Month: June 2015

(June 2, 2015) -- The Mountain Home Ranger District is opening several recreation areas to overnight camping along the South Fork Boise River and the west side of Anderson Ranch Reservoir.

(June 2, 2015) -- Authorities in Idaho County said the body of a second missing camper has been recovered from the Salmon River, Idaho.

Thetford Corp. announced the launch of its “new and improved website,” Thetford.com,  designed to provide an improved experience and help users learn about Thetford and Norcold’s industry-leading products. The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based supplier reported in a press release that the website is also designed to support Thetford’s valued trade partners and provide tools to serve them. For […]

A batch of economic reports Monday (June 1) showed that consumers were still pinching pennies even as the economy continued to emerge from a brutal winter. USA Today reported that the data show construction spending rising sharply and manufacturing activity expanding at a faster pace after a string of slowdowns. And with household finances firming, […]

(June 2, 2015) -- This disappointing read for April spending was tempered by a slight upward revision to spending growth in March to 0.5 percent from the previously estimated gain of 0.4 percent, explained Ferley.

Camping World Inc. will be one of several national companies participating in a June 5 virtual job fair hosted by Get My Vet a Job. According to a press release, the event targets veterans, transitioning military members, spouses and family members. “Our mission on June 5 is #3000Strong, which means 3,000 veterans will become employed on […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a profile on Derald Bontrager, president and CEO of Jayco Inc. and Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) Chairman, appearing in the Huffington Post. The piece focuses on the Bontrager family’s legacy and Jayco’s approach to business. Building a business is hard work. It is an enormous investment of blood, sweat, […]

(June 1, 2015) -- The lack of interest in providing an effective and SEO-friendly website is troubling and indicative of the campground industry’s attitude toward technology as a whole. The "what’s the rush?” mentality is what allows that new campground in town to quickly surpass older campgrounds in number of site nights.

(June 1, 2015) -- “We've been making mattresses for Airstream trailers for years. To have Airstream working directly with us as their aftermarket supplier is a great recognition of the high quality mattresses we provide, as well as the excellent support we offer all of our customers," said Prichard.

(June 1, 2015) -- Starcraft RV is recalling certain model year 2016 Launch and AR-One travel trailers manufactured March 3 to April 20. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Federal Certification Labels that incorrectly list the tire size.