Month: January 2019

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced that Jim Menefee has been promoted to the role of vice president of operations. Previously, Menefee was regional operations manager for the Elkhart, Ind.-based supplier. According to a press release Menefee was hired by LCI in 2016 as regional operations manager where he utilized his years of operational experience within […]

Cummins Inc. announced today (Jan. 10) that Chief Financial Officer Pat Ward is retiring after 31 years and Mark Smith is succeeding him. Both moves are effective March 31. “Pat has had an extraordinary career at Cummins,” said Cummins Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger in a press release. “He has worked in nearly every part […]

Camping might not seem like a high-tech endeavor, but BMW’s Designworks subsidiary has found a way to use futuristic materials for a pop-up camper. CNET reported that in partnership with outdoor clothing company The North Face, the concept was designed to imagine “the future of protection from the elements,” BMW says. The camper was unveiled at this […]

The Valley RV & Camping Show, hosted by the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association-Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC), is set to run Jan. 11-13 at the Century Center in South Ben, Ind. “This show is a great place for buyers to compare features, floorplans and RV types from a wide variety of manufacturers,” said Show Director Matt […]

Recreation took center stage at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday (Jan. 8) as Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) leaders and recreation company CEOs met with Secretary Sonny Perdue, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment Jim Hubbard and other key officials.   According to a press release, the group noted the importance […]

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicked off this week and tens of thousands gathered to check out new technology. CNET editor-at-large Dan Ackerman joined CBSN from CES in Las Vegas to discuss his favorite devices and trends to look out for this year. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side […]

All three campers, which were purchased used, cost PanhandleRelief.org only $35,000 and will give three Bay County residents a step forward into normal life. Source

"Our GoSocial service enables dealers to maintain an active social profile without taking their own staff away from their core sales-related responsibilities," said Quinlan. Source

Rapid River Falls Park campground will serve as an area for ORV and ATV riders as it sits near the only legal crossing for four wheelers across US Hwy. 41 between Rapid River and Marquette. Source

Glamping (glamorous camping) isn't anything new—years ago, the Internet caught on to a whole other breed of nature lover, one that enjoyed hiking, rafting, and riding horses, but preferred to tuck into a king-sized bed rather than a sleeping bag. Source