Month: May 2012

(May 7, 2012) -- "State and local agencies commonly refer to these guidelines when updating or establishing their specific regulations. If these guidelines are adopted, we have no idea how state regulators would interpret or implement these recommendations," said Sipe. "Would they only ban new development? Would they ban expansion by existing parks? Would they ban any changes or upgrades of existing sites? Would they mandate closure of existing parks in a flood plain?"

(May 7, 2012) -- "It is truly a privilege to provide Vets Roll with my personal motorhome for use as a command center to assist with organizing their trip to Washington D.C.," said Matt Miller, president of Newmar Corporation. "Honoring these veterans of our great nation, who have served as far back as World War II, on their trip to our nation’s capital is tremendous. I'm glad to be a part of this event in some small way."

(May 7, 2012) -- Patch.com reports that the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation Hope Bus will be at Centerville Bank in Coventry today, May 7, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

(May 7, 2012) -- A ground squirrel trapped during routine monitoring at the Cedar Grove Campground on Palomar Mountain has tested positive for plague, County vector control officials announced Thursday.

(May 7, 2012) -- “ERVIN allows the customer to interact with a touch screen monitor and ask questions. They receive specific information on the RV they are interested in. eRVin shows the customer’s specifications, floor plans, video and other information to further educate the buyer," said Thorpe. "When it comes to towable product eRVin takes the guess work out of what the customer can tow."

(May 7, 2012) -- "Texas is doing better than everybody else," Rogers said, citing KOA statistics, which showed Texas parks experiencing a 4.7 percent increase in camper nights and a 1.3 percent increase in revenue in 2011, compared to the previous year. The only other area in the country to experience overall increases in business in the KOA system last year was New England, which saw a 2.7 percent increase in camper nights and a 4.8 percent increase in revenue.

(May 7, 2012) -- The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) began its three-day Spring convention and tradeshow Sunday with good news for the association's members: TACO is growing, having added 24 more parks as members so far this year, and the association is continuing to strengthen its government affairs and marketing programs.

(May 7, 2012) -- Jayco, Inc. is recalling 66 model year 2012 Jay Flight Bungalow travel trailers. The load range and the cold tire inflation pressure on these trailers are incorrectly identified. Relying on the misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation, which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

(May 7, 2012) -- Airstream, Inc. is recalling 12 model year 2012-2013 International Eddie Bauer travel trailers. The Part 567 Certification Labels on the vehicles contain incorrect tire and rim size information. Incorrect tire and tire pressure information on the label could lead to the installation of a tire with the wrong load rating and insufficient tire pressure.

(May 7, 2012) -- Crossroads RV is recalling 24 model year 2012 Elevation RVs. The onboard, auxiliary fuel storage tank is installed too high, which does not permit the tank to be filled properly. As a result, fuel may come back out of the fuel filler neck and spill.