Month: June 2012

(June 18, 2012) -- In the wake of the Great Recession, Marty Moravec co-owner of Door County Camping Retreat near Egg Harbor, Wis., told the Post Crescent in the past couple of years, he’s seen longer reservations.

(June 18, 2012) -- To accommodate those who are staying closer to home, the New York Centrals Chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association has a number of monthly rallies planned nearby, reports YNN.

(June 15, 2012) -- A team of four individuals has taken ownership of Parliament Motor Coach, the company announced today. Cliff Koschnick is the new owner, and he is joined by Ken Johnson, Sharon Howard and Cyndy Johnson in managing the firm.

(June 15, 2012) -- "Being a member of the RVDA Board of Delegates isn’t just a title -- it’s a responsibility," said Phil Ingrassia, RVDA president. "Every year, the RVDA Nominating Committee reviews the list of state delegates whose terms are about to expire. They evaluate the willingness of the delegate to continue in that role. They evaluate the level of activity and participation that the delegate has displayed over the past two years. Then they either submit the incumbent as the nominee or interview and select another deserving dealer member volunteer to be voted on by the state delegates."

(June 15, 2012) -- People attending the 2012 RV Dealers Association Convention and Expo can save money by taking advantage of the early bird room rate of $99 per night. This rate is good for the nights Sept. 27 through Oct. 6, and is available only until June 15. After today, the room rate becomes $109 per night.

(June 15, 2012) -- MaxxAir’s Facebook site “RV America by MaxxAir,” that enjoys more than 30,000 friends and with a weekly reach of more than 380,000 active RVers, is hosting a contest for the best in-store display using the MaxxAir products that dea sell. Three prizes will be awarded: $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place.

(June 15, 2012) -- The city of Clinton expects to bring in an extra $10,000 a year by increasing the cost of camping in the city’s RV park from $16 to $20, writes the Clinton Herald.

(June 15, 2012) -- This morning, an intoxicated camper at Big Thompson Campground in Larimer County swam to the middle of Carter Lake, endangering his own life. As many as 25 rescuers and firefighters were drawn away from fighting the High Park Fire to rescue him, reports the Denver Post.

(June 15, 2012) -- Traveling duos have embarked on a four-week, cross-country search for the Friendliest, Most Beautiful, Best for Food, Most Patriotic and Most Fun towns in America.

(June 15, 2012) -- Mark Toljagic, writing for the Toronto Star, says that whether you opt for a pop-up tent-trailer, a conventional-hitch trailer or a fifth-wheel trailer, seasoned campers recommend a body-on-frame truck to pull your rig. He recommends four used pickups that get the job done.