Month: February 2012

(Feb. 27, 2012) -- The show, to be held March 15-18 at the Perani Arena & Event Center, will showcase over 90 new recreation vehicles, including folding campers, motor homes, travel trailers and fifth wheel travel trailers, ranging in price from $4,000 to $120,000.

(Feb. 27, 2012) -- The construction will take place on Bear Lake Road from the junction of Trail Ridge Road/Highway 36 to the Park & Ride - Glacier Basin Campground intersection, covering 5.1 miles. The work will be similar in scope and impacts as the first phase of reconstruction on Bear Lake Road which was completed in 2004.

(Feb. 27, 2012) -- Specifically, this year there is the inclusion of a number of new Light Truck tyres for the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Recreational Vehicle (RV) segments. This revision includes “LT” tyres of American origin and “C” (Commercial) tyres of European origin.

(Feb. 27, 2012) -- “With the uncertain economic environment in 2012, we are not assuming significant economic tailwinds. We believe we will have to earn every bit of growth and earnings improvement achieved. We remain positive about TriMas’ ability to outperform the economy, and 2012 will be another year in which we intensify our efforts around growth."

(Feb. 27, 2012) -- TriMas Corporation announced today that it has acquired 70 percent of Arminak & Associates, LLC for $64 million, with $59 million paid in cash at closing. The agreement provides TriMas an option to purchase, and Arminak an option to sell, Arminak's remaining 30 percent interest in the company.

(Feb. 27, 2012) -- Newell Coach Corp. is recalling 210 model year 2004-2010 motor coaches equipped with SE-GI windows. The adhesive bond between the glass portion of the vent panel and hinge may degrade, and the panel may detach and fall from the vehicle.

(Feb. 27, 2012) -- Winnebago Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Winnebago and Itasca motorhomes built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The 'prndl' cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column.

(Feb. 27, 2012) -- Navistar Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Beaver, certain model year 2009-2011 Monaco, and certain model year 2009-2011 Holiday Rambler RVs equipped with Iota ITS-50R 50 amp automatic transfer switches. The transfer switch bus bar and/or electrical connections may be inadequate to handle the electrical load.

(Feb. 27, 2012) -- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 165 model year 2010 Windsport and Hurricane motorhomes. On these vehicles, the exhaust system is close to the vehicle's storage compartment. Heat can build up in this area, and heat buildup could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury or death.

(Feb. 27, 2012) -- The Maine Good Sam Club has launched its second RV Samaritan Quilt Raffle to benefit the Maine Children's Cancer Program, the group announced today. The sewing Good Sam Family members requested specially acquired fabric with RVs in the pattern. Each applied there own creative 'quilting magic' to make a unique square to build this years RV Samaritan quilt.