Month: September 2016

Sept. 1, 2016) -- "Some of those motorhomes and trailers that dealers are buying will make great rentals. Come see us and we can briefly discuss how we can assist you in the rental area," Alanko said.

(Sept. 1, 2016) —  Airxcel Inc. announced the acquisition of MCD Innovations, manufacturer of specialty roller shades for RV and commercial industries, effective Sept. 1. MCD will operate as a division of Airxcel and continue to manufacture product in their current Texas facility.

(Sept. 1, 2016) — Wilkins Recreational Vehicles officially opened its new 40,000-square-foot RV dealership, holding a ribbon cutting ceremony to signify the event. The new facility consists of a 10,000 square foot, climate-controlled showroom, sixteen full-service RV bays and a 2,300-square-foot parts and accessories store.

(Sept. 1, 2016) — As part of President Obama’s commitment to protect our nation’s unique outdoor spaces and ensure that every American has the opportunity to visit and enjoy them, the Obama Administration today launched the second year of the Every Kid in a Park program, which gives fourth graders and their families free access to federal lands and waters nationwide for a full year.

EarthCruiser marked its 3rd anniversary Aug. 28th with an event designed to honor the support Bend, Ore., has provided. According to a press release, the celebration saw a great turnout of invited customers, vendors, and business leaders. Held at The Riverhouse on Deschutes, the parking lot was overflowing with client vehicles and the much anticipated new EarthCruiser […]

(Sept. 1, 2016) —  RV technicians will have an opportunity to take a written RVDA-RVIA RV Service Technician Certification Test during the 2016 RV Dealers International Convention Expo in Las Vegas. Both the Registered level and the Certification level tests will be offered Nov. 9, at 1 p.m.

TopConsumerReviews.com recently gave their highest rating to Good Sam, a provider of Roadside Assistance Plans. According to a press release, roadside assistance plans give drivers peace while traveling. “Good Sam is well-known in the RV community as a trustworthy, affordable company, and their Roadside Assistance plans for all drivers uphold that reputation,” said Brian Dolezal, of TopConsumerReviews.com LLC. “Their […]

(Sept. 1, 2016) — The Red Rock Campground will reopen Friday for the busy late summer and fall camping season, the Bureau Land Management said in a statement Wednesday, The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.

(Sept. 1, 2016) — Wilkins RV recently donated over 50 tents to local Boy Scout units for future camping excursions through its Trade a Tent event in April, the Gates-Chili Post reported.

(Sept. 1, 2016) — Vista Outdoor announced it has acquired privately owned Camp Chef (Logan Outdoor Products and Peak Trades), a leading provider of outdoor cooking solutions, StreetInsider.com reported.