Month: December 2011

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- The overall November consumer price index was unchanged in the month following a 0.1 percent drop in October, RBC Economics Research reported today. "Expectations going into the report were for a 0.1 percent gain," said Ferley.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- RVers in the market for a new TOAD vehicle (a second vehicle towed behind a motorhome) should check out the Smart For-Us zero-emission pickup concept, set to debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, reports Examiner.com.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- Gov. Steve Beshear recently announed that 18 Land and Water Conservation Fund project grants have been awarded to improve parks and tourism opportunities across Kentucky, reports the Associated Press.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- Venus Caravans will offer customers a choice between four single axle model layouts that range from 2-berth to 4-berth fixed beds. Weights are estimated to range from under 1200kg to less than 900kg.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- “Traveling by motorhome is a unique way to see a country and our Club members seem to agree - our first Canada tour is already fully booked and the second is filling up quickly!"

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- Radio New Zealand reports that the Department of Conservation is using private security guards to patrol its campsites in Queenstown, part of new, tougher legislation for freedom campers.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- The Herald Sun reports that the boy's parents had stopped their motorhome to change a punctured tire, when the boy, who was using his iPod, stepped out in front of the parked vehicle into the path of the oncoming utility.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- On Tuesday night, Sumter County Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Merritt sustained lacerations and possible ligament damage to his knees after tripping over chairs the fugitive he was chasing apparently threw at him at the Red Barn Campground in Bushnell, reports the Daily Commercial.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- KAIT reports that Mammoth Spring Campground is offering a reward for information regarding the Dec. 9 theft of 15 fire rings.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- Park officials issued letters to about 160 Washington State Parks employees this week, explaining that, because of a budget shortfall, their jobs may be eliminated or reduced, reports OPB News.