Month: January 2012

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- More than 525 dealerships are represented by more than 1,350 dealers and parts professionals -- a 12 percent increase over last year's show. An additional 170 vendors and their staff members are also participating in the show.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- "We believe in business partnerships that create success for all parties involved," said John Spaulding, senior vice president of marketing. "Annually, we recognize those companies that have been the best of a terrific group of supplier partners."

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- A plan to increase manufacturing at MVP RV has been on hold for a year while awaiting approval from Chinese regulators, the Los Angeles Times reported today. Brad Williams, CEO of MVP RV, told the Los Angeles Times that an additional $310 million in funding that Chung had pledged to jump-start production appears to be in jeopardy.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- AllTrails, a user-driven platform that records the best places to hike, climb, camp, mountain bike, run, and participate in other outdoor activities, has announced a partnership with National Geographic aimed at building the most comprehensive online platform for outdoor enthusiasts, reports The Next Web.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- Bumgarner Camping Center last month moved from its location of 25 years in Hudson, N.C., to a larger location along U.S. 321, in Lenoir, N.C.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- The Progressive Insurance Company will host the 45th annual New Jersey RV and Camping Show at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, Jan. 20-22, reports the Times of Trenton.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- As of Thursday, Jan. 12, the Silver City Ranger District has temporarily closed the Iron Creek, Cherry Creek and McMillan campgrounds due to safety concerns associated with extremely icy/snow-packed conditions within the campgrounds. All other campgrounds remain open.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- “Although our community is almost 30 years old, our seven-member board, our management team, and our numerous volunteers continuously strive to improve our grounds and common facilities while maintaining our high standards of excellence. We are honored to be recognized.”

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- Residents at the RV Park of Corpus Christi say flames devoured the trailer of resident Mike Fisher in just a few minutes. Fisher was able to get out, but received burns to at least 30 percent of his body before being rushed to the hospital early Saturday morning, writes KZTV Action 10 News.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- During last Tuesday's regular session, the Marathon City Council unanimously approved a conditional use for a high-end, eight-unit RV park for the owners of the Marathon Marina and Lazy Days South restaurant on 11th Street, reports KeysNet.