Month: May 2015

(May 27, 2015) -- A draft of an ordinance amendment that addresses the use of tents, travel trailers, campers and recreational vehicles on private property has again been tweaked, this time to protect neighboring properties from camping units.

(May 27, 2015) -- A 61-year-old man is facing attempted murder charge after Tuscaloosa investigators said he shot at someone who was trying to repossess his camper trailer Tuesday evening in the Elrod community.

Indiana is just 7,800 jobs shy of the state’s peak employment of 2,612,600 private sector jobs in March 2000, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics released by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. “With more than 112,000 jobs added since January 2013, Indiana continues to see positive growth in the private sector,” said […]

(May 27, 2015) -- Indiana is just 7,800 jobs shy of the state’s peak employment of 2,612,600 private sector jobs in March 2000, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics released today by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

Consumer confidence continues to rise and with it another positive month for RV shipments. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, the most recent market update from the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) showed that the steady increase of RV shipments continued through April. (see related story). What’s continuing to drive totals up is simple, Kevin Broom, with […]

Despite cold and rainy conditions in the northwest and central plains, coupled with severe weather in Texas and Oklahoma, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) locations saw more campers this Memorial Day weekend than in 2014. The company reported in a press release that total Memorial Day weekend camper nights at the 485 KOA campgrounds in North […]

Veurinks’ RV Center has launched a “Find My RV Parts” app to help RV owners track down and buy replacement parts for their Holiday Rambler, Monaco, American Coach, Beaver, Safari and Fleetwood motorhomes, along with Roadmaster chassis and other brands. According to a press release, “Find My RV Parts” is  a factory replacement parts finder app for iOS and […]

Grand Design RV Co. announced the promotion of Rob Groover and Peter Kinden to the position of product manager. According to a press release, Groover will be responsible for leading the strategic product development of Solitude fifth-wheels, while Kindren will oversee Reflection travel trailers and fifth-wheels. “Product design is the engine that drives a large part of what makes […]

Randy Potts, Winnebago president, chairman and CEO, discusses how lower gas prices are impacting recreational vehicle sales, the introduction of compact motor homes, and fuel efficiency.

Posted: May 27, 2015 1:53 AM | Last Updated: May 27, 2015 1:53 AM XL Hybrids says its XL3 hybrid electric drive system has been adapted for the Ford Transit van, the first for this van in North America. It will allow fleets to increase fuel economy and boost low-end torque, while enhancing sustainability on […]