Month: November 2011

(Nov. 23, 2011) -- The Glenwood Springs Post Independent reports that the U.S. Forest Service has proposed rebuilding virtually all of Avalanche Campground south of Carbondale, where most of the campsites were closed this year out of fear of falling trees.

(Nov. 23, 2011) -- In an effort to further increase momentum, Thor Motor Coach will showcase the all new Class B+ Citation 27SB, Challenger 37DT, and the Tuscany 45LT. These new floorplans have an abundance of upgrades demonstrating the significant push of product development being undertaken at Thor Motor Coach, the company announced in a press release.

(Nov. 23, 2011) -- “When looking at the current trend in toy haulers, most companies are building units that are higher-priced with heavier GVWR’s," said Jones. "That means that most manufacturers are only competing for shelf space in the higher price points. Torque offers a completely new approach, specializing in lightweight, inexpensive toy haulers.”

(Nov. 22, 2011) -- An official said Monday that San Benito may consider repealing a $10 water surcharge on unoccupied RV park spaces and apartments that has outraged Winter Texans, reports the Brownsville Herald.

(Nov. 22, 2011) -- RVIA’s 2012 Annual Meeting will take place March 4 -7 at Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, Calif. Attendees will have numerous opportunities to learn about the association, attend educational seminars, and interact with business colleagues.

(Nov. 22, 2011) -- RVIA is offering an expanded seminar schedule at the National RV Trade Show that features business experts providing valuable information on how to boost business and increase profits in a challenging marketplace.

(Nov. 22, 2011) -- Steve Keblesh, owner of Summersville Lake campground in Mt. Nebo, was considered nuts for wanting to build a lighthouse on his property. But after college students and engineering professionals took over the project, that's no longer the case, reports the Daily Mail.

(Nov. 22, 2011) -- Residents Toni and Joe Kruithoff said being able to store their 31-foot-long RV on their property is one of the reasons they moved to Ligonier. They, along with three other RV owners, spoke at the borough planning commission meeting Monday night, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) 2012 Annual Meeting will take place March 4-7 at Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, Calif. According to a press release, Annual Meeting attendees will have numerous opportunities to learn about the association, attend educational seminars and interact with business colleagues. The RVIA Executive Committee and [...]

(Nov. 22, 2011) -- A Murrieta motorhome owner went to a storage lot with some friends to prepare his RV for a Thanksgiving trip to the desert, but instead, he watched it burn, reports Patch.com.