Month: April 2012

(April 30, 2012) -- Most consumer satnavs are unsuitable for large motorhomes and caravans because they do not take into account road widths, bridge heights, weight limits, etc. But that's about to change, reports PocketGPSWorld.com.

(April 30, 2012) -- The second annual Ash Kicker Adventure Run, a fundraising event for the Cowlitz County United Way, will be held May 19 at the Toutle River RV Park in Castle Rock, reports the Longview Daily News.

(April 30, 2012) -- Nearly $40 million worth of projects were permitted in Williams County during the first quarter of 2012, including three RV parks. While the parks will help ease concern about banning RVs from parking within Williston city limits, they won't be ready any time soon, reports the Williston Daily Herald.

(April 30, 2012) -- The Associated Press reports that because of ongoing repairs to the tornado-damaged East Lynn Lake, the opening of the park's campground has been delayed.

(April 30, 2012) -- Television ads, a new website, continued use of social media and personal invitations are among the ways the staff of the new Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel in Mt. Pleasant, the self-described “Family Fun-Cation Destination,” are preparing for a May 21 grand opening, reports Central Michigan Life.

April 30, 2012) -- “We will be showcasing some of the latest RVs just released from the industries finest manufacturers, and it’s a great atmosphere for the first time or experienced RV buyers.” said Thorpe. “We will also introduce ‘eRVin’ at this expo. ‘eRVin’ is one more step in the interactive virtual presentation of product at sky river RV Dublin. These interactive virtual displays get our customers closer to what the RV lifestyle is about before they make their purchase.”  

(April 30, 2012) -- New Camping World of Las Vegas General Manager Chris Hickerson relocated from Phoenix five months ago, venturing into a new market with many opportunities, reports the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

(April 30, 2012) -- Canada's February 2012 gross domestic product (GDP) declined 0.2 percent in the month, following unrevised gains of 0.1 percent and 0.5 percent in January 2012 and December 2011, respectively. Personal consumer expenditure (PCE) in the United States rose 0.3 percent in March 2012, which was modestly softer than the 0.4 percent gain expected. The monthly increase followed upwardly revised gains in February and January of 0.9 percent and 0.5 percent, respectively.

(April 30, 2012) -- “With more and more RVers embracing social media as a means of communication while on the road, we felt it was only fitting to include one of the most popular online social media sites (Facebook) in our efforts to disseminate information to the public. We feel it will be a great asset to new RVers as well as veteran RVers,” said Pedata.

(April 30, 2012) -- Fleetwood RV today announced an exclusive military savings program available through May 31 that offers active duty military members and veterans a manufacturer’s rebate of up to $5,000 on the purchase of an eligible model year 2012 and older new, unused and unregistered Fleetwood or American Coach motorhome.