Month: February 2016

Spartan Motors Inc. reported an 18.4% gain in fourth-quarter revenue, aided by growth in its Spartan Chassis Inc. subsidiary, a key supplier to the motorhome industry. Net sales for the quarter totaled $140.6 million compared with $118.8 million in the same period of 2014. The company incurred an operating loss of $10 million versus an operating loss […]

(Feb. 25, 2016) -- The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic about sharing the benefits of National Forest System Lands with visitors. There are multiple openings for campground hosts across the Forest.

(Feb. 25, 2016) -- So many memories are made camping with friends and family, whether it’s telling stories by the fire or enjoying a long hike together. Great Parks will offer that connection to the great outdoors as camping season opens.

(Feb. 25, 2016) -- A woman living in the park said she got a tornado alert, grabbed her dog and within seconds the twister rolled in ripping her RV apart and lifting her up into the air. Mangled RVs and trailers, crushed pick up trucks and scattered personal belongings. A day after the twister the devastation left behind by mother nature's wrath was clear.

(Feb. 25, 2016) -- Freedom campers could soon be banned from Taupo, New Zealand, after a summer plagued by naughty campers. Campers have been caught defecating in reserves and washing clothes in local swimming pools, angering local residents and councillors.

(Feb. 25, 2016) -- Cumberland Gap ranked sixth in non-recreational visitors with 8,311,786 visitors in 2015 and was sixth in non-recreational hours with 5,514,796 hours. Cumberland Gap also was 50th in RV campers with 9,230.

(Feb. 25, 2016) -- Ontario-based Canadian builder Güte constructed this lovely specimen that seems to be a cross between a shepherd's wagon, a camper and modernist tiny home. Dubbed the Collingwood, it sports rounded surfaces and nice, clean wooden surfaces inside.

Winnebago Industries Towables has named Brad Cyman as district sales manager. According to a press release, Cyman is responsible for travel trailer and fifth-wheel sales in the Southeastern United States.  Cyman is a six-year RV veteran, having previously worked for Forest River Inc., Cruiser RV LLC and Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC. Cyman graduated from Holy […]

(Feb. 25, 2016) -- This weekend, collectors and wanderlusters alike will have the chance to see inside restored and renovated vintage RVs, motor coaches, and trailers at the Tin Can Tourists 97th Annual Winter Convention in Brooksville, Fla.

Chicago-based LKQ Corp. reported gains in fourth-quarter revenue and earnings while also showing growth for the full year. LKQ is the parent company of Keystone Automotive Operations Inc., an automotive aftermarket parts and accessories distributor that in recent years consolidated through acquisition the three leading RV distribution companies, Stag-Parkway Inc., NTP Distribution Inc. and The Coast Distribution System […]