Month: July 2015

(July 13, 2015) -- A Vernal, Utah, man was killed early Saturday after being pinned between a camper and a vehicle while on a family camping trip.

A company specializing in electronics used in the RV and marine industries is looking to build a new research and development center in Indiana’s Elkhart County. The Elkhart Truth reported that Furrion Ltd., which this week announced a six-year, $11 million distribution agreement with Lippert Components Inc., is planning to build a $4 million facility on a […]

(July 13, 2015) -- This time of year, recreation vehicles, those increasingly popular homes away from home, are on the road again, as their owners travel to a new destination 3,000 miles away or kick back at a favorite campground 30 miles from home.

Who says camping in a tent in the Adirondacks has to be stressful and back-breaking? A new company in Lake George, N.Y, is bringing luxury to a campsite near you. “If you’ve ever camped, there’s a fair amount of work involved.” Jennifer Matteo loves camping, but she can do without all the set up. She […]

While federal officials say the multimillion-dollar civil penalties imposed on Forest River Inc. last week are meant to make an example of the company, they also hope they can use the settlement to set a positive example for manufacturers in the future. The Elkhart Truth reported that in the consent order announced Thursday (July 9) by […]

(July 13, 2015) -- A woman reported missing after leaving a Gower, Wales, campsite to walk her dogs has been found following an extensive overnight search.

(July 13, 2015) -- A couple are offering a £1,000 reward after their "beloved" camper van called Terry was stolen from Tunbridge Wells, England, earlier this week.

Campers Inn RV, headquartered in Kingston, N.H., and one of the nation’s largest family-owned RV dealership, has acquired Media Camping Center in Hatfield, Pa. and Clem’s RV & Trailer Sales in Stafford, Va., and Ellwood City, Pa. In addition, Jeff Hirsch, president of Campers Inn RV, hinted that there could be more acquisitions to be announced […]

Class B builder Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. has introduced the EcoTrek power module, utilizing lithium ion technology to lift the electrical system limits for Roadtrek owners. According to a press release, ‘Roadtrek’s newest technology is a boondockers dream as it enables the RVer to become completely energy independent, providing 90% of available power before any voltage loss will […]

Several law firms have “commenced an investigation” into LKQ Corp.’s proposed buyout of  RV distributor Coast Distribution Systems Inc., including Brower Piven. In a press release directed at Coast stockholders, the Maryland-based firm stated that it is looking into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by Coast’s board. Under the terms of the […]