Month: April 2012

(April 12, 2012) -- The excessive amounts of pollution at Hempstead Lake State Park in West Hempstead has inspired a group of local residents to form the non-profit Hempstead Lake State Park Alliance, with the goal of bringing more awareness to the park and its pollution problem, reports Patch.com.

(April 11, 2012) -- The RV Dealers Association Convention/Expo Committee is currently accepting submissions from people interested in presenting a workshop at the 2012 convention/expo which takes place Oct. 1 to 5 in Las Vegas. Submissions are due April 23.

(April 11, 2012) -- The award is a gold ring that's value is ever-increasing -- not because of the price of gold, but because of the finger it fits, said Hepp. "The value of the nominees and their work with and for your association is what makes this award so priceless," she added.

(April 11, 2012) -- CalRVDA was the driving force behind placing the RV industry (dealers and manufacturers) into the state board's jurisdiction.   RV dealers wanted to have their disputes with manufacturers adjudicated at an in-state forum and by knowledgeable staff and law judges instead of hiring attorneys and pursuing their claims in various superior courts throughout California.

(April 11, 2012) -- Ultra-Fab's Ultra Slide-Out Supports features heavy-duty steel construction ensuring durability and performance and helps save wear and tear on slideouts by reducing sag. And it is sag that puts the slide-out mechanism and chassis frame under stress that will eventually send RV owners to the repair shop resulting in a costly repair bill, said Vannauker.

(April 11, 2012) -- Members of the Oklahoma RV Association recently elected marketing and public relations firm RH Power and Associates to perform the executive director duties for the association. The firm will also manage the ORVA website that is currently under construction, maintain the membership, oversee the association's social media programs and alert members to any Oklahoma legislation that could affect RV dealers or the industry.

(April 11, 2012) -- The North American Trailer Dealers Association today released the topics to be discussed at its annual dealer convention and trade show in St. Louis Sept. 6 to 8. NATDA also reported there are 173 free hotel rooms available for dealers who preregister for the convention.

(April 11, 2012) -- "Have you ever seen a client come in to your business and ask if you had a specific year, make and model?  Unfortunately, many of us can remember hearing salespeople reply,  'We don’t have any of those in stock; thanks for stopping by,'" said Sobel. "This is just sad.  Many salespeople don’t even get the client's name and number or even try to offer another product that may work."

(April 11, 2012) -- Detail your GO adventure in this online essay contest for bold and creative outdoor adventure junkies for a chance to go on the adventure of a lifetime. The three best essays win a hooked up gear package from SylvanSport's premier outdoors sports sponsors including Yamaha, Kelty, Keen, Black Diamond, Wenger, Jackson Kayak, Spot, Grand Truck Good and Orbea.

(April 11, 2012) -- Shipping costs are an often-overlooked contributor to rising business expenses, the North American Trailer Dealers Association noted. With annual carrier rate increases, skyrocketing fuel costs, and accessorial charges that may increase 30 percent or more year over year, finding a way to reduce your shipping expenses can make a serious impact on your overall balance sheet.