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The “Global Camping Equipment Market 2016-2020” report says a trend of rising demand for eco-friendly camping equipment will boost market growth as growing awareness about environment preservation is increasing the demand for eco-friendly raw materials in camping equipment, according to an announcement from market-research company ReportsnReports.com. Apart from price, design, and quality, consumers look for […]

The Federal Reserve could still raise interest rates in September but a move at the last meeting of the year is more likely, experts said Friday (Sept. 2) in the wake of the August jobs report. “I think this report keeps the Fed on hold this month, and the reason is that it created no […]

Peru, Ind.-based Riverside Travel Trailers will display two new RPM toy hauler floorplans at the Sept. 19-21 Elkhart County RV Open House. “Our new 32FB RPM is a full-sized, full featured toy hauler with a living room slide and a separate garage area. It is designed for the active camping lifestyle” said Erick Esch, RPM product […]

The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) and General Motors are co-sponsoring a regional educational training event in Elkhart, Ind., on Sept. 29 that will focus on NHTSA regulatory compliance and welding efficiency. According to a press release, the event is open and free for Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and NATM members. Taking place […]

Universal Trailer Corporation (UTC) hosted its annual dealer meeting Aug. 9-11 in Minneapolis, Minn. “The UTC dealer meeting is a unique opportunity for dealers across all our leading brands to come together as one, learning from and connecting with fellow dealers and business leaders,” said Universal Trailer CEO Terry Carlson in a press release. “It’s an […]

On this week’s show Alison Hayes and her daughter, Emory, set out in their first RV adventure in a new Thor Motor Coach Gemini motorhome. Also, Evanne Schmarder gets a new Norcold refrigerator installed in her RV and Jeff Johnston cooks up his favorite white bean, beer and chicken chili. To view the video click […]

EarthCruiser marked its 3rd anniversary Aug. 28th with an event designed to honor the support Bend, Ore., has provided. According to a press release, the celebration saw a great turnout of invited customers, vendors, and business leaders. Held at The Riverhouse on Deschutes, the parking lot was overflowing with client vehicles and the much anticipated new EarthCruiser […]

TopConsumerReviews.com recently gave their highest rating to Good Sam, a provider of Roadside Assistance Plans. According to a press release, roadside assistance plans give drivers peace while traveling. “Good Sam is well-known in the RV community as a trustworthy, affordable company, and their Roadside Assistance plans for all drivers uphold that reputation,” said Brian Dolezal, of TopConsumerReviews.com LLC. “Their […]

Airxcel Inc. announced the acquisition of MCD Innovations, a manufacturer of specialty roller shades for RV and commercial industries, effective Sept. 1. MCD, founded in 2003 in McKinney, Texas, is credited as being the creator of Day/Night roller shades found in many motorhomes, fifth-wheels and travel trailers. MCD will operate as a division of Airxcel […]

Representatives from the Go RVing Coalition last weekend (Aug. 25-28) wrapped up visits to four state fairs where nearly 50,000 potential customers took personal tours of travel trailers and motorhomes. ”This is a continuation of a program to bring RVs to places where people might not expect to see them and to expand the market,” […]