Month: March 2016

(March 8, 2016) — EverGreen Recreational Vehicles announced today that the year-end numbers from independent Statistical Surveys, Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan show that sales of EverGreen's I-GO travel trailers grew substantially during 2015.

(March 8, 2016) — Jim Westover has joined Leisure Systems, Inc., filling the newly created position of vice president of operations. Westover will be charged with developing, managing, organizing and creating programs that advocate the strategic objectives of the franchise system.

(March 8, 2016) — Thor Motor Coach is redefining luxury in Class C motorhomes with the new Quantum on the Ford E-450 chassis and the Super C line-up under Four Winds and Chateau, which are produced on the Ford F-550 chassis, a release from the company stated.

Through a partnership between RELiON Battery and Progessive Dynamics, Forest River Inc. is equipping its Forester and Sunseeker motorhomes with lithium batteries rather than lead-acid cells. RELiON is a maker of lithium ion batteries while Progressive produces battery converter chargers. “We are excited to showcase the power of lithium to a new audience,” RELiON CEO Paul […]

Elite Resorts’ Citrus Valley near Orlando ended 2015 with a banner year and is anticipating similar strong sales in 2016, the company reported in a statement. Elite Resorts, which manages premier RV resorts in Florida and Connecticut, last year sold a record 80 lots at the 305-lot Citrus Valley park. Since the opening of the community, […]

(March 8, 2016) — Keystone RV Company’s Sprinter division now features “Plug ‘N Play” solar prep as standard equipment on all Sprinter travel trailers and fifth wheels, including its Campfire line.

(March 8, 2016) -- The annual contest has students designing the stickers that residents can buy to get their vehicles into Wisconsin's state parks. State Parks spokesman Paul Holtan said they're hoping that kids can get out into nature to get their inspiration.

(March 8, 2016) -- Ralph Shelton, 67, heard a rattle noise as he was settling into an RV park in El Mirage. He thought there was something wrong with his rig and when he stuck his hand underneath the vehicle, something bit back – a rattlesnake!

(March 8, 2016) -- Navistar International Corporation Tuesday announced a first quarter 2016 net loss of $33 million, a 21 percent improvement over the $42 million net lost posted Q1 last year.

(March 8, 2016) -- The New Zealand Herald created a list of seven safety tips for RVers wanting a holiday vacation.