Month: January 2017

Elkhart, Ind.-based Forest River Manufacturing Inc. is planning to add as many as 425 new jobs in the next two years. As part of a $6.7 million investment, the recreational vehicle manufacturer has acquired four LaGrange County facilities that have been vacant for several years. Inside INdiana Business reported that Forest River says the expansion will […]

When Thor Industries Inc. and Jayco Corp., both based in Elkhart, Ind., joined forces in July, it became the biggest story in the recreational vehicle industry world in 2016. Yet, according to a KPC News report, the acquisition was just one example of RV companies looking for ways to keep pace with rising demand. “We […]

RV enthusiasts will roll into Phoenix International Raceway, Feb. 23-26 for the Good Sam RV Super Show, a “first-of-its-kind event” that organizers hope to expand from Arizona to other regions of the country, according to a press release. Beyond shopping for RVs and RV gear, Good Sam members get the added benefits of mingling with […]

Sen. Blake Doriot, a Republican from New Paris, Ind., who was elected to his first term last November, will be trying to get a recreational vehicle sales tax bill passed. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, the bill would prevent out-of-state RV buyers from having to pay Indiana sales tax and their home state’s sales […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a list of recent RV-related recalls compiled by the U.S National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA). • Starcraft RV is recalling 125 2017 Comet, Satellite, Launch, and Autumn Ridge mini trailers manufactured June 21, 2016, to Nov.18, 2016 and equipped with the extreme package. The federal labels on the affected […]

Sobel University reported that its January comprehensive sales course, set to run Jan. 9-13, is poised to top previous January attendance levels. “This is a great place for new people to mingle with established professionals while they take a course at their own level.” said President Randy Sobel. “This class is for beginners through top producers. […]

Lazydays RV recently sponsored its first “Ultimate RV Tailgating Experience” sweepstakes in partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos and Florida Gators, and announced the three football fans who were awarded prize packages. According to a press release, each prize package included four game tickets, pregame use of a motorhome in the “Lazydays RV […]

(Jan. 2, 2017) -- All my travel proved that the RV lifestyle is second-to-none in the ability to experience new things, marvel at some incredible scenery, and meet people from all walks of life. I, for one, would like to see that lifestyle preserved for generations of people to come. I'd like to see this year's 400,000 new RV owners remain committed RV owners many years from now enjoying their second and third purchases rather than it winding up as a "one-and-done" RV owners.

(Jan. 2, 2017) -- It is possible to bypass the free access, and create independent Internet connections. Portable Internet access devices (PIADs), like Nomad from WifiUgo, are portable solutions that create Internet connectivity and Wi-Fi anywhere.

(Jan. 2, 2016) — We may be edging close to winter, but campgrounds, RV parks and resorts from Dallas to the Rio Grande Valley are keeping busy as thousands of Winter Texans make their way into the Lone Star State from the Midwest and Canada.