Month: January 2018

John Howard Sr., founder of Howard RV Center and a longtime member of the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA), passed away on Jan. 3. He was 88. John and Ann Howard founded their dealership in 1971 with three folding campers on a corner lot in Rochester, N.Y. They named the new company CAMPCO and operated through many cold […]

Meyer Distributing Inc. is adding a new cross-docking facility in Harlingen, Texas, according to a press release. “We have focused on increasing sales of exhaust products and RV parts in South Texas,” said Gary Filipski, sales manager for the southern United States. “We are thankful so many customers are giving us a good look and seeing quickly […]

(Jan. 8, 2018) -- Just because there are 5 inches of snow on the ground doesn’t mean significant work hasn’t been completed on a 28.5-acre recreational vehicle campground and marina project on the east end of Main Street.

(Jan. 8, 2018) -- Nvidia will power artificial intelligence technology built into its future vehicles, including the new I.D. Buzz, its all-electric retro-inspired camper van concept.

(Jan. 8, 2018) -- One hundred twenty years ago, the Big Horn Forest Reserve was signed into existence by President Grover Cleveland Feb. 22, 1897. The “Organic Act” was signed June 4, 1897.

(Jan. 8, 2018) -- This is a short saga (the oxymoron is intentional) of my recent experience with Good Sam Roadside Assistance.

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest RV recall list compiled by the National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA). • Newmar Corp. is recalling 34,699 1995-2018 motorhomes. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button ‘Pindicator’ Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed […]

(Jan. 8, 2018) -- If you enjoy camping in the Kern River Valley, there's a new way you can camp. Four western style covered wagons are coming to the Frandy Park Campground in the Kern River Valley.

(Jan. 8, 2018) -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold an informational meeting in West Des Moines to discuss a planned tree harvest from a central Iowa state park campground site.

(Jan. 8, 2018) -- Out-of-towners and locals emptied about $52.6 million from their pockets while visiting state parks in East Multnomah County over one year, according to a new study.