Month: September 2017

After meeting with RVIA members during Advocacy Day coupled with continued outreach by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) Federal Affairs Team, Senate RV Caucus co-chair, Senator Joni Ernst, R-Idaho, recently underscored her support of the $50 billion RV industry and $887 billion outdoor recreation industry by cosponsoring S. 1633, the Recreation Not Red-Tape Act of 2017 […]

Bristol, Ind.-based Stealth Trailers announced plans to add a second location in the state. Financial details were not disclosed, however the Indiana Economic Development Corp. says the new facility in Marion will create up to 115 jobs by 2020. Inside INdiana Business reported that the cargo trailer manufacturer has already begun installing equipment inside the […]

(Sept. 22, 2017) -- When the image of Winnebago’s new Revel RV first appeared on my computer screen, I was intrigued. In fact, my initial thought was, “What in the heck is this thing?”

(Sept. 22, 2017) -- In yesterday’s blog we did some time traveling as I told you about some of the things we did while we were in Alabama visiting my son Travis and his wife Geli.

(Sept. 22, 2017) -- Deciding to live as RV nomads is relatively easy. But winnowing your stuff down and knowing what not to pack for full-time RVing is the hardest step of the journey.

Neither rainy weather nor sweltering heat could dampen the 10th Annual Elkhart RV Open House, the industry-only show in and around Elkhart, Ind., that featured dozens of manufacturers, thousands of dealers, millions of handshakes and billions of dollars in wholesale business. There’s no way, of course, to quantify in hard numbers much of what goes on […]

(Sept. 22, 2017) -- Valley Screen, a large format graphics business that provides state of the art digital graphics and design work to the RV, trailer and marine industries, is marking its 50th anniversary.

(Sept. 22, 2017) -- A commitment to collaboration and creativity has garnered national recognition, as well as an award, for Washington State Parks Director Don Hoch.

(Sept. 22, 2017) -- The aftermath of Hurricane Irma is still having an effect on life in the Tampa Bay area. Three state parks in Hillsborough County remain closed along with five in Manatee County.

(Sept. 22, 2017) -- Thursday, Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida’s law enforcement officers and first responders will be able to enjoy license-free freshwater and saltwater fishing through June 30.