Month: May 2012

(May 21, 2012) -- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling 1,250 model year 2010 through 2012 Allegro motorhomes built on Ford F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis. The gear shift cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column.

(May 21, 2012) -- The Jackson Companies in Myrtle Beach, S.C. has named Ron Welchel human resources director.

(May 18, 2012) -- In its seventh year, the PIE award recognizes those motorhome dealers with the best market share penetration within their basic trade area (BTA), the company noted. Twelve Winnebago and Itasca dealerships were recognized in three market categories from both the East and West regions. 

(May 18, 2012) -- As part of a $600,000 infrastructure investment in Garibaldi Provincial Park by BC Parks, a new 30-site backcountry campground is being built at Elfin Lakes, reports Pique Newsmagazine.

(May 18, 2012) -- The sun has finally arrived, school is almost out, and there are many families starting to enjoy the outdoors on camping trips. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (Washington) has released several fire safety tips designed to help keep campers safe.

(May 18, 2012) -- The Hull Daily Mail writes that to keep your motorhome or caravan from being targeted, it's important to keep your vehicle's security maximized. The online paper offers several tips on how to keep your vehicle secure.

(May 18, 2012) -- On Wednesday, a spokeswoman from Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation confirmed that cleanup was underway at the Eau Claire campground in Kananaskis Country after a December shoot for the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster The Bourne Legacy, reports the Calgary Herald.

(May 18, 2012) -- Campground improvements at several Wyoming State Parks are currently underway and are expected to be completed before Memorial Day. The improvements include level gravel campsite parking pads, new picnic tables, grills, fencing, and several styles of group campsites.

(May 18, 2012) -- Lifestyle Luxury RV announced the appointment of Todd Hahn as regional sales manager for the South/Southeast region. Hahn, a Nappanee, Ind., native, and graduate of Purdue University, brings a wealth of knowledge to the Lifestyle team with 22 years of industry experience and a high level of commitment to excellence, said Bond.

(May 18, 2012) -- Camping World RV dealers earned three Partners in Excellence Awards for top market share in their respective regions, 15 top rank sales awards, and the New Itasca Dealer of the Year Award.  These awards were in addition to the 22 Circle of Excellence Awards announced on Monday.