Month: January 2016

(Jan. 7, 2016) -- Locals in Golden Bay are angry at the Tasman District Council's inaction over the ever-growing problem of freedom campers in the region.

(Jan. 7, 2016) -- Joe Capozzoli put the keys in his camper, started it up and heard a loud backfire. Then, smoke began pouring out from under the hood and the 29-foot camper caught fire in Stoughton, Mass.

(Jan. 7, 2016) -- Airstream introduced its next great adventure at a private media reception at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market: its first partnership with lifestyle brand, Pendleton Woolen Mills to create the Limited Edition 2016 Pendleton National Park Foundation Airstream Travel Trailer.

John Ruch, vice president of fulfillment and logistics for Keystone Automotive Operations Inc., announced the company’s expanded delivery services in the West Coast and Northwest regions, including Salt Lake City; Nampa, Idaho; Spokane, Wash.; Corona, Calif.; and Sacramento, Calif. “Expanding our logistics footprint and infrastructure on the west coast is an example of constant growth and […]

(Jan. 7, 2016) -- Airstream Inc. is suing Denver-based Living Airstream and its owner Bill Ward, alleging his company name infringes on Airstream’s own copyright, according to a lawsuit filed in December.

Joe Daquino, former senior vice president of Affinity Group Inc. (AGI), a southern California firm subsequently renamed Good Sam Enterprises LLC and Camping World Inc., passed away Dec. 26 after an extended battle with brain cancer. He was four days short of his 57th birthday. Although he was a long-time employee of AGI, Daquino was not as well […]

Dometic Group today (Jan. 7) announced that it will be showcasing its 2016 product range at the Florida RV Supershow, running Jan. 12-17 in Tampa. According to a press release, Dometic will be hosting a promotion on PowerChannel accessories which provide a place to connect and run a spotlight, speaker and oscillating fan, with no messy cord […]

Airstream Inc. announced that it has partnered with Pendleton Woolen Mills to create the Limited Edition 2016 Pendleton National Park Foundation Airstream travel trailer. According to a press release, the announcement was made during the Jan. 7-10 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City. The collaboration, Airstream’s first with a lifestyle brand, “pays tribute to our nation’s parks.” The […]

K.Z. Inc.’s Venom line of luxury fifth-wheel toy haulers was recognized with the RV Business 2016 Top 25 RV Debut Award announced on Dec. 23, the Shipshewana, Ind.-based company reported in a press release.  The announcement was made by Sherman Goldenberg, G & G Media Group publisher of RV Business, a bi-monthly trade publication serving […]

Devon Bechtel has announced his retirement as president of Goshen, Ind.-based Quality Drive Away and Foremost Transport, according to a press release. Brad Hooley, vice president of Foremost Transport, will assume the role of president for both companies. Bechtel will remain as a director and co-owner with Omer Kropf. “After 49 years of working in […]