Month: May 2012

(May 2, 2012) -- Although Greg Holman's GMC dealership features one of the biggest outdoor truck displays in the country, the GMC trucks are dwarfed by hundreds of travel trailers scattered around the 32-acre lot, Automotive News reported, noting that Holman sold 1,100 new travel trailers from more than 20 manufacturers, which makes him the No. 2 retailer of towable RVs nationally.

(May 2, 2012) -- Recreational vehicle values continue their seasonal climb, reflecting strong performances at the wholesale auctions by all types of units. Motor Homes came in at an average wholesale price of $42,407, up $750 from last month (1.8 percent), and have increased an average of $4,953 for the year. Towables, including travel trailers, fifth wheels, and camping trailers averaged $10,891, a jump of $816 from last month (8 percent), and are up an average of $1,134 for the year.

(May 2, 2012) -- Crowley RV Center in Bristol, Conn., was recognized by Statistical Surveys as the No. 1 dealer of all motorhomes in the state for 2011, the dealership announced today. Crowley RV was also recognized as a Top 20 selling dealer for Winnebago Industries.

(May 2, 2012) -- According to Statistical Surveys, close to half of the travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes purchased in Vermont last year were sold at Pete's RV's South Burlington, Vt., dealership, the company announced today.

(May 2, 2012) -- "Providing a 10 percent off coupon that is valid at participating RV parks, resorts and campgrounds makes it more affordable for the public to get outdoors. RV parks that honor the 10 percent off coupon are provided with free, contextual advertising on the Pickatrail.com website," said Bennett. "We provide a way for RV parks to advertise their business online for free, and we provide a way for the public to get a discount at these parks without having to pay an expensive RV club membership fee."

(May 2, 2012) -- The Department of Justice will conduct several free webinars that will provide information and technical assistance addressing the accessible pool entry requirements of the revised 2010 ADA Regulations and the 2010 ADA Standards as they relate to existing pools, the agency announced.

(May 2, 2012) -- The Kansas City Star reports that the Kansas Senate has rejected House Bill 2729, which would have allowed residents to buy yearly state park passes with their vehicle registration, but also would have eliminated half-off discounts for seniors and the disabled.

(May 2, 2012) -- The Sunshine Coast Daily reports that a luxury motorhome on display at last weekend's Sunshine Coast Home Show in Kawana was damaged Monday when it rolled from a driveway in Caloundra, and toppled on to its side on top of a fence.

(May 2, 2012) -- "Travelers have become more interested in how their food is produced. They want to meet farmers and processors and talk with them about what goes into food production," said Sipe. "For many people who visit farms, especially children, the visit marks the first time they see the source of their food, be it a dairy cow, an ear of corn growing in a field, or an apple they can pick right off a tree."

(May 2, 2012) -- On April 24, Neil Britton of Widseth Smith Nolting brought the latest in a series of feasibility reports to the Spring Grove Economic Development Authority (EDA). Britton was charged with studying whether or not a campground would be viable on 6.3 acres of EDA-owned land, reports the Spring Grove Herald.