Month: March 2016

Consumer confidence rebounded in March, as Americans regained optimism about the short-term outlook for the economy. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the Conference Board’s index of consumer confidence rose to 96.2 in March from an upwardly revised 94.0 in February, the group said today (March 29). “Expectations regarding the short-term turned more favorable […]

(March 29, 2016) -- Plans and discussion are underway in Sherman Township to implement a campground with an off-road vehicle park after brothers Ben and Jamey Rouch of Three Rivers purchased 300 acres of the Manowe property on M-66 last year.

(March 29, 2016) -- Doolin, Ireland, Coastguard is urging people planning camping and hiking trips in the county to let others know of their plans in advance.

Tents for Troops (T4T), the Castle Rock, Wash.-based nonprofit organization that provides free camping for active-duty military members, announced it has added 35 RV parks to its network. The new parks range from California to New Hampshire, and include facilities in Missouri, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Washington, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Illinois, Minnesota and Nebraska, according […]

(March 29, 2016) -- A Calgary, Alberta, man said he was shocked to find the condition of his 28-ft. Shadow Cruiser RV that he’d left last summer to be repaired at Sunridge RV’s Crossfield repair lot, which went bankrupt.

(March 29, 2016) -- A homeowner in Lady's Island, S.C., reportedly woke up to what he described as an explosion type noise, and when he looked outside he saw his 2012 RV engulfed in flames in his driveway. He and his wife quickly exited the home and called 911, but by that time the flames had caught the house on fire.

(March 29, 2016) -- Groups of residents fed up with freedom campers in Taranaki have been asking visitors to leave. Surfer Chris Wilkes said campers staying at prime Taranaki surfing locations had not been using the provided toilets.

(March 29, 2016) -- Larry Kelsey is the general manager of Nature and Me RV in Traverse City, Mich. On a chilly late March day, he reports being “swamped … but I’m not complaining.” Kelsey said the industry has seen an incredible bounce back since 2010. Sales more than doubled at Nature and Me RV between 2010 and 2011 and business has continued to increase tremendously since, said Kelsey.

(March 29, 2016) -- "We didn't use any plans, just bought a trailer and made it up as we went,” she said last week. “It's been worked on everywhere from houses we’ve house-sat, friends’ parents’ houses, my parents’ house, my living room and MSUM. I am just now wrapping up the building process, although it could really be worked on forever.”

(March 29, 2016) -- Going back to the news report, and it looks as though Hyundai wants to develop their very own camper van, but with an inspired design from the VW camper, and also Tesla.