Month: April 2017

The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) will be hosting a campground/RV conference on April 12 at the Don H. Bottum University Center on the campus of Northern Michigan University in Marquette. According to a release, the topics to be covered include: DEQ Campground Rules and Regulations by Karen Beauchamp of the DEQ (state Department […]

Robert Weed Plywood Corp., which manufacturers cabinets, tabletops and other items for the recreational vehicle industry, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016 and was honored with the Governor’s Half-Century Business Award by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, according to a report by the Elkhart Truth.  “This is an honor and we were pleased to receive it,” […]

Automotive industry analysts expect automakers to report increased sales in March compared to the same month a year ago, marking the first time this year auto sales will grow. Buoyed by continued strong SUV and truck sales in the U.S. as buyers continue to turn away from small cars and sedans, analysts also expect first […]

Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI) recently presented Southaven RV and Marine with three top achievement awards for RV sales in Mississippi. According to a press release, SSI National RV Sales Manager Scott Stropkai presented Southaven RV with all three awards on March 1, including: No. 1 in total RV sales for the state; No. 1  in […]

Following a centennial year that saw more than 330 million people descend on the country’s national parks and pushed the National Park Service (NPS) resources to its limit, the parks system is now at risk of seeing much-needed funding and upkeep slashed under President Trump’s budget blueprint, according to a report by Travel Weekly. “The […]

Mark Polk, with RV Education 101, discusses what RV owners need to know about camping in an RV with a 30-amp electrical system. In the video Mark demonstrates basic electrical formulas, how and why circuits in the RV are overloaded and what are the capabilities of a 30-amp RV electrical connection at the campground. To […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a list of recent RV-related recalls compiled by the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA). Entegra Coach is recalling 1,727 2012-2013 and 2015-2018 Anthem; 2013 and 2017-2018 Aspire; and 2012-2018 Cornerstone motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can […]

Joan Dickerson is asking the Point Roberts, Wash., community to get behind an amendment to county code that would allow a recreational vehicle rental business to operate out of the former location for her business, Brewsters Fine Foods. “This is a long term business commitment to our community that will provide jobs and revenue,” was the message […]

Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. is joining the “vibrant history” of Formula Drift as an associate sponsor of GReddy Racing. According to a press release, the name has been synonymous with speed and performance for 45 years. Keystone Automotive will representing driver Ken Gushi’s beloved Toyota 86. “Keystone recently brought GReddy Performance on board as part […]