Month: February 2016

(Feb. 5, 2016) -- Now a team may be spread across three continents, working from offices and hotel rooms and homes. While face-to-face contact is still the gold standard, it isn't always possible, Inc. magazine explained.

During the 2016 NTP-STAG Expo in New Orleans, the Project Terry Trailer was auctioned off to raise money for the RV/MH Hall of Fame, according to a press release. “We had a lot of interest in the trailer,” said NTP-STAG marketing director, John Spaulding, noting the trailer was prominently displayed on the show floor during […]

The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) announced the Eastern States Exposition in Massachusetts will host the first international Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase event to be held in the state of Massachusetts. Reminder Publications reported that although regional FMCA events and many chapter rallies have taken place in Massachusetts, and even at Eastern States Exposition, […]

(Feb. 4, 2016) -- Wade Elliott, the president of Utility Supply Group, talks about a trend in which campgrounds are installing meters and then billing RVers for the electricity they use, and why it will impact daily and weekend campers within a few years. He also addresses some of the problems people complain about regarding campground electricity, and closes by talking about Care Camps, a group he's involved in that sends sick kids to camp each summer.

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV” segment focuses on toy haulers and specifically the new Jayco Seismic model. Also, Jeff Johnston reviews some collapsible kitchenware that helps save RV kitchen space and Thetford’s Andy Balarucki demonstrates the new Sani-Con Turbo unit. Evanne Schmarder bakes up her own unique bran muffin recipe that’s not only delicious but also low-cal. To view […]

Earlybird RV Show and Sale organizers are optimistic that a trend towards Canadians staying at home for vacations will result in more people turning towards RV’s for their primary vacations plans. The event is set to run Feb. 18-21 at the Fraser Valley Trade & Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford, British Columbia. A recent Conference Board of Canada report showed […]

Aftermarket suspension supplier Air Lift Co. has reengineered its heavy-duty LoadLifter 5000 and LoadLifter 5000 ULTIMATE air spring kits to support and protect late model Ford F-250 and F-350 pickup trucks. The redesigned heavy-duty air spring kits feature a new lower bracket assembly to make them quicker and easier to install. According to a press release, […]

(Feb. 4, 2016) -- Initial unemployment claims in the United States unexpectedly rose by 8,000 to 285,000 in the week ending Jan. 30. Continuing claims for the week ending Jan. 23 fell by 18,000 to 2,255,000.

(Feb. 4, 2016) -- The drawing takes place May 11 at 9 a.m. at the Hershey Country Club, located at 1000 E. Derry Road in Hershey. This year's show takes place Sept. 14 to 18 with industry days slated for Sept. 12 and 13.

(Feb. 4, 2016) -- The amended facility includes a $2.45 billion multi-currency revolver, and a term loan facility of approximately $500 million. The amended facility extended the maturity date from May 3, 2019 to January 29, 2021.