Month: May 2012

(May 29, 2012) -- On Friday afternoon, the Lake Country fire department was called to the Holiday Park Resort in Kelowna after a resident's attempt to garden with fire went awry, reports the Kelowna Capital News.

(May 29, 2012) -- Diane Stotts retired and planned to travel in her motorhome with her two dogs and cat. But now her 10-year-old Ford Majestic RV sits parked in an RV park in Springville. Her savings have been depleted and she is unable to pay the $5,000 to repair the engine, reports the Daily Herald.

(May 29, 2012) -- Motorhome City, one of the leading providers of camper van hire opportunities in the UK, is expanding its range of vehicles in response to increased levels of demand this summer.

(May 29, 2012) -- Merkowsky said the RVDA is honored to have the support of their members and business partners in this effort to raise the $25,000.00 for the Kids Cancer Care Foundation. One member, Leslie Pringle of Eagle Lake RV Resort, will be “celebrating” the anniversary by donating her long hair to Hair Angels for Kids, finishing with a complete head shave at the tournament.

(May 29, 2012) -- Consumers were less positive about current business and labor market conditions, and they were more pessimistic about the short-term outlook," said Lynn Franco, director of economic indicators at The Conference Board. "However, consumers were more upbeat about their income prospects, which should help sustain spending. Taken together, the retreat in the Present Situation Index and softening in consumer expectations suggest that the pace of economic growth in the months ahead may moderate.”

(May 28, 2012) -- Gov. Sam Brownback is considering signing a bill that would allow Kansas residents to purchase a $15.50 annual state park pass when they register their vehicles, reports Kansas.com.

(May 28, 2012) -- On Wednesday, pilots with United Airlines sent a public letter out, inviting executives and upper-level company management to tour what they've dubbed the "LAX Ghetto." 89.3 KPCC reports that United didn't show up, but several reporters did.

(May 28, 2012) -- The Associated Press reports that the city of Williston has taken another step toward making living in an RV outside a designated RV park illegal.

(May 28, 2012) -- The summer is off to a sad start for a family who narrowly escaped an RV fire Friday night. Fire officials say a leaking propane tank ignited at the KOA site in Williamsburg, reports WAVY-TV.

(May 28, 2012) -- Campervan Motorhome Club of Australia Tasmanian spokesman Don Mackrill said Sunday that motorhome owners on the mainland are spreading the news that Tasmania should be avoided because of long waiting lists to get back on the Spirit of Tasmania, reports the Tasmania Mercury.