Month: December 2015

(Dec. 7, 2015) -- The affected vehicles have Federal Certification Placards that list an incorrect tire and rim size from what is actually installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

(Dec. 7, 2015) -- The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps.

(Dec. 7, 2015) -- In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. Additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.

The national average has begun declining once again, after a brief round of price increases, as markets reacted to Turkey downing a Russian fighter jet two weeks ago. WANE reported that the decline has resumed, and as it stands, the national average could hit a new six-plus year low today (Dec. 7) if it falls to […]

(Dec. 7, 2015) -- The RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum in Elkhart, Ind., is a facility dedicated to sharing the history, pastime and love of RVs and motor homes. Any visit should include the Founders Hall.

(Dec. 7, 2015) -- People all over the country are flocking to the great outdoors for recreation, whether it is hiking, trail running, mountain biking, camping, bird and wild animal watching, mountain climbing or enjoying heritage sites. In Montana, 71 percent of residents participate in outdoor recreation each year.

Queensland, Australia’s first five-star luxury “glamping,” caravanning and camping resort is the latest tourism operation to call the Sunshine Coast home, MySunshineCoast.com.au reported. Rivershore resort is under construction at Diddilibah and when complete in mid-2016 it will offer a unique visitor experience for modern travellers. Resort developer Bernie McGovern said the 25-acre site would include luxurious […]

(Dec. 7, 2015) -- Dozens of land purchases and outdoor recreation projects have been chosen to receive grants totaling $28 million from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund.

(Dec. 7, 2015) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc., today announced a double-digit increase in net income on slightly higher sales for fiscal 2015. Award-winning innovation spurred momentum of new products in the company's fishing, camping and watercraft businesses.

(Dec. 7, 2015) -- A touring caravan and camping park, Long Acres, near Boston, England, has been named Small Campsite of the Year in an annual awards scheme run by the AA.