Month: August 2015

Serenaded by an impromptu bagpiper, a record crowd of 325 people was on hand last night (Aug. 3) as the RV and manufactured housing industries officially inducted 10 new members into the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind. The event also featured a State of the Hall of Fame address by President Darryl Searer, […]

WinnebaGoLife announced that fitness experts James and Stef Adinaro of “the Fit RV” will be new contributors. Known for encouraging a more healthful and active RV lifestyle, the Adinaros provide workouts, fit tips, recipes, RV tips and reviews at http://www.thefitrv.com/. As new owners of a Winnebago Travato, the Adinaros will now deliver the same quality […]

TriMas Corp. today announced (Aug. 4) a slight increase in sales for continuing operations for its second quarter, ended June 30, at $224.9 million compared to $224.7 million the previous year. Second-quarter income from continuing operations attributable to TriMas Corp. was $8.5 million, or 19 cents per diluted share, as compared to income of $14.4 million, or 32 […]

Today’s slideshow offers a walking tour of the recently completed Family Motor Coach Association’s (FMCA) 92nd Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase. About 3,500 people and 1,400 motorhomes descended upon Madison, Wis., for the event, dubbed “Escape to Wisconsin,” held at the Alliant Energy Center.

Car makers are facing a conundrum as buyers are rushing to purchase bigger vehicles even as auto companies face steeper requirements for increasing fuel economy. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the development is evident in U.S. auto sales, which powered forward again last month as consumers bought trucks and sport-utility vehicles and abandoned […]

(Aug. 4, 2015) -- A missing 16-month-old girl was recovered from the Stearns County, Minn., campsite of five Idaho residents Sybday evening.

(Aug. 4, 2015) -- A missing 16-month-old girl was recovered from the Stearns County, Minn., campsite of five Idaho residents Sybday evening.

(Aug. 4, 2015) -- Huttopia is a company that has tapped successfully into the “prêt-à-camper” market in France for 15 years and this summer brought its formula to Quebec.

(Aug. 4, 2015) -- Huttopia is a company that has tapped successfully into the “prêt-à-camper” market in France for 15 years and this summer brought its formula to Quebec.

Today’s slideshow offers a look at Monday (Aug. 3) night’s RV/MH Hall of Fame Class of 2105 Induction Dinner held at the Hall’s facility in Elkhart, Ind. The class includes: Bert V. Alanko, MBA Insurance; Patrica A. Fiederer, Latham Oneota Homes; Sherman Goldenberg,RVBusiness Magazine; Paul E. Hanser, HWH Corp.; Jerry W. James, Franklin Homes Inc.; Joe […]