Month: August 2015

Some 300 people gathered Saturday (Aug. 29) in the Community Building at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen, Ind., for a relatively unusual event in the business world – a first-ever luncheon reunion for former employees of iconic towable builder Carriage Inc. that collapsed in the wake of the Great Recession. Once a stable […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. announced a partnership with bicycle manufacturer Schwinn for its “Get out and Go” promotion. For 10 weeks, one bicycle a week will be given away. Secondary prizes will also be awarded like bicycle helmets, Winnebago Outdoor apparel and other biking accessories. In addition to the promotion, Schwinn is providing 10 Trailway bicycles at the […]

(Aug. 31, 2015) -- EverGreen Recreational Vehicles today announced that legendary Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka will appear at the company's open house display Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. The display is located on Executive Drive near the entrance to the RV/MH Hall of Fame.

(Aug. 31, 2015) -- "Long term, the Star Foundation delivers the underlying chassis with enhanced stiffness, making it more durable and less prone to stress and distortion," said Stichter. "Slideout adjustments will be minimal, as there is less of a possibility that slide tubes will flex or move out of alignment."

(Aug. 31, 2015) -- Newgle features 11 separate product and component categories along with more than 80 subcategories, the company noted. Each contains troubleshooting and problem-solving articles as well as user guides, installation instructions, product manuals, training videos and technical support documentation.

(Aug. 31, 2015) -- Three generations of Aragons now have helped make Holiday Travel Trailers an ongoing New Mexico success story.

(Aug. 31, 2015) -- This year’s show includes a variety of RV technician training, work camper recruiting tips, and a distributor showcase, as well as a meet and greet with NFL’s Tim Brown. The always-fun industry party takes place the evening of Sept. 14 at Hersheypark.

Brent Ernest Toolson, brother of former Monaco Coach Corp. President Kay Toolson and uncle of Mike Snell. president of American Recreation Group (ARG) Monaco division, passed away on Aug. 28, 2015 at McKay-Dee Hospital. Toolson was born June 4, 1950 to Richard Lynn and Phyllis Mauchley Toolson. On Sept. 13, 1986, he married Ann Major Toolson. Deep love […]

(Aug. 31, 2015) -- A fire sent campers running to collect their belongings and flee near Lake Billy Chinook, in Oregon, Saturday, as flames quickly spread in windy conditions toward a nearby neighborhood.

(Aug. 31, 2015) -- Grand Design RV is recalling 1,721 model year 2014-2016 Reflection fifth-wheel trailers manufactured Sept. 5, 2013, to June 30.