Carefree Retreat Adds to Toy Hauler Living Area

Carefree of Colorado’s new Carefree Retreat Tailgate Annex is “gaining attention in the RV industry,” according to a press release. The annex attaches to the back of a toy hauler trailer, fully enclosing the entire tailgate and giving RV owners more usable living space without upsizing their RV or affecting their towing capacity. Vice President […]

Lemonis: Gander Outdoor Sites See Good Start

Camping World Holdings Inc. Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis said the opening of its first Gander Outdoors locations are off to a good start. SGB Media reported that officials also estimated that its overall outdoor and active sports business segment, which includes Overton’s, TheHouse.com, Uncle Dan’s, W82 and Erehwon, will bring in $400 million in […]

Pickup Truck Sales ‘Hit Brakes’ During February

General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reported hefty sales declines for their big trucks, a troubling sign for a lucrative segment that had been holding up well as the broader U.S. auto market shrinks. Bloomberg News reported that deliveries of Fiat Chrysler’s Ram pickup and GM’s Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks each fell by […]

Do It Yourself RV: Road trip to amusement parks

(March 2, 2018) -- Anyone who likes entertainment will appreciate the Herschend entertainment attractions. These fun stops include well-known parks as Silver Dollar City, as well as some more obscure options such as the Newport Aquarium. That said, no matter which Herschend attraction you choose, you’re sure to have a blast during your visit.

Truma German Operation Earns ‘Top Job’ Award

Truma, a company that specializes in towable and motorhome accessories, has been awarded the Top Job seal for the first time. According to a press release, the award singles out the best employers among medium-sized companies in Germany. Truma was recognized by judges for excellent employer qualities in the areas of staff development, training, individual responsibility and ideas management. […]

NATM Lauds GMC’s ProGrade Trailering System

The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) participated in General Motors’ (GM) unveiling of its revolutionary 2019 GMC Sierra truck incorporating ProGrade Trailering System technology into the vehicle. According to a press release, NATM welcomes GMC’s leadership on technological advancements that can improve customer confidence when trailering. “NATM is excited about GM’s GMC ProGrade Trailering […]

Truma nabs Top Job award

(March 2, 2018) -- “We offer our employees an open, modern environment that lets them work flexibly and efficiently across teams and contribute their own ideas. The Top Job award is a great incentive for us to make ourselves even more attractive as an employer," said Truma Managing Director Robert Strauss.