Month: May 2017

(May 31, 2017) -- If you’re in the market for a new camper this summer, you’re in luck: An endless array of styles and designs means that the hardest part of buying a trailer or RV will be choosing which one fits you best.

(May 31, 2017) -- Jacobs Creek Campground has been temporarily closed because of rising water from South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, according to U.S. Forest Service officials at Cherokee National Forest.

(May 31, 2017) -- Lorne and Josie Parker retired early and embraced the RV lifestyle. They have traveled extensively exploring many tropical destinations including Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Aruba, Curacoa, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Panama.

(May 31, 2017) -- The Rhode Island House of Representatives has voted in favor of allowing parrots, parakeets and similar birds onto state-owned campgrounds.

(May 31, 2017) -- Memorial Day weekend tends to bring in a lot of extra visitors to local businesses, especially in those areas of the county around lakes and campgrounds.

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced Trailer Makers Insurance as its preferred insurance agency. According to a press release, Trailer Makers Insurance will provide benefits exclusive to NATDA members, brokering among many top insurance carriers to find a coverage selection that best meets dealers’ needs. As a preferred insurance agency of NATDA, Trailer […]

Universal Trailer Corp., a manufacturer commercial cargo trailers, announced the addition of Cliff Stewart to the cargo group.    According to a press release, Stewart will be working as plant manager for the company’s facility in Bristol, Ind., and will report directly to Vice President of Operations Jeff Campbell. Stewart brings extensive experience in manufacturing and […]

(May 31, 2017) -- Lately dealer principals have inquired if they are the only ones that have allowed various management positions to attain more control over the daily operations of the dealership. This includes concerns over the proper stocking of inventory to what vendors they utilize.

Mission Management Information Systems, a developer of RV and campground software including Astra Campground Manager, announced the completed purchase of RV Parky Online Directory and smartphone apps, effective March 15. According to a press release, RV Parky is a free online campground directory built by a full-time RVer with the assistance of the RV community to […]

(May 31, 2017) -- "The 3.7 percent GDP jump in first quarter marked a third consecutive gain above our estimate of the economy’s ‘potential’ long-run growth rate and a third consecutive out-performance relative to the United States," said Janzen.