Month: June 2012

(June 6, 2012) -- Production is being ramped up to accommodate a production increase in the Sunset Trail and Sunset Trail Reserve lines, CrossRoads announced today. Effective June 4, the Light Weight Division has shifted regional responsibilities and added Darren Williams as the Midwest regional sales manager.

(June 6, 2012) -- A bylaw passed last fall and being enforced this spring means any RV or fifth wheel parked on city streets for more than 48 hours is subject to a fine of $100, the Daily Herald Tribune reported. The bylaw also restricts an RV to park only on the property directly in front of one’s home, rather than in front of an adjacent lot or home.

(June 6, 2012) -- People on their annual summer camping trips, can now get away from it all and still stay connected with free Wi-Fi in Missouri state park campgrounds. Eleven state parks campgrounds currently offer free wireless Internet access for guests and visitors and the service will be added to more campgrounds throughout the summer.

(June 6, 2012) -- The concept of the i-Go Lite fifth wheel and travel trailer series is to provide economy conscious camping families the opportunity to own a lightweight, quality-built EverGreen at a more affordable price. To this end, the i-Go is crafted with the same aluminum-framed, vacuum-laminated processes and 100-point quality control systems as all EverGreen products. There are two new floorplan models to choose from -- both with deep slideouts.

(June 6, 2012) -- According to Patricia Turley, a visual information specialist with the National Park Service, the goals of the policy are two-fold. First to reduce the amount of solid waste and litter generated within the park and, second, to educate people about a simple, money saving change they can make to reduce litter, plastics in the waste stream, waste management costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

(June 6, 2012) -- “We were very pleased when Transwest decided they were interested in additional product lines,” said Draheim. “They have an amazing facility and a strong history of serving their customers. We are proud to have them represent both Fleetwood and American Coach products, particularly the new Excursion.”

(June 6, 2012) -- Wang's van was turned into a motorhome with a bed, television, air-conditioner, refrigerator, gas stove, bath and mahjong table. The total area of the RV is around 20 square meters, the paper noted, and it is powered by a generator and battery that can be used for up to five days. But, local officials won't allow the modified vehicle on the road, China Daily reported.

(June 6, 2012) -- "We saw this as a great way to promote not only our fabulous state parks, but also the RV lifestyle," Mike Regan, president of Crestview RV, told RV Daily Report. "Hundreds of thousands of people will interact with this mobile display this summer. I can't think of a better way to promote the camping lifestyle while encouraging people to get out and enjoy their state parks."

(June 6, 2012) -- "All these new and innovative products are available now to Canadian dealers," said Alain Généreux, with Le Centre Campo/AGRV Products. "The products offer very good margins for dealer who can sell them for the same price consumers pay in the USA."

(June 6, 2012) -- The owners of a Kashaskia River Marina and Campground claim they were attacked by a group of drunken campers after the owners had attempted to kick them off their property in May 2010, the Madison and St. Clair Record reported. The 10-count complaint seeks more than $500,000 in damages, acording to the Record.