Month: July 2016

(July 27, 2016) -- Residents are invited to pitch a tent, cook over a campfire, go for a sunset canoe, and watch for shooting star at McHenry County, Ill., Conservation District’s Family Campout.

(July 27, 2016) -- A chance to take a walk down memory lane will attract more than 500 visitors who will view around 90 vintage trailers and motor homes this Saturday at Port Crescent State Park in Austin, Mich.

(July 27, 2016) -- The Morrison County sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in locating a 51-year-old Elk River, Minn. man who was last seen leaving a camper near Crookneck Lake early Monday morning.

NextGear Capital announced a new agreement with CarMax, one of the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles, that will allow dealers to use their NextGear Capital lines of credit at all 68 CarMax auction locations. According to a press release, NextGear Capital floorplans are currently accepted at over 1,000 live and online auctions, and may […]

Attendees at the RV/MH Hall of Fame Induction Dinner, slated for Aug. 1 at the Hall’s Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, Ind., will be treated to a sneak peak of the facility’s expansion plans, including an animated video. During his “State of the Hall Address,” Darryl Searer, who marked his fourth anniversary as president […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based dealer International RV is experiencing a banner year after opening a satellite store in April in nearby Plymouth, Ind. ”Business is booming,” said owner Dave Titus, who opened his Elkhart dealership in 1994. ”Last year was the best year we’ve ever had and we passed last year two weeks ago. And the Plymouth […]

The recreational vehicle industry’s two largest manufacturers are fierce competitors, but they’re also partners that help employees get through financial hardships, according to a South Bend Tribune report. Since the Forest River/Thor Industries Community Foundation was launched in late 2014, it has aided numerous employees and their families during times of unforeseen financial need by […]

(July 26, 2016) -- “Something that dealerships and other organizations cannot provide is the in depth, easy to read inspection report that was created by the independent third party inspector that is backed by a 90-day extended service agreement,” said Henson.

During the opening ceremony of Escapees’ 56th Escapade Sunday (July 24) evening, President Cathie Carr shared with attendees news of her retirement. According to a press release, her husband, Bud Carr, is also retiring as president of Escapees’ Rainbow Parks. Carr’s son, Travis, will be succeeding her as president while his wife, Melanie, currently serves as vice president […]

(July 26, 2016) -- The laser tag course, which is just under an acre in size, can accommodate up to 20 players. It is part of a $1 million investment in new games and improvements at the park in the past three years.