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The Cape Hatteras (N.C.) Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) Resort is no stranger to hurricanes, and according to a written announcement from the company, area media have overblown reports of damage to the Outer Banks property from Friday’s (July 4) Hurricane Arthur. “Everything we did at Cape Hatteras after Hurricane Irene in 2011 to combat […]

Canadian Class B builder Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. announced the launch of its first Sprinter-based wide-body motorhome, the Pleasure-Way Plateau-XL. According to a press release, the Pleasure-Way Plateau-XL motorhome is built on the Mercedes-Benz dual rear wheel cab chassis and features the first non-slideout Sprinter to feature a queen-sized Murphy bed. “Our design team developed an open concept […]

Pennsylvania’s just finished budget calls for raising almost $100 million by expanding leases for gas development in state forests — even though leases the state has already issued are far from tapped out. The Cumberland Times-News reported that environmental groups complain that Gov. Tom Corbett’s plan to open thousands more acres of state forest to […]

Thor Industries Inc. announced the appointment of specialty vehicle industry veteran Wilson R. Jones to serve on its board as a Class A Director, effective Aug. 1. According to a news release, the addition brings the total size of Thor’s board to nine members. “We are pleased to welcome Wilson Jones to our board of directors and […]

Middlebury, Ind.-based EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC announced the appointment of John Cunningham as the regional sales manager for the Bay Hill and Tesla fifth-wheel brands. According to a press release, Cunningham will be responsible for building the EverGreen fifth-wheel dealer network in the Eastern U.S. as well as maintaining current dealer relations in his territory. Cunningham’s resume […]

Ford sold the first 490 2015 Transit commercial vans in June in the U.S. It is a significant milestone for the European full-size van that is being built and sold in North America for the first time. Today, local media get behind the wheel of the new vans for a test drive. The Detroit Free […]

Redwood RV, a manufacturer of high-end residential fifth-wheels, announced the introduction of its new Sequoia line. According to a press release, the Sequoia is positioned as an affordably priced unit in the luxury fifth-wheel sector. The Sequoia extends the company’s current line, which Redwood said has garnered a 43% market share in the $75,000 to $100,000 price […]

Several years ago, a friend told Minneapolis furniture designer Bert Taylor he should look up “teardrop campers” on the Internet. It changed his life. “This was a scale I could work with,” Taylor, 63, said. “These were basically the size of large pieces of furniture.” The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported that today, Taylor and […]

Thor Industries Inc. announced the appointment of specialty vehicle industry veteran Wilson R. Jones to serve on its board as a Class A Director, effective Aug. 1. According to a news release, the addition brings the total size of Thor’s board to nine members. “We are pleased to welcome Wilson Jones to our board of directors and […]

RV dealerships interested in learning more about how to increase revenue by at least 25% within one year may register now for RV Camping Connects free training, “Four Proven Marketing Systems Every RV Dealerships Must Optimize.” To register for the free webinar, click here. The webinar takes place July 9 from 11 a.m. to noon PDT, during […]