Month: January 2012

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- Myron Bowling Auctioneers, based in Hamilton, Ohio, posted on their website this weekend that they will be handling the auction of Carriage RV's assets by order of a secured creditor. The auction is set for Feb. 9 at 9 a.m. with inspection of materials taking place Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Jan. 3, 2012) --  The first course, held online through Northampton Community College in partnership with the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association, delves into the workings of a typical RV dealership service center and exposes the student to the skills necessary to function within a dealership environment.

(Jan. 3, 2011) -- The Hillbridge Group will represent the Virginia Campground Association in all matters pertaining to legislative and regulatory policies. This new partnership will enable the VCA to build a strong government affairs program that will better position them in the legislative process.

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- "The Quick Disconnect StableLoad is adjustable and puts the overload leaf spring to work much sooner while stabilizing the suspension and the truck's load," Taylor said. "Airbags are not required for use with this suspension upgrade and if you have airbags, this will allow you to lower your airbag pressure, thus preserving your airbags."

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- Wholesale used motorhome prices at the major auctions have dropped $727 dollars (2 percent) on average. But, towables, including travel trailers, fifth wheels, and camping trailers, actually rose a little, up $386, a bit over 4 percent.

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- A trapper will be sited for having his traps too close to the Crazy Creek Campground in Hamilton, after they caught two dogs. But the pet owners may also face charges for removing the traps, reports The Missoulian.

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- During today's meeting, Teton County commissioners were slated to review rules that would allow campground owners to bring controversial recreational park trailers onto their land indefinitely, reports the Jackson Hole News & Guide.

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- Five years ago, Baxter State Park officials accepted the deed to roughly 4,000 acres surrounding Katahdin Lake, but the deal did not include two small parcels that remained in private hands. Now Huber Resources Corp. of Old Town, the owner of the larger of the two parcels, wants to give the land to the park free of charge, reports the Bangor Daily News.

(Jan. 3, 2011) -- The Asset Protection Division of Protective Life Corporation made its annual commitment to the RV Learning Center, bringing its total support to $110,963.

(Jan. 3, 2012) -- A park official said that the body of 24-year-old Benjamin C. Barnes, the man suspected of killing Ranger Margaret Anderson at Mount Rainier National Park, was found face down Monday in the snow near Narada Falls in the park, reports The Press-Enterprise.