Month: March 2019

Many RVers rely on a gas-powered generator, while a few depend on natural gas generators. However, there are a number of benefits to switching to solar energy instead. In fact, you may want to supplement your generator with solar panels for many of the same reasons. But let’s look at the 7 benefits of rv solar energy power. Source

The guests today are Kathleen Walsh and Bob Gillcash with Advanced Outdoor Solutions. The company provides a myriad of services to help campgrounds utilize technology to become more efficient. The firm can also assist in the development or expansion of campgrounds as well as the day-to-day management of those facilities. They describe the features of the company’s Mosaic reservation system that enables campgrounds to manage reservations as efficiently as it manages social media and digital marketing – all from the same platform. Source

Nestled along the spectacular Deschutes River, Tumalo State Park offers a wilderness experience just a hop, skip and jump from the buzzing city of Bend, Oregon. This quaint campground is so secluded that all you’ll experience in the evenings is the distant call of coyotes, the scent of juniper and pine, and a spectacular celestial show. Source

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park will unveil its restored diorama at 2 p.m. March 16 as park interpreters kick off a week-long schedule of activities, programs and events for spring break. Source

After a renewal of the contract between the city and Escape Lodging to manage the city-owned RV Park, on Wednesday, March 6, members of the City Council met with representatives of the lodging company for a look back and update of the RV Park and how it went from a potential cult site to a thriving visitor destination. Source

Occupational Health and Safety has order a stop-use order for the equipment involved until it is repaired, and a stop-work order for all powered mobile equipment until Grove RV and Leisure Inc. proves the equipment was being used as it was designed to be. Source

Columbus-based Cummins has announced a partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The five-year collaboration will feature an increased presence for Cummins at the famed oval track, including a pre-race parade lap at this year's Indianapolis 500 featuring all five of Cummins' historic race cars together for the first time. Source

Forest River plant 59 on CR 15 was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon. Employees reported hearing explosions as they evacuated. Source

Most people think of the Ford Ranger as that old, small, white truck that service industries used for a fleet vehicle. The cable guys truck. The pest control guy. Your local plumber. The Ranger was everywhere you looked from it’s debut in 1987 until production stopped in 2011. The truck was small, practical and inexpensive. Source

Kenyon International announces its new grill line, featuring IntelliKEN TouchTM, a seamless touch control system with twice the number of heat settings and a built-in kitchen timer for added precision. Source