Month: October 2014

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) will be showcasing its full complement of new motorhomes as part of the Oct. 10-19 California RV Show at the Fairplex in Pomona. The Elkhart, Inc.-based company reported in a press release that the new Tuscany 40DX makes its California debut, featuring fully-reclining theater seating and retractable 60-inch LED Smart HDTV. “We’re finding […]

(Oct. 7, 2014) -- “We really saw a lot more people come out and an increased interest in motorhomes," said Anderson. "We saw many families looking for ways to take RV vacations and a lot of people came out to see, and learn about, how affordable RVing really is.”

(Oct. 7, 2014) -- Alaskan-born Bill Guernsey survived a horrific plane crash and used his two year recovery time to build his dream camper, a 16-foot long bright red rocket on wheels.

(Oct. 7, 2014) -- With electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and even electric motorcycles selling in greater numbers every year, a growing number of buyers who want to enjoy the great outdoors are discovering that some RV campgrounds offer access to 50-Amp electrical outlets.

(Oct. 7, 2014) -- “We’re finding that owners want smaller Class A diesels with all the luxuries found in the larger tag-axle models,” said Gudger. “The new 40DX is our answer. We implemented feedback from current owners into this new floor plan and we’re excited to get it out to the public.”

(Oct. 7, 2014) -- Tire Linc is an electronic system designed specifically for RVs to monitor the air pressure and temperature inside the tires, reporting real-time tire-pressure information to the driver via a gauge. The Tire Linc transmitter warns a driver if pressure or temperature fluctuates rapidly.

Editor’s Note: The following is an article appearing in Truck Camper Magazine offering an update on the resurrection of Northern Lite Manufacturing, which was devastated by a fire last February. To read the entire article, including a Q&A with General Manager Keith Donkin, click here. There’s a great deal of excitement in the truck camper industry […]

With electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and even electric motorcycles selling in greater numbers every year, a growing number of buyers who want to enjoy the great outdoors are discovering that some RV campgrounds offer access to 50-amp electrical outlets, GreenCarReports.com reported. The availability of high-powered electricity near nature destinations or in remote locations between towns can […]

(Oct. 7, 2014) -- Construction of two new shower and flush toilet facilities will soon begin at Devil’s Lake State Park, in Baraboo, Wis., causing the Quartzite Campground and part of the Northern Lights Campground to close early for the season.

(Oct. 7, 2014) -- Goodwill has purchased a 32-acre campground from Owens Corning in Toledo, Ohio for employees and clients to enjoy.