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Ford Motor Co. spent five years and some $3 billion developing a lighter-weight version of its F-150 pickup that burns less fuel. And that’s the problem: Gasoline prices have plummeted 15% in the last four months as it geared up to sell the new model. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the new aluminum-bodied truck […]

On Oct. 3, Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. literally rolled out the red carpet to host the Lance Camper Owners of America (LCOA) for a plant tour and barbecue. Truck Camper Magazine reported that Lance Campers went all-out putting on a full display of 2015 truck campers and travel trailers for the LOA attendees. Sixty Lance Camper rigs and […]

Bill and Kristin Fenech made a personal donation of $5,000 to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center last month, bringing their total lifetime contribution $62,500. The Fenechs have been supporters of the RV Learning Center for a decade. Bill Fenech is co-owner of Grand Design Recreational Vehicles Co. According to a press release, donations to […]

Outdoor recreation leaders report good sales and activities for 2014 and expectations of still stronger activity in 2015, according to a new report from the American Recreation Coalition (ARC), Outdoor Recreation Outlook 2015. The study showed that Americans spend more than $650 billion annually on equipment ranging from skis and tents to RVs and boats, and […]

Founded in 1984, Aqua-Hot revolutionized the RV industry with its line of hydronic heating systems designed for use in motorhomes. According to a press release, the company is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year as it expands into the travel trailer market with a heater that will provide the same luxury benefits motor coach owners have […]

Strong attendance and robust sales activity highlighted the 62nd California RV Show, Oct. 10-19 at the Fairplex in Pomona. RVIA Today Express reported that total attendance at the 10-day retail event was 33,269 attendees, a 15% jump over the 28,894 attendees last year. “The show got off to a strong start during our opening weekend […]

The unemployment rate in Indiana’s Elkhart County’s fell to 4.6% in September, its lowest rate in nearly seven years, state officials announced. The area is home to the RV industry’s manufacturing hub. According to the Elkhart Truth, the county’s jobless rate hasn’t been that low since it registered at 4.5% in October 2007, according to […]

Go RVing will have an interactive exhibit featuring a Forest River Flagstaff travel trailer and a Shasta Airflyte travel trailer at the Country Living Fair taking place in Atlanta’s Stone Mountain Park Oct. 24-26. As reported by RVIA Today, this will be the third Country Living Fair where Go RVing has had a display that offers attendees the opportunity […]

Furniture maker Villa International will open a recreational vehicle furniture factory in Belmont, Miss., with plans to hire 75 employees over five years. The Associated Press reported that the company, based in Cerritos, Calif., will invest $250,000, paying an average annual salary of $35,360. The company makes furniture for more than 30 motorhome makers. Villa will be […]

Towing product supplier CURT Manufacturing has developed OEM compatible fifth-wheel legs made specifically to fit Ford truck beds that contain the towing prep package. With the development of Ford’s , designed to make fifth-wheel and gooseneck installations easier and smoother, CURT  introduced the 16017 fifth-weel wheel legs to accommodate Ford’s recently developed add-on towing prep package. The legs […]