Month: August 2015

(Aug. 31, 2015) -- Firefighters have contained a wildfire in the Clarkston Mountain area just south of the Idaho-Utah border. The blaze started Thursday night when a campfire spread out of control and scorched the surrounding area.

(Aug. 30, 2015) -- Everything associated with vintage camping was seen this weekend at the Crawfordsville, Ind., KOA Campground.

(Aug. 31, 2015) -- U-Haul Company of New Jersey Inc. announces that Escape RV has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Sussex County community.

(Aug. 31, 2015) -- Fiat has revealed a one-off Fiat Ducato 4×4 Expedition Show Camper at the caravan show in Germany, the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon which is running now.

(Aug. 31, 2015) -- The north part of Beavermead Park in Peterborough, ON, could be about to get a revamp, but it's expected to cost more than city council bargained for at $595,000.

(Aug. 31, 2015) -- Those longing to hit the road and see the sights can scout out a vehicle to suit their travel needs Sept. 11-13 at the North Atlanta Trade Center for the Georgia RV and Camper Show.

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Michelin is recalling around 104,000 BF Goodrich tires used for light trucks and recreational vehicles because the sidewalls can rupture under severe use conditions. As reported by the Associated Press, the tire maker says no injuries or deaths have been tied to the problem. Michelin North America Inc. says the recall involves several types of […]

EverGreen RV LLC will be hosting a Tailgate Party featuring former Chicago Bears player and head coach Mike Ditka as part of the Sept. 22-24 Elkhart County RV Open House. According to a press release, the event is scheduled for Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. at EverGreen’s display along Executive Parkway in Elkhart, the main […]

(Aug. 31, 2015) -- Vintage Overland has taken its handbuilt overland caravans and made them into a camper to take off-road.