Month: August 2015

(Aug. 10, 2015) -- ccording to the Outdoor Foundation, the average camper travels 200.7 miles for a camping trip. But around Massachusetts that isn’t necessary.

(Aug. 10, 2015) — Drew Industries Incorporated announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI), has acquired the business and certain assets of Roehm Marine, LLC, also known as Signature Seating (Signature).

(Aug. 10, 2015) — Lazydays announced the return of the show “Big Time RV” to Travel Channel. The show provides a peek into the experience customers have on the Lazydays properties in Tampa, Fla. and Tucson, Ariz. as they shop for all sorts of RVs.

(Aug. 10, 2015) -- Horizon Global Corporation today reported that net sales for the second quarter ended June 30 decreased 11.1 percent to $158.5 million, compared to the second quarter of 2014 due to foreign currency translation and distributor consolidation, partially offset by growth in eCommerce and retail.

(Aug. 10, 2015) -- Owners of unique RVs share their experiences while camping of people being overly interested in their home and some of the funny stories that go along with that.

(Aug. 10, 2015) -- Kelson has Chiari Malformation, a chronic condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal. This makes it difficult for him to ever go camping, which is why he asked for a camper, back in June.

(Aug. 10, 2015) -- The Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Office told ABC Friday night’s storm tossed a recreational vehicle on its side and left one dead. Heath Erbert, 38, was killed as storms rolled through Stratton, Neb.

(Aug. 10, 2015) -- At the Missouri State Fair, early birds are happy campers. The fair’s public campgrounds opened Thursday, and by Friday afternoon rows of vehicles, tents and RVs lined the 60-acre facility.

(Aug. 10, 2015) -- Martin James, ProLite RV owner and head designer, went to work and converted the Max travel trailer for him to use. The interior was modified with a wider door for the bathroom, a desk and work area across the front that will accommodate his wheelchair while he works.

(Aug. 10, 2015) -- UrbanCampsite Amsterdam, an open-air exhibition on an artificial island about 20 minutes outside the Dutch city, allows lovers of the great outdoors to sleep inside one of 12 quirky art installations created by local designers.