Month: August 2018

German-based Dethleffs GmbH & Co. KG presented its concept for a fully electric motorhome fitted with solar panels at last year’s Caravan Salon, and have followed up this year by with the e.home coco fully electric travel trailer. According to a press release, the company is addressing the issue that electric vehicle batteries will likely not power […]

More than 50 teams manning cardboard boats came out Friday (Aug. 24), splashing and some sinking, for United Way of Elkhart County’s annual Great Cardboard Boat Race at the LaSalle Bristol pond. The Elkhart Truth reported that the race, now in its ninth year, kicks off the agency’s annual fundraising campaign. Nearly 29 companies, including […]

(Aug. 27, 2018) -- When hiking and camping this fall, it’s essential to make safety a priority. Here are four simple tips to help ensure a safe adventure:

(Aug. 27, 2018) -- Camping equipment is meant to alleviate the discomfort, although sometimes it can be a bit costly. Other times, it’s just forgotten and left at home.

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest RV recall list compiled by the National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA). Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 167 2018 Thor Ace 27.2 recreational vehicles. The rubber liquid propane hose may sag and contact the tire in the wheel well. For additional information click here. Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC […]

(Aug. 27, 2018) -- Popular campgrounds such as Bear Creek, Ellison, Okanagan Lake North and South, Fintry and Haynes Point all showed campsites available on Thursday afternoon. Even some highly prized waterfront sites could be reserved.

Truma offers a look a the German-based company’s history and its emergence as a key supplier in Europe and the U.S. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

(Aug. 27, 2018) -- Campfires will not be allowed anywhere on the Willamette National Forest, including in fire rings at developed campsites, effective Friday.

(Aug. 27, 2018) -- The Salvation Army hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new conference center and three lodges at its Camp Del Oro in Nevada City.

(Aug. 27, 2018) -- It really can't be overstated how vigorous the beauty is in Humboldt County. Whether lapped by coastal fog in the summer or soaked by persistent rains in the winter, this North Coast kingdom casually stuns no matter your location.