Month: December 2011

(Dec. 5, 2011) -- The Crowley Political Report says it was difficult to take Herman Cain, who has suspended his presidential campaign, seriously. The report suggests Cain acted more like a retiree wanting to hit the road in an RV than a presidential candidate.

(Dec. 5, 2011) -- Toy donations have started a little early for Forest River RV. The company says employees pitched in $17,800 worth of toys this year for the Toys for Tots program, reports WNDU-TV.

(Dec. 5, 2011) -- A former RV shop manager is moving her women’s designer resale clothing business from Springfield to Eugene, reports KEZI TV.

(Dec. 5, 2011) -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has several holiday gift-giving ideas that are perfect for those who want to conserve and protect Pennsylvania's natural resources.

(Dec. 5, 2011) -- The highest honors, called the “Park of the Year” awards, sponsored by Good Sam, were given to campgrounds, RV parks and resorts based on several criteria, including customer service, employee training, operational excellence, national directory ratings and community service.

(Dec. 5, 2011) -- Four-four campgrounds, RV parks and resorts earned all around “A” grades in the fourth annual consumer satisfaction survey of campgrounds, RV parks and resorts. More than 30,000 consumers submitted online reviews of campgrounds, RV parks and resorts across the United States.

(Dec. 5, 2011) -- "Spontaneity is a great attribute found amongst many RV owners. Recreational vehicles cater to those who long for travel and wish to make it a part of their normal lives rather than a rare deviation from the everyday."

(Dec. 5, 2011) -- Wholesale used motorhome prices have declined an average of $3,698 this month, down to $38,575, which is off nearly 9 percent from last month. Towables, including travel trailers, fifth wheels, and camping trailers, declined a more modest $481, to $9,403, which works out to an almost 5 percent decline.

(Dec. 5, 2011) -- "The readings for November’s ISM manufacturing and non-manufacturing reports indicate that the US economy is continuing to expand during the fourth quarter of 2011," said Jeffries. "Furthermore, the increases in new orders for both measures provide support to the hope that the growth momentum can be sustained in the coming months.

(Dec. 5, 2011) -- The RV Industry Association today released its final attendance numbers for the 49th Annual National RV Trade Show. With 8,159 people participating in the show, attendance was down 6.2 percent off the 2010 total of 8,696 people.