Month: May 2017

(May 2, 2017) -- Mini has teamed up with Italian specialist Autohome to allow just that in what might be the ultimate freedom camping accessory, according to Stuff.

(May 2, 2017) -- Paddle Partner had a grand vision for campers, canoers and kayakers alike. This vision included the use of technology for navigation on the water. Just like we currently have on land, Paddle Partner mission was to create a user-friendly, innovative experience for Paddle Sport Enthusiasts via mobile-device data to track destination trails so that users can navigate the water freely and safely without needing an internet connection.

(May 2, 2017) -- Two people are recovering after their camper was riddled by gunfire in the early morning hours Monday. State Police said that the camper had been parked off of Pea Ridge Road outside of Irvine.

(May 2, 2017) -- People checking out the vintage campers were treated to good variety during the inaugural Happy Glamper Show in the Walnut Street Parking Lot in downtown Seymour, Ind.

(May 2, 2017) -- The Gauley River National Recreation Area established in 1988, protects 25 miles of the Gauley River and six miles of the Meadow River. Dropping more than 668 feet through rugged, remote terrain, this part of the river features more than 100 rapids with steep gradients, technical runs, an incredible volume of water, and huge waves.

About 250 people attended an all-day seminar today (May 2) at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., to learn about the latest safety-related requirements from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Sponsored by Thor Industries Inc. and Forest River Inc., the event was hosted by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). “We’re here […]

Middlebury, Ind.-based Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Co. marked the first half of 2017 with the hiring of its 1,000th employee. “Our employees are what make this company thrive and are ultimately responsible for our unprecedented growth. It’s such an honor to be able to make a difference in the community and have so many dedicated […]

(May 2, 2017) -- At about 10:50 a.m. Thursday, Verde Valley Fire District responded to a recreation vehicle fire at White Bear Storage in Cornville, the Bugle reported.

Columbus, Ind.-based engine maker Cummins Inc. today (May 2) reported first-quarter revenues of $4.6 billion, representing a 7% increase from the same quarter in 2016. Stronger demand from construction and mining customers and higher sales from a distributor acquisition in the fourth quarter of last year, more than offset the impact of weaker truck production in […]

Editor’s Note: The following column by Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada Chairman Sam Parks details the organization’s ongoing programs and initiatives for its member body. The column appeared in the latest RVDA of Canada newsletter. Spring is in bloom and hopefully we have seen the last of the snow. The RV industry is […]