Month: August 2016

(Aug. 30, 2016) -- A proposal to dump up to 150 freedom campers on Petone's McEwan Park in New Zealand, is likely to cause a kerfuffle with an election looming.

(Aug. 30, 2016) -- Bob Wheeler, chief executive officer at Airstream, talks in a video about the growing appeal of his company's iconic RVs as it modernizes to appeal to multiple generations.

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- The Twin Cities' largest RV dealer, Brambilla's, is looking for an experienced body shop technician. Experience required.

Thor Industries Inc. engaged in a time-honored Wall Street tradition Monday (Aug. 29) by ringing the “Closing Bell” at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan’s financial district. To watch a live stream, click here. Peter B. Orthwein, Thor executive chairman, along with President and CEO Bob Martin and other members of Thor’s management team officially marked the end of trading […]

Editor’s Note: The following article appears on PickupTrucks.com offering a first-hand look at Airstream Inc.’s manufacturing complex in Jackson Center, Ohio. Driving to Airstream’s world headquarters isn’t the most exciting voyage you’ll undertake, but driving away from it with a snazzy aluminum travel trailer in tow is a much more exciting endeavor. After fighting miles of road construction […]

Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) parks throughout North America are expecting more record-setting crowds this week for the annual Labor Day Weekend. KOA reported in a news release that occupancy for the upcoming Labor Day Weekend is up 11.5% at the 490 KOA campgrounds in North America, compared to the same time period in 2015. […]

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- Jayco is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Redhawk motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2012, to June 24, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source.

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source.

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- Cruiser RV is recalling certain model year 2017 Shadow Cruiser, Fun Finder, MPG, Radiance, South Fork, and Stryker recreational trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.