Month: August 2016

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- Travel at 60 created a list of 5 things to consider before buying a camper van. The list starts with looking at the logbook and service history of the vehicle.

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- Deputies say they found evidence of various firearms along with meth and marijuana. A stolen pop-up camper was also found on the property in Decatur, Mich. Police say it was being used to conceal the wanted felons.

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 1,330 2013-2017 Dynamax and Coachmen Pursuit recreational vehicles and 2016-2017 Freelander and Orion recreational vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in […]

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- Dunedin, New Zealand, City Council has been praised for making the "best of a bad situation" over freedom camping as construction begins on a $50,000 upgrade of facilities at Warrington Domain.

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- Part of the camper's electrical system caught fire when the owners, visitors from Florida, pulled into the center to park in Sheridan, Wyo.

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- Two London, Ontario-area, couples are perfect examples of the demographics drawn to Airstream. Myra and Greg Tuer and Bruce and Susan McDonald bought vintage trailers and gave them makeovers to suit their styles.

Elkhart, Ind.-based Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC continues to break new ground in the growing luxury fifth-wheel market with the introduction of the Big Country 3965DSS featuring the industry’s first six-slide model in the highly popular rear-den floorplan. The 3965DDS utilizes Heartland’s slide-in-a-slide technology in the upper bedroom while creating a spacious homelike environment with four […]

When Princecraft Boats Inc. used to send reps to Alberta, Canada, boat shows, people would roll up with a truck and fifth-wheel trailer just to measure their wares. “Price was not an issue,” says Jean-Philippe Martin-Dubois, director of marketing, research and development at the Princeville, Que.-based company, which builds aluminum fishing and pontoon boats. “They […]

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- The final tally of funds raised at the Sixth Annual Mike Thompson RV Charity Golf Tournament broke a record for the event bringing in $80,965 for local Southern California charities.

(Aug. 29, 2016) -- A three-month vacation opened Javier Cano’s eyes when it came to the many sights between Chihuahua, Mexico and Alaska. It also opened the doors to a new business opportunity.