Month: April 2016

(April 1, 2016) -- Campers along the Murray River in the Mildura, Australia, area left several fires unattended over the Easter long weekend, prompting a renewed warning for people to obey fire safety rules.

(April 1, 2016) -- The line between camping and squatting hasn’t been so clear at a popular site near Keystone. That’s why the Dillon Ranger District announced earlier this week it is leading an effort to ban year-round overnight camping within a 1/4 mile of Montezuma Road and along a 4-mile stretch between Keystone and Montezuma.

Consumer demand for fifth-wheel toy haulers continues to increase, rising 15% in 2015 according to Statistical Surveys Inc. Prime Time Manufacturing Inc., a division of Forest River Inc., reported that the company is outpacing the industry, nearly doubling its sales totals from 2014. “Spartan has passed several long-standing brands in retail sales, and has become a top […]

(April 1, 2016) -- On your road trip this summer, you might be surprised to see the highways dotted with RVs that appear to be from decades ago. They may look like campers from yesteryear, but the retro RVs you’re seeing have a surprise: they’re not vintage or antique, they just look like they are.

(April 1, 2016) -- Local authorities complain illegal freedom campers issued with infringement notices are skipping the country and they want more help from rental vehicle companies to recoup more than $1.5 millon in outstanding fines.

(April 1, 2016) -- The owner of a recreational vehicle that burst into flames at a Bee Ridge Shell gas station Wednesday reportedly abandoned the vehicle.

(April 1, 2016) -- Thursday, a security guard at the First United Methodist church, located in downtown Pueblo, Colo., smelled smoke and saw his camper on fire. The guard called the fire department, and crews put the fire out.

(April 1, 2016) -- It sounded like the perfect deal for Fawn Kratzer. She spotted a 2006 camper on Craigslist for just $2,500. The woman selling the camper told Kratzer she wanted to go through Apple Pay because it was more secure. She asked Kratzer to pay with iTunes gift cards, to the tune of $2,500.

(April 1, 2016) -- Campers from Michigan already at the track say they are excited for a fun weekend. "The racing I just love the close contact. Tight quarters and the paper clip the whole deal with that. It's just awesome," camper John Sween said.

Keystone RV Co., Thousand Trails, Cycle Trader, RV Trader and ATV Trader partnered to launch The Big Outdoor Adventure Giveaway today (April 1) at 9 a.m. EDT. The sweepstakes will run for three months, ending at 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 30, and the winner will be selected by random drawing after the conclusion of […]