Month: October 2018

Lippert Components (LCI) has introduced the Victory Step, its latest addition to the company’s expanding line of entrance steps for RVs. According to a press release, the Victory Step improves on earlier designed ramp door entrance steps, allowing for a sturdier and easier way for owners to enter the ramp door patio from outside the […]

U.S. consumer spending rose in September by a solid, inflation-adjusted 0.3%, led by increased spending on health care services and motor vehicles. The Associated Press reported that the Commerce Department also said today (Oct. 29) that the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation returned to the central bank’s 2% annual target after having been slightly […]

Scott Marrs, the principal lobbyist and representative in the state capitol for various organizations throughout the southwest Missouri region, passed away late Friday (Oct. 26) night after a brief illness.   Marrs represented the City of Springfield, Missouri State University, Boys and Girls Club, Mercy, Bass Pro Shops, Branson, and many others. He was also […]

The ROUTE 66 RV Network celebrated it’s 15-year anniversary at the Annual International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., in early October, according to a press release. Held at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya, attendees were able to view every hundreds of colorful hot air balloons in assorted shapes and sizes could be seen launching from Balloon […]

The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar on Wednesday (Oct. 31) at 11 a.m. (EDT) entitled “House of Horrors: When Safety Issues Haunt Workplaces.” According to a press release, attendees will hear from KPA environmental health and safety consultants as they recount workplace safety problems and how […]

PullRite reported record-breaking sales at the Land n’ Sea Show in Las Vegas this past week. According to a press release, PullRite introduced a complete new line of hitches that fit direct to the pucks of factory-prep equipped tow vehicles. With the factory installed attachment points, PullRite is anticipating another record setting year as it […]

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest RV recall list compiled by the National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA).  • Keystone RV Co. is recalling 1,276 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas, Keystone Bullet, Laredo, Cougar, Hideout, Passport and Springdale, and Crossroads Sunset fifth wheels and travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the […]

(Oct. 28, 2018) -- Much of the problem with men is that they are exhausted – emotionally and physically – because they really don’t know what is expected of them. The bars of achievement are routinely raised like he’s an Olympic pole-vaulter and the goal posts defining success are pushed further and further back. Deep inside, men know that whatever they are doing, it isn’t enough.

Responding to Thursday’s (Oct. 25) report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA) showing a 29% drop in shipments during September, Director of Media Relations Kevin Broom offered some insight into the drop in demand outside of declining consumer interest. “A big part of what’s going on is that dealers are being more conservative in how […]

A hotel next to Hollywood Casino Columbus in Ohio may still be years away, but visitors will soon get another option for staying next door to the West Side casino. The Columbus Dispatch reported that the owner of Haydocy Airstream & RV plans a $6 million “upscale RV resort” on 20 acres between his W. […]