Month: May 2015

(May 11, 2015) -- The unemployment rate fell to a close seven-year low of 5.43%, consequently, rebounding the job growth rate.

In the same year it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Stowford Farm Meadows, the touring caravan site with its own successful caravan and motorhome dealerships in Devon and South Wales, England, has used its extensive experience and technical expertise to carefully develop its own high quality, affordable campervans based on low mileage, pre-owned Volkswagen T5s. Out […]

Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) and Keystone RV Co. have partnered for the 2015 “What’s Behind The Yellow Sign? Giveaway,” according to an announcement from KOA. One lucky camper will win a 2015 Keystone Passport 171EXP towable RV with a value of $19,500. The contest began May 4 and runs through Aug. 30. Other prizes […]

(May 11, 2015) -- The Minnesota Unit of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International held its spring rally at Worthington's Olson Park.

Ford Motor Co., North America’s truck leader, will offer the 2016 F-150 with an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5.0-litre V8-powered models to run on clean, low-cost compressed natural gas or propane, making Ford the only manufacturer of a CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup. Voiceonline reported that the 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-litre V8 engine will […]

Topeka, Ind.-based CrossRoads RV, a manufacturer of travel trailers and fifth-wheels, announced that May marks its 20th anniversary. “The industry has evolved and developed significantly over the past 20 years, and throughout all of these changes, we have remained focused on our primary reason for being in business – to create affordable family vacations,” said CrossRoads […]

The RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Dinner honoring the Class of 2015 will be held on Aug. 3 at the Hall of Fame’s Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, Ind. “Our 2015 Induction Dinner Committee Chairman Mark Wasson (Bluelinx Corp.) has some exciting new ideas for this year’s program and I encourage all the friends […]

Firefighters battled a fire that broke out Saturday (May 9) at the Seven O’s RV Way dealership in Cicero, N.Y. CNYCentral.com reported the fire started around 5:30pm. When firefighters arrived on scene, they found flames burning up the back wall of the store. They faced several challenges fighting this fire, including the heat and the fact that […]

Registration continues for the 3rd Annual RV Industry Power Breakfast on May 14. Representatives from many of the industry’s key manufacturers and suppliers will break bread and review a series of fast-paced presentations delivered by local civic leaders, industry spokesmen and state and federal lawmakers representing Northern Indiana’s RV-building hub. To register individuals click here. To register […]

Today’s slideshow offers a look at Newmar Corp.’s dealer meetings held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., May 6-8. Billed as “Blazing a New Trail,” Newmar rolled out a number of new features, floorplans and innovations as part of its 2016 product lineup unveiling. The event attracted all but five dealers in […]