Month: April 2016

The RV Electrical System Service course, hosted by Northampton Community College in conjunction with the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), May 2 and runs through June 26. The Electrical Systems course offers an in-depth look into the first of the three major systems found on most RVs. Beginning with 12-volts DC and expanding to 120-volts AC, all electrical […]

(April 18, 2016) -- Visitors returning to the Missouri park this spring and summer will find the cabins have been replaced with eight new units that sit next to the lake. To account for potential future flooding, the cabins can be moved if threatened by floodwaters.

The Tennessee Recreation Vehicle Franchise Act of 2016 was signed into law by Gov. Bill Haslam on April 12. The legislation was negotiated by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), Tennessee RV dealers, the Tennessee Automotive Association, the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission and the Tennessee legislature. According to a release, the act removes the RV […]

(April 18, 2016) -- The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation are hosting nine days of ways to #FindYourPark during National Park Week. From April 16 through April 24, parks across the country will invite visitors to celebrate the National Park Service Centennial through a variety of events, from Junior Ranger Day programs, to volunteer activities, to engaging in a “park prescription.” Following are just a few of the many ways to celebrate National Park Week.

The annual Spring Meeting and Trade Show of the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) is now underway at Guadalupe River RV Resort in Kerrville. According to a release, roughly 175 people representing “60 to 65 parks” in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Colorado have registered to attend the three-day event, which began Sunday (April 17), […]

Federal regulators are quietly gathering data, running simulations and publishing report after report. This summer, a two-year, $35 million investigation by the EPA and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will spark a long-simmering debate about the future of green cars in the U.S. Automotive News reported that automakers and environmental groups are watching closely […]

Fifty years ago, about 2,000 attendees and 80 exhibitors gathered under the grandstands at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for the first Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) trade show. Trade Show News Network reported that the exhibits that year consisted mainly of racing equipment and products that enhanced the performance and safety of high-performance competition […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a list of recent RV-related recalls compiled by the U.S National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA). • Forest River Inc.is recalling 224 2016 Cherokee Grey Wolf recreational trailers manufactured from March 23, 2015, through March 9, 2016. The Federal Placard incorrectly indicates the tire and rim size as ST205/75R15/C Tire(s) with 15X5.0JJ […]

Boat sales were strong in 2015, and dealers remained optimistic during last weekend’s 34th annual Suncoast Boat Show in Sarasota, Fla. The Sarasota Herald Tribune reported that Sarasota’s Viage Group already had sold three vessels shortly after the show’s opening Friday, which more than covered the show’s exhibit fee. Meanwhile, Sarasota Yacht and Ship has been breaking […]

Tax abatement plans proposed by two Elkhart, Ind., businesses could lead to dozens of good-paying jobs. The Elkhart Truth reported that Cleer Vision Tempered Glass and Shield Restraint Systems are requesting multi-year tax abatements to cover the costs of new equipment and expanding their facilities. The abatements will help the companies save hundreds of thousands of dollars […]