Month: November 2017

(Nov. 21, 2107) -- DexKo Global Inc. subsidiary, Dexter, has agreed to acquire Salt Lake City, Utah-based Henderson Wheel & Trailer Supply Inc. Henderson is a manufacturer of sprung and torsion axles and fenders as well as distributor of axles, trailer components and fenders.

RVillage, an online social network whose founder describes as the “Facebook for RVers,” has accumulated some 82,000 members and garners 60,000 to 100,000 page views a day since its launch 3 1/2 years ago. ”We are not a ‘club,’ we are a social network,” said Curtis Coleman, founder and CEO of Tempe, Ariz.-based RV Friend Network LLC, […]

New Paris, Ind.-based Travel Lite RV will have four times the number of units on display during the upcoming National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., compared to 2016.  The reason for the uptick, company officials said, is because Travel Lite has hit a sweet spot with its Falcon and F-Lite travel trailer lines as well as […]

Dometic will be showing an industry-first kitchen suite during next week’s National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. According to a press release, the collection of appliances will be on display at Booth No. 157 in the Kentucky Exposition Center.   The Dometic Signature Kitchen Suite, which will be launched and available in 2018, consists of matching […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced the promotion of Mark Taylor from general manager to vice president of operations, overseeing the daily operations of Plants 4, 48, 82, and 83. “Mark’s leadership at multiple divisions has been a driving factor in the growth and success of LCI. Mark’s operational experience, coupled with his passion […]

(Nov. 21, 2017) -- Natural Tunnel State Park is gearing up for a full slate of Christmas activities, some of which will be held this weekend.

Jayco Inc. will unveil several new towable models at next week’s National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., including travel trailer, fifth-wheel and toy hauler introductions spanning the entire Jayco lineup.  According to a press release, new models will be available in several popular brands, including Jay Feather, Eagle, White Hawk, Pinnacle, North Point, Octane, Talon and Seismic models. Also […]

(Nov. 21, 2017) -- Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites visitors to join a park ranger for a guided hike on Nov. 24 or a service opportunity on Nov. 25.

(Nov. 21, 2017) -- We got a ton of response after our podcast episode on Seasonal Camping, featuring the awesome Jon and Heather Anderson, who signed up for their own seasonal campsite two years ago and absolutely love it.

Starcraft RV, a division of Jayco Inc., announced the promotion of Mandy Bontrager to the role of product development manager for the company’s towable RVs.  According to a press release, Bontrager brings 25 years of experience in the RV industry, having spent the past seven years with Entegra Coach and Starcraft. She will be joining […]