Month: February 2012

(Feb. 10, 2012) -- Police say three people are dead and two critically injured after a hostage standoff at the Highland Woods RV Park in Deerfield Beach Thursday evening, reports CBS News.

(Feb. 10, 2012) -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced that John Sztykiel, Chief Executive Officer, and Joseph Nowicki, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 27th Annual BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Services Conference. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 8:20 a.m.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- “This report will provide valuable data for many industry segments – helping shed light on current trends and preferences in the marketplace,” said Derzypolski.  “Today’s marketplace requires a smart, deliberate marketing approach. As a marketing communications firm, we conduct this type of survey annually to look for trends and opportunities on behalf of our clients.”

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- Under the terms of this agreement, ARI and Exuma will integrate their products, and Exuma will resell FootSteps Essentials and Professional versions to its current and future customers in the marine and RV Industries.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- With the CheapHeat system, RV owners will have the option of simply flipping a switch to use either electricity or gas as a source to heat their coach with the manufacturer installed central forced air heating system. When the RV is plugged to an OEM recommended shore power source, the owner will be able to use electricity to heat the RV even when outside temperatures are as low a 0 degrees.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- Texasʼ Big Bend National Park was recently designated as an International Dark Sky Park, one of 10 in the world. Big Bend National Park came in at the Gold Tier level, meaning that the skies above the park are free from all but the most minor impacts of light pollution.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The Mobile Outfitters at LCI invented Correct Track to efficiently perform axle alignment service for all conventional spring suspension systems. Correct Track is available to OEM customers for single, tandem and triple axle suspensions. The Mobile Outfitters can weld the Correct Track onto the frame upon fabrication as an added suspension enhancement.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The Toledo Blade reports that the 47th Annual Camp & Travel Family RV Show, Northwest Ohio's largest RV show, will fill Toledo's SeaGate Convention Centre with more than 100 RVs and exhibitors starting tomorrow.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The Charleston Gazette reports that Charleston boat and RV owners showed up at a Municipal Planning Commission meeting yesterday, to fight a bill that is aimed at clarifying the language in the city's zoning ordinance.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- Trailer dealers are asked to take a short five-question survey to assist the association in selecting the format that show participants want to see. "Your input is critical and will take just a minute to complete.  We need to know what topics you want covered," said Ackerman.