Month: November 2014

(Nov. 5, 2014) -- The U.S. Department of Energy is recognizing the Cummins Inc. Jamestown, N.Y., engine plant as a showcase project for its Better Buildings Better Plants Challenge.

(Nov. 5, 2014) -- This summer the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) hired Rebecca Turner as vice president of education, professional development, and training services, and the association reorganized two key departments to focus on global membership development.

(Nov. 5, 2014) -- Gallup's U.S. Job Creation Index averaged +27 in October, down from the record high in the six-year trend of +30 in September. Despite the decrease, the index remains on the high end of what it has been since 2008, the release noted.

(Nov. 5, 2014) -- There are a number of House bills pending that would curb CFPB Director Richard Cordray's ability to make decisions independently of Congress, including a bill supported by RVDA and its allies that would repeal auto lending guidance that impacts dealer-assisted financing for consumers.

B&W Trailer Hitches, a manufacturer of heavy-duty, engineered trailer hitches and aftermarket truck/trailer accessories, announced that it will introduce its new 16,000-pound Patriot rail-mounted fifth-wheel slider hitch at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. According to a press release, the Patriot 16K RVK3270 hitch will be shown to the industry for the first […]

Proper tire inflation pressure is important to safe RV travel, but no one can deny that checking and adjusting pressure is a time consuming hassle. According to a press release, the new 2Way Air system by Rock Smasher Engineering makes the process quick and easy via a centralized manifold system that allows simultaneous inflation/deflation of […]

(Nov. 5, 2014) -- Recognizing the growth of outdoor recreation enjoyed on paths through parks and natural areas, the Department of Parks and Recreation on Wednesday will unveil a new website dedicated exclusively to information about trails throughout Los Angeles County, Calif.

(Nov. 5, 2014) -- Bill Swails is the founder of Dacono, Colo.,-based EarthRoamer, an extreme RV that allows owners to go to remote areas and camp for days or weeks.

Forest River Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, and publicly held Thor Industries Inc. yesterday (Nov. 4) announced the establishment of an unprecedented community foundation set up to benefit the 15,000-plus employees of the two RV-building corporate giants and their families during times of need. The Forest River/Thor Community Foundation will be jointly funded by the […]

(Nov. 5, 2014) -- The Harbour Company in Glaway City, Ireland, put up a notice that power points along the docks could no longer be used for motorhomes.