Month: June 2015

Intermittent rain yesterday (June 17) couldn’t dampen the spirits of approximately 30 young campers at Indiana’s first Capital Campout, held at Fort Harrison state park just outside of Indianapolis. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence led the “Mile with Mike” hike with the grade-school kids who camped out, according to Matt Rose of the Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council […]

For decades, some of the newest technology on wheels has been tested at the proving grounds just east of Bendix Woods County Park in St. Joseph County, Ind., the South Bend Tribune reported. Navistar Inc., a commercial truck and engine company based in Lisle, Ill., bought the 668-acre property from Robert Bosch Corp. in April […]

Cummins Inc. launched its 2015 Redefining Tour in Columbus, Ind., on Saturday (June 13), a coast-to-coast mobile tour showcasing both current and future technologies, as reported by FleetOwner. The Redefining Tour will visit 34 cities across the United States and Canada between June 13 and Oct. 6, providing customers an opportunity to view Cummins products […]

Below is an excerpt of a story from investment site SeekingAlpha.com analyzing Thor Industries Inc. The full story is available here. Summary Thor Industries is a potential value and dividend growth opportunity with a low PEG ratio, no debt on the balance sheet, and a history of returning capital to shareholders. A decentralized corporate structure […]

Not every family has the budget for a full-blown Class A, B or C motorhome for weekend and holiday use. One of the European options gizmag.com reported it has seen a lot of lately is the Class B that can effectively double as an everyday people or cargo hauler. The Volksleisure and Horizon Multi Concept Vehicle are two such dual purpose-built vans, […]

The city of Cape Coral, Fla., is developing an 188-acre upscale RV resort — “Resort at Tranquility Lake — on the corner of Burnt Store Road and Durden Parkway. “This is a far cry from a campground per se,” said City Planner Wyatt Daltry, television station WZVN reported. “You’re looking at cabin structures on the property, […]

The RV Roadshow is headed to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., offering southern Californians an opportunity to explore the RV lifestyle and take advantage of special pricing, according to an announcement from Mike Thompson RV Superstores. The event happens from Friday (June 19) through June 28. This show is free to the public with no […]

Saying it was “common sense” legislation, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed SEA 197, a measure that allows individuals without a chauffer’s license to transport an RV to the dealership for sale, Wednesday (June 17) at the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum in Elkhart, Ind. Flanked by families visiting from Michigan and Ontario as well […]

Saying it was “common sense” legislation, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence ceremonially signed SEA 197, a measure that allows individuals without a commercial drivers license (CDL) to transport an RV to the dealership for sale, Wednesday (June 17) at the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum in Elkhart. Flanked by families visiting from Michigan and Ontario […]

(June 17, 2015) — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a default judgment against the owner of the Jackson Hole Campground for failure to submit water quality tests, the Jackson Hole News and Guide reported.