Month: May 2015

(May 21, 2015) -- The four-week moving average of initial claims, which attempts to smooth out some of the weekly volatility in the measure, fell to 266,250 from 271,750 in the previous week. This marked the lowest moving average for initial claims since April 2000. Continuing claims for the week ending May 9, fell by 12,000 to 2,211,000.

Country Coach Friends Inc. continued its tradition of giving back to communities where rallies are held, helping a local charity during a May 12-17 event in Kerrville, Texas. According to a press release, 86 motorcoach enthusiasts from nine states stretching from Florida to Washington and from Minnesota to Texas rallied at the Buckhorn Lake Resort and raised […]

Motorhome manufacturer Fleetwood RV announced that it has expanded its dealer network to include a new partnership with Funtime RV Inc., based in Tualatin, Ore.  “Funtime RV will make a great partner to our dealer network,” said Lenny Razo, director of Class A diesel motorhomes, in a press release. “They have an outstanding history in the […]

Austin Woolwine was ready to become a father. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, he had moved into a new apartment in Goshen, Ind., with his girlfriend, Kynadee Schutz, and her 2-year-old daughter, Liberty. He had just started work in the axle department of Lippert Components Inc. and wanted to make a good impression. “He didn’t […]

EarthRoamer, a manufacturer of Xpedition Vehicles, announced an expansion of its product line with the F-650 based XV-HD. The Colorado-based company reported in a news release that the XV-HD accommodates up to eight people and boasts off-grid/off-road capabilities, providing “a much-needed alternative for those looking to explore the back country without sacrificing space or amenities.” EarthRoamer has […]

Pacific Coachworks (PCW) announced its year-to-date toy hauler trailer sales in the California market has positioned the company No. 1 for the segment in the state. The Perris, Calif.-based builder reported in a press release that its toy hauler products include the Sandsport, Powerlite, Rage’n, and most recently the Blaze’n, which has been extremely well received by RV […]

(May 21, 2015) -- The Travel Channel came up with a list of ten camping options that are great for all kinds of families.

(May 21, 2015) -- California State Parks has closed El Capitan State Beach and campground as a precautionary measure for health and safety concerns following Tuesday's oil spill off the Santa Barbara coast.

(May 21, 2015) -- Americans continue to spend more on things they need, but not on things they want. All five categories of discretionary purchases -- leisure activities, clothing, consumer electronics, dining out and travel -- continue to have negative net spending with substantially more Americans saying they are spending less than last year than those who say they are spending more.

(May 21, 2015) -- The Wisconsin State Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has quarantined 37 counties from transporting firewood. The Department of Natural Resources has a ban of its own.