Month: January 2019

  Spartan Specialty Vehicles, a business unit of Spartan Motors Inc., announced that NeXus RV will be equipping its Bentley Diamond 40-foot Class A motorhome with Spartan’s K1 360 chassis for the 2019 model year. Following its introduction at the Elkhart RV Open House, the Bentley Diamond diesel pusher will be shown to the public for […]

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced today (Jan. 16) that Brian Hess has been promoted to the role of vice president of innovation. In his new role, Hess will work to develop innovative product solutions across all industries the company serves. According to a press release, Hess will work with the LCI innovation teams across the […]

The 2019 Go RVing Dealer Tie-In Program is now available for dealers to “leverage the power of the national advertising and promotion campaign at the local level,” according to a press release. Focused on family adventure, couples travel, and outdoor experiences, Go RVing’s multimedia marketing campaign emphasizes the flexibility and affordability of RV travel for […]

KING has introduced the One Pro antenna featuring an ultramodern clear cover and exclusive configuration capabilities, according to a press release. KING One Pro, which works with DIRECTV, DISH and Bell (Canada), automatically configures for U.S. satellite service without the use of DIP switches. The KING One Pro also offers maximum signal strength and upgraded electronics to […]

Outdoorsy, which connects customers with underused RVs and other trucks big enough to camp in overnight, just raised $50 million in Series C funding led by Greenspring Associates, with participation from earlier backers Aviva Ventures, Altos Ventures, AutoTech Ventures and Tandem Capital. According to TechCrunch, that puts the company’s total funding, in less than a year’s time, […]

Clearsource RV and No Dirty Water (NDW) are collaborating at the 2019 Quartzsite Sports, Vacation, and RV show, creating a one-stop location for RVers to buy RV water filtration and purification systems and parts.  “The focus on quality and value that Clearsource brings to the table with water filtration is a perfect match with our […]

These vehicles reduce the need for extra planning related to out of town or local travel, provide more options for service animals, and give owners comfort in knowing they'll always have a wheelchair-friendly bathroom and sleeping arrangement, said Bhattacharya. Source

(Jan. 16, 2019) -- Camping is one of the best ways to spend time with your kids. They'll learn new skills and gain a greater appreciation for the outdoors. Just make sure they've got great gear before you head into the great outdoors—otherwise you're in for a family trip that could turn sour. Source

Sadly, we live in a very litigious society. You can’t say the wrong thing, do the wrong thing or, worse yet, have the wrong thing happen that you had no knowledge of -- without getting sued. However, knowledge is power and business owners can take steps to protect themselves. Source

(Jan. 16, 2019) -- Trash collections were picking up this week in the National Park System, and some areas that had been closed to the public were reopening thanks to an infusion of funds from an account usually dedicated to enhancing the park experience for visitors, not cleaning toilets. Source