Month: April 2012

(April 25, 2012) -- Through the first three months of 2012 there have been 73,197 visitors to North Dakota state parks, which is 32 percent higher than the first quarter of 2011. A check of visitation history shows this is the highest first quarter visitation in the state park system since annual visitation started being kept in 1988.

(April 25, 2012) -- Wholesale shipments to retailers of all RVs were reported at 28,100 units in the March 2012 survey of manufacturers conducted by the RV Industry Association.   However, several key segments reported no change over 2011. They included travel trailers, folding campers and Type C motorhomes. Truck campers and Type A motorhomes posted declines last month.

(April 25, 2012) -- The Associated Press writes that a popular campground at Table Rock Lake, located south of Branson, will be closed for the 2012 season because of ongoing construction to repair damage caused by last year's high lake levels.

(April 25, 2012) -- The Great North Caravan & Motorhome Show will once again be held at Catterick Caravans' flagship Leisure World outlet in Richmond, north Yorkshire, Friday, May 4, through Monday, May 7, reports the Caravan Times.

(April 25, 2012) -- Jack Gerber, owner of the one-man company Tiny Trailer, believes happiness on the open road comes in the shape of a teardrop. The former cabinet-maker said his trailers, handmade from the axles up, help satisfy customers' desire to travel in a low-cost, high-style package, writes The Wenatchee World Online.

(April 25, 2012) -- The volunteer leaders of the RV Dealers Association announced today they will host a celebration honoring Mike Molino’s 24 years of service to the association, 16 of which were as RVDA president. The event takes place June 12 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va., starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $100.00 each, and must be reserved before May 21.

(April 25, 2012) -- Prior to joining Sika, Elizabeth Farhat worked for Delphi Corporation for 10 years, and for PPG Chemical in various chemist roles. Project focuses have included electrochemical sensors, solid oxide fuel cells, as well as various gas and particulate sensors. She is also a named contributor on three patents.

(April 25, 2012) -- The South Bend Tribune reports that Elkhart-based manufacturer and distributor Cass Hudson provides material handling equipment, mostly casters, to industrial customers, including RV manufacturers in Elkhart.

(April 25, 2012) -- "The drop in capital goods orders in March was disappointing and will likely raise concerns about the strength of business investment going forward," said Janzen. "With that said, the strengthening in the corresponding shipments measure in March and February following a disappointing drop in January suggests, if anything, some upside risk to our forecast that business capital investment rose at a 3.5 percent rate in the first quarter of 2012 following a 7.5 percent rise in the fourth quarter of 2011.

(April 25, 2012) -- The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District is looking for volunteer campground hosts at the Wilson Reservoir and North Wildhorse campgrounds, both located north of Elko. The BLM will provide training, cost reimbursement, a sheltered RV spot at Wilson with water and rustic accommodations at North Wildhorse.