Month: February 2015

(Feb. 2, 2015) -- Campers can begin making reservations for summer stays in South Dakota State Parks within the next few weeks. The first day to make camping reservations for the weekend of May 15 is Feb. 14.

(Feb. 2, 2015) -- Iowa's executive branch has agreed to pay $390,000 to a couple injured along with their child when a large tree fell on their tent at a state park.

Wichita, Kan.-based Airxcel Inc. announced that Jeff Rutherford has been named president, effective Feb. 1. Rutherford joined Airxcel in June of 2013 as its COO. “Jeff has learned the business of Airxcel quickly and has demonstrated excellent leadership skills which, coupled with his past experience, make this move a natural progression in our management plan,” […]

Starcraft Inc. marked its return to the upper-end fifth-wheel market with the rollout of the Solstice luxury series, providing a residential, comfort-laden environment. “The Soltice took us around 10 months to develop,” said Brent Froman, vice president of sales for the Middlebury, Ind.-based division of Jayco Inc. “We wanted to create an interior that has […]

(Feb. 2, 2015) — The Caravan Club will have motorhome manufacturer Adria as the sponsor of its 2015 National event. The National is an event that attracts around 5,000 people during the May bank holiday.

U.S. consumer spending slipped in December, as the pace of motor vehicle sales slowed and more Americans saved their money. The Chicago Daily Herald reported that the Commerce Department said today (Feb. 2) that consumer spending fell 0.3% in December, compared to a 0.5% increase in November. Cheaper gasoline and fewer auto sales accounted for […]

(Feb. 2, 2015) — The Caravan Club announced it has seen an increase in the percent of occupancy across United Kingdom sites. That includes more than 200 sites from Scotland to Cornwall.

(Feb. 2, 2015) — Southeast Publications has released its new MobileRVing.com website to its community of RVers. The website has more than 22,000 property profiles and a Trip Planner among other features.

It’s all about luxury living at Newell Coach and taking the good life with you. As reported by the Miami News-Record, the manufacturer of motorcoaches located in Miami, Okla., was started in 1967 by L.K. Newell. Under the subsequent ownership and superb business acumen of Karl and Alice Blade since 1979, Newell has grown to […]

(Feb. 2, 2015) — Heartland Recreational Vehicles will partner with Jamie Bianchini to help sponsor a cross-country trip to promote his book, A Bicycle Built for Two Billion. The manufacturer will supply a North Trail travel trailer for Bianchini to use.