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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen may struggle later this week to convince financial markets she can steer a divided U.S. central bank to raise interest rates at least once in 2016 after it started the year with four hikes on its radar. TRUNEWS reported that Yellen will deliver the keynote speech at a global central […]

First introduced in 1990, the Mountain Aire by Newmar Corp. includes several new features and enhancements for the 2017 model year. The luxury Class A diesel motorhome now includes six floorplan options, including the 4525, an all-new two-bunk, two-full-bath layout that includes a full-wall slide. To view the video click here or scroll to the right […]

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Northgate Resorts, which acquired the Guadalupe River RV Resort in Kerrville, Texas, late last year, is transforming the facility into a Jellystone Park. A private company that owns and operates seven other Jellystone Parks across the country, Northgate is highly regarded for the quality of its RV resorts, according to statement from the company. […]

Hughes Autoformer has developed a new RV power solution that offers full surge protection along with low voltage boosting. The product, which also features a full panel show of shore power diagnostics, generates 2,400 joules of surge protection in the 30-amp model, and 4,800 joules in the 50-amp unit. According to a press release, RVs are getting […]

Elections for the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) board of directors will continue through Aug. 31 with members casting ballots online to select eight representatives from a field of 13 candidates. According to a press release, RVIA is reminding official representatives of member companies to cast their online vote. Candidates include: • Two manufacturer seats are […]

Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) and K.Z. Inc. announced today (Aug. 23) that Ground Control TT, Lippert’s industry-first automatic leveling system for travel trailers, will be featured on the builder’s 2017 Spree travel trailer line. K-Z Product Manager Brent Froman noted “Our Spree customers are looking for more convenience features usually found in higher-end fifth-wheels. We’re […]

Protective Life Corp. has reached an agreement through its wholly owned subsidiary, Protective Life Insurance Co., to acquire the Pompano Beach, Fla.-based USWC Holding Company and its affiliated operating subsidiaries via a stock purchase agreement. According to a statement, the acquisition is subject to receipt of standard regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. […]

Historical flooding in Louisiana earlier this month swept away homes, cars and possessions — but not the positive attitudes of some local RV park owners. Woodall’s Campground Management reported that over a three-day period beginning on Aug. 11, the Baton Rouge area received more than two feet of rain. As rivers rose (the Amite River eventually crested at […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rolled out much stiffer fines for workplace safety violations this month, according to a report by the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA). The new fine structure imposes substantial maximum penalties, which have increased 78% over previous fines. In addition, OSHA will adjust the amounts annually based on the […]

The U.S. economy is close to the Federal Reserve Board’s job and inflation targets, and growth is expected to pick up in the coming months, Stanley Fischer, the central bank’s vice chairman, said Sunday (Aug. 21). USA Today reported that in comments prepared for The Aspen Institute’s “Program on the World Economy,” Fischer said employment has […]