrations and displays that illustrate key steps involved in one example of recycling plastic bottles and caps.

In conjunction with its recent updated branding including new logo and tag line, Roadtrek Motorhome Inc. has unveiled a new website showcasing the Kitchener, Ontario-based builder’s lineup of Class B motorhomes. According to a press release, the website offers a brand new user experience with large, updated photography, easy-to-read product specs, simple to navigate menus, updated locators […]

(Oct. 31, 2014) -- Almost 143 million Americans, or 49.2 percent of the United States population, participated in an outdoor activity at least once in 2013, the Outdoor Foundation reported today. Although the actual number of outdoor participants increased since 2012, the participation rate fell slightly, due to population growth.

(Oct. 31, 2014) -- "We honor our veterans each Nov. 11 and every other day of the year," said Tidwell. "We hope that this time will serve as a way for our veterans and other visitors to find our national forests and grasslands as a year-round respite, a place where they can take time out for themselves."

The Europeanization of the North American cargo van segment has been vindicating to Mercedes-Benz, which has offered its Sprinter van in various incarnations to this market since the mid-90s. Seemingly emboldened by the arrival of the Euro-style Ford Transit and the introduction of new European-inspired designs from Nissan and Ram, Mercedes-Benz has given Sprinter customers […]

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV” segment examines what’s involved in buying and replacing a canvas tent for a popup camper. Also, the crew heads to Tennessee to learn about hard-side folding trailers with a visit to TrailManor Manufacturing Co. and Evanne Schmarder wraps up her RV adventures in Australia with a visit to Food Freaks. To view the […]

The last three years the RV industry has seen tremendous growth coming out of the recession. Increased sales and production are expected within the coming years. Fox 28 reported that Robert M. “Mac” Bryan, vice president of administration for the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), says he expects sales to increase as consumer income goes […]

(Oct. 30, 2014) -- Torklift International invites customers and dealers to post guesses about what the new product could be on their Facebook page at Facebook.com/TorkliftUSA. A drawing will be held among the people who guess to award them one of the new items.

(Oct. 30, 2014) -- Episode 30 starts off with a brief description of the Workamper Rendezvous and the first-ever conference of the National RV Inspectors Association in Heber Springs, Ark. This week's guests are Bill and Ralph Neff, owners of Neff Brothers RV in Lorain, Ohio. The company, which specializes in RV rentals, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The Neff Brothers describe how they decided to get into the RV rental business and what they do to promote and manage their operation.